COVID-19 Updates
Friday, June 19th, 2020
UPDATE #10
Dear Seacliff Manor Resident/Families:
On Friday June 19th, 2020, Public Health declared us OUT of enteric outbreak!!
Visitation Stations indoors will be in effect on Saturday June 20, 2020.
Monday – Sunday 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Visitation Policies are readily available to all residents at reception and families upon entry.
Residents who are leaving for short absences note that reception will be letting you out/in to ensure that temperatures/screening are taken. We will be providing you with education on what to expect out in the community. Please ensure that you are adhering to social distancing, proper hand hygiene and wearing your face coverings. Reminder if returning to the building after hours to ring the doorbell for re-entry.
We have tried to make the best out of a difficult situation. Thank you for being so patient and co-operative. We agree that safety is our priority now and always so please keep in mind the virus is still in the community.
Again this is to ensure your safety and the safety of staff. Please ensure if you are experiencing any symptoms, that you are communicating that with staff. Our protocol and infection control measures will remain intact.
We will get through this together. As always, if you have any questions please feel free to approach any staff. Hope you all have a wonderful Happy Father’s Weekend.
Sincerely,
Kari Sleiman, General Manager
Seacliff Manor Retirement Residence
#seacliffstrong
UPDATE #9
Dear Seacliff Manor Resident/Families:
On Friday June 5th, 2020, Public Health declared us in an enteric outbreak, symptoms consisted of vomiting and diarrhea. This is not COVID-19 related. Due to the Directive #3 under the Health Protection and Promotion Act we cannot be allowing indoor visitors/short absences until the outbreak has been rescinded. Currently there are no symptoms. In preparation for when we are cleared to open up to visitors, we are reviewing our policy and will share with you once approved our guidelines for visitation.
The Mandated Guidelines that Seacliff Manor will include:
- Visits to be pre-arranged with reception 24 hours in advance
- 3 Visitation stations Indoors Monday – Sunday from 1pm – 4pm, 1 visitor only, 30 mins only
- 2 Visitation Stations Outdoors Monday – Sunday from 1pm – 4pm, 2 visitors only, 30 mins
- Visitors visiting outdoors must wear a face covering, Visitors visiting indoors must wear a surgical mask – This will be the responsibility of the visitor. Seacliff Manor will not be providing these items. No mask – No entry – No exceptions! Any non-compliance will result in discontinuation of visits.
- All visitors will be screened and must show proof of being tested for COVID-19 within the previous 2 weeks and show a negative result to screener upon entry
- Disinfecting will take place after each visitor, to allow for a clean environment for the next visitor
Again this is to ensure your safety and the safety of staff. Please ensure if you are experiencing any symptoms, that you are communicating that with staff. Our protocol and infection control measures will remain intact. All staff will be tested again for COVID-19 and continue every two weeks as mandated – FUN!
Thank you all for your continued support and cooperation.
We will get through this together. As always, if you have any questions please feel free to approach any staff.
Sincerely,
Kari Sleiman, General Manager
Seacliff Manor Retirement Residence
#seacliffstrong
UPDATE #8
To all Seacliff Manor Residents and Families:
On Friday June 5, 2020, Public Health has declared us in an enteric outbreak, symptoms consist of vomiting and diarrhea. This is not COVID-19 related. Please ensure proper hand hygiene and spatial distancing when inside and in the courtyard. Two residents are affected. If there are no further episodes, we should be out of this outbreak early next week.
Please ensure if you are experiencing any symptoms, that you are communicating that with staff. Our protocol and infection control measures will remain intact.
Thank you all for your continued support and cooperation.
We will get through this together.
Sincerely,
Kari Sleiman, General Manager
Seacliff Manor Retirement Residence
#seacliffstrong
UPDATE #5
To all Seacliff Manor Residents and Families:
On Wednesday April 29, 2020, the Erie Shores Health Centre along with the local EMS conducted COVID swabbing for all the residents and 23 staff. I am pleased to announce that all results came back negative!! We are all striving to continue to keep you all safe and healthy.
With this happy news we will continue with our current practices regarding room service, social distancing, and temperatures along with our current cleaning duties. The mandate is still active regarding leaving the premises and ensuring no visitors.
We will be hosting a clinic for the remaining staff to be tested once we have swabs available.
Thank you all for your continued support and cooperation and have a wonderful Happy Mother’s Day weekend.
We will get through this together.
Sincerely,
Kari Sleiman, General Manager
Seacliff Manor Retirement Residence
#seacliffstrong
April 29, 2020
UPDATE #4
To all Seacliff Manor Residents and Families:
On Wednesday April 29, 2020, Public Health has informed me that they will be on site for swabs to be completed on all staff and residents. This will be mandatory as per the Public Health Unit.
Independent residents will proceed to the Wellness Centre once notified by reception. Staff will be completed in between the double doors at the main entrance. Second Floor residents will be done on the 2nd floor nurses’ station once notified.
I understand that this may be an uncomfortable situation, but we continue to be symptom free and healthy and can only thank you all for your continued support and cooperation.
We will get through this together.
