The Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home has implemented strict resident precautions due to the presence of several respiratory viruses.
NGH Infection Control Director Mark Jefferson says there are visitor restrictions, although some some exceptions may be made for compassionate reasons on an individual basis.
The Nursing Home began to experience an increase in respiratory illness at the beginning of January.
Staff have been working with the Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit on precautions including; direct communication with family members, resident isolation, increased cleaning, signage, cancelation of group activities and a halt to new admissions and transfers.
Jefferson says they feel it’s in the “best interest of our residents’ health”.
While three variations of the common cold virus have been identified in the Nursing Home, there have been no serious illnesses and no cases of influenza.
Symptomatic residents have been experiencing cough, malaise, stuffy nose, runny nose and mild fever.
In addition to visitor restrictions, the Nursing Home is assessing the outbreak on a daily basis and working on a comprehensive strategy to return to regular activity as soon as possible.
Anyone who is sick is asked to please stay home, since even a relatively healthy person with a mild cough or runny nose could “compromise” the health of a resident.
Family members with any immediate concern about a loved one should call the Nursing Home at 519-426-0130 ext. 6972, 6971.
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