KAWARTHA LAKES-A patient on the Continuing Care Program (CCP1)unit at Ross Memorial Hospital has contracted Coronavirus.
Officials say the patient tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing sudden onset of symptoms of respiratory illness. The patient was first hospitalized for an unrelated health issue in July according to family. The hospital says the patient was sent home and re-admitted in mid-February, developing symptoms earlier this week.
A COVID-19 outbreak is classified as one or more cases and outbreak control measures have been implemented, including:
- Relocating the patient to an isolation room in the hospital’s dedicated COVID-19 unit
- Identifying any potential exposures among patients, staff and physicians
- Increased surveillance and testing of all patients and staff on the unit, and anyone who may have been in close contact with the patient.
- Restricted access to the affected unit
“Due to our increased surveillance measures, our team was able to swiftly identify this patient’s change in condition and complete testing,” says Kelly Isfan, President and CEO. “The hospital will continue to do everything we can to protect our patients and team.”
The hospital says it has has several measures in place, including:
- Continuing to follow public health directives with regard to Personal Protective Equipment
- Restricting visitors and non-essential workers
- Active screening at entrances
- Increased screening and surveillance of all patients
“The hospital is continuing to work closely with the Health Unit to ensure all precautions are put in place to protect the patients and staff of the hospital,” says Dr. Lynn Noseworthy, Medical Officer of Health with the HKPR District Health Unit.
Note:This story has been updated to include the patient was originally admitted to hospital July according to family.