Sincerely,
Kari Sleiman, General Manager
Seacliff Manor Retirement Residence
#seacliffstrong
April 4, 2020
UPDATE #3
To all Seacliff Manor Residents and Families:
We are continually being advised by Public Health regarding best practice guidelines and mandates for LTC homes and Retirement Residences with the COVID-19 Pandemic. During this pandemic, we have been ahead of most other facilities in implementing precautions to protect all our residents and staff. With the onset of 2 confirmed cases at Erie Shores Hospital and total of 92 confirmed cases throughout Windsor/Essex County, we must continue to be diligent in protecting our residents.
After great consideration, we are going to be changing to a meal delivery service directly to residents’ suites. Although we had re-arranged our dining room to align with social distancing, we feel that to protect our residents to the best of our abilities, we need to eliminate communal dining.
Dining is a time in where are our residents come together to strengthen ties and build relationships. Seacliff Manor strives to have, and excels in having, a dining experience that surrounds all of us with good food, conversation and fellowship. We understand the significance of socially isolating during meals and are greatly saddened by having to make this decision. More important to us, however, is our residents' health- and for this reason, this is a necessary decision. This will become effective on Monday April 6, 2020.
We are going to be working on some extra activities, that align with social distancing, to help support our residents during this time. Monitoring will continue with twice daily temperatures taken. Residents are asked to use their emergency assistance pendants and to contact reception with any questions.
Deliveries can still be made in the same manner. Deliveries can be dropped off in the foyer with the resident's name on it and we will ensure it is delivered to their room.
We have to ensure a positive outlook with a team effort and please trust that we will ensure everyone's safety in any way possible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will get through this together.
Sincerely,
Kari Sleiman, General Manager
Seacliff Manor Retirement Residence
March 23, 2020
UPDATE #2
To all Seacliff Manor Residents and Families:
Effective immediately, Seacliff Manor will take all reasonable steps to follow the required precautions and procedures outlined in the Chief Medical Officer’s directives for Long-Term Care Homes in Ontario dated March 23, 2020 and approved by Ontario Retirement Communities Association and Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority:
- Residents at Seacliff Manor are strongly encouraged for their safety to no longer leave for short-stay absences to visit family and friends. Residents may go outside of the home but should remain on the home’s property and maintain a distance of a minimum of two meters from other people at all times.
- Only essential visitors will be allowed at Seacliff Manor. Essential visitors are defined as those who have a resident who is very ill or requires end-of-life care. These visitors must continue to be actively screened into these settings and are to be denied entry if they fail the screening.
For additional information, please see the New Directive from Chief Medical Officer of Health and Recap Of COVID-19 Requirements.
March 16, 2020
UPDATE #1
To all Seacliff Manor Residents and Families:
Seacliff Manor is committed to doing everything we can to protect the health and safety of our residents, their families and friends, and our employees, volunteers, suppliers and service providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
With recent events related to COVID-19, Seacliff Manor is taking additional actions to prevent the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) into our retirement residence. First and foremost, we must continue to remain calm and remember that prevention remains our best strategy.
Visitation is limited to “Essential Visitors” at Long Term Care Homes and Retirement Residences across Canada as indicated by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
In order to ensure a safe and secure environment for residents, we will only allow essential visitors until further notice. We will reevaluate this measure in the coming weeks and ensure consistency with guidance on enhanced public health measures. We identify essential visitors as those who have a resident who is dying or very ill in a live-in treatment setting. These visitors must continue to be actively screened. Those who fail the screening will not be permitted to enter.
No other visitors will be permitted to enter our retirement residence. Instead, we ask you to keep in touch with loved ones by phone or other technologies, as available. Active Screening will take place at a single entrance point for essential visitors and staff. We regret the inconvenience this may cause for you, your family members and friends; however, we must do everything we can to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to our residents and the people who provide care to them. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Sincerely,
Kari Sleiman
General ManagerSeacliff Manor
March 16, 2020
To all Seacliff Manor Residents and Families:
Seacliff Manor is committed to doing everything we can to protect the health and safety of our residents, their families and friends, and our employees, volunteers, suppliers and service providers during the COVID19 pandemic.
With recent events related to COVID-19, Seacliff Manor is taking additional actions to prevent the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) into our retirement residence. First and foremost, we must continue to remain calm and remember that prevention remains our best strategy.
Visitation is limited to “Essential Visitors” at Long Term Care Homes and Retirement Residences across Canada as indicated by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
In order to ensure a safe and secure environment for residents, we will only allow essential visitors until further notice. We will reevaluate this measure in the coming weeks and ensure consistency with guidance on enhanced public health measures. We identify essential visitors as those who have a resident who is dying or very ill in a live-in treatment setting. These visitors must continue to be actively screened. Those who fail the screening will not be permitted to enter.
No other visitors will be permitted to enter our retirement residence. Instead, we ask you to keep in touch with loved ones by phone or other technologies, as available. Active Screening will take place at a single entrance point for essential visitors and staff. We regret the inconvenience this may cause for you, your family members and friends; however, we must do everything we can to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to our residents and the people who provide care to them. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Sincerely,
Kari Sleiman
General Manager
Seacliff Manor