恒福护理院疫情管理进展报告 最新消息 人员配备与医护支援 自 1 月 1 日起，所有类别的人员配置均高于基线 (高于长期护理院员工与院友基本人手 比例要求)，包括私人护理、护士(注册护士和注册精神病学护士)、保洁员、膳食管理 及其他人员，以满足当今所有单位的护理需求。院内一直有非常足够的医生驻诊。 如果院友病情发生转变，其家属每日均会收到来自医生的进展报告。所有家庭，无论他们的亲人是否染疫，都至少会收到一次医生打来的电话，告知他们院友的最新情况。 目前有五位会讲粤语的医生在为恒福护理院提供支持，他们能以虚拟方式帮助在场医生与院友家人沟通。 疫苗接种最新进展 自本周日(1月10日)起未来一周内，迄今尚未接种疫苗的恒福护理院院友、员工以及 希望接种疫苗的必要看护人员均可通过士嘉堡健康网络完成疫苗接种。 截至2021年1月7日恒福护理院新冠确诊病例目前院友有23宗活跃病例，没有新增新冠肺炎确诊病例，86位院友已康复，表明他们自新冠确诊 10日后再无新冠肺炎症状。 此外，目前有74名员工康复，40名员工已重返院内工作岗位，更多员工会在未来数日重返工作岗位。现有32名新冠检测结果呈阳性的员工在家自我隔离。 我们悲伤地报告，自昨日起，恒福护理院又增(2)位院友因新冠肺炎而离世。在疫情爆发期间，共有73名院友因新冠离世。 我们谨向因这种毁灭性病毒而痛失亲人和朋友的家庭致以深切的慰问。对于了解并关心这些去世院友的恒福护理院团队而言，他们的离世让大家都十分难过。 新冠疫情在恒福护理院及省内外的护老院爆发，最令人费解的问题之一，就是为什么在院内防疫和疾控水平显著提高并具备高水准临床护理的情形下，院友仍会病逝。 正如北约克全科医院感染预防和控制医学总监 Kevin Katz 医生所述，新冠肺炎的潜伏期 可能长达 14 天。这意味着，即使在最好的情况下，在第一天就完美地采取了更多有效措 施，预计在进一步的有效防控措施实施后近两周内还会出现更多病例。我们知道 12 月的 第三和第四周，在北约克全科医院接管之前，新冠肺炎仍在恒福护理院蔓延。 染疫的自然过程，是患者在最初的 7 到 10 天出现轻度症状。过了这个临界点，一些院友得以康复，而尽管医护人员奋力救治，部分院友还是有出现了并发症，并有人不幸病逝。 与院友的沟通与联系 疫情简讯正被翻译成中文，供有需要的家庭使用。新冠肺炎家庭援助热线，会在 24 小时 内回复电话询问。 院友关顾 — 心理健康支持 疫情爆发期间不安排集体活动，所有活动采取“一对一”的形式 — 所有医护人员每次进 入院友房间时，均有责任照料院友，与他们作伴，包括提供社交互动与情感支持。为支持院友在新冠疫情期间的身心健康与福祉而开展的活动包括:协助院友聆听音乐，为部分院友送来 IPods 多媒体音乐播放器，并进行着色或院友感兴趣的其他娱乐活动。 如需获得更多资讯，请联系:Janine Hopkins 首席联络官 北约克全科医院 Janine.hopkins@nygh.on.ca 416 528-2348
Progress report on the outbreak management at Tendercare The outbreak management at Tendercare Living Centre continues to move in the right direction with the number of new cases slowing and more resolved cases for residents and staff returning to work at Tendercare. What is New Staffing and Medical support Staffing has been above baseline (more than the standard ratio of staff to residents in the home) since January 1 for all categories including PSWs, nursing (RNs and RPNs) housecleaning, dietary and other staff to meet current patient care needs on all units. There continues to be very good physician coverage in the home. Every family member is receiving an update from a physician daily if their condition is changing. All families, whether their loved one has COVID-19 or is well, are receiving at least one update call from a physician. There are currently five physicians supporting the home who are Cantonese-speaking and are available virtually to help the on-site physicians communicate with families. Vaccination update Starting this Sunday, January 10 and throughout the following week, Tendercare residents, staff who have not been vaccinated to date and essential caregivers who wish to be vaccinated will receive the COVID-19 vaccine through Scarborough Health Network. COVID-19 Cases - as of January 7, 2021 at Tendercare LTC Home Today there are 23 active resident cases in the home. There were no new resident cases and 86 resolved cases today, indicating that it has been 10 days since their lab test confirming COVID-19 and the individual is no longer showing COVID-19 symptoms. Also today, 74 staff also have resolved cases and 40 have returned to work at the home with more returning in the coming days. At this time, 32 staff members have COVID-19 and are isolating. Since yesterday, we are sad to report that two residents have passed away from COVID-19. The total number of individuals who have died from COVID-19 during the outbreak is 73. Our deepest sympathies are with the families and friends of those who have lost their lives to this devastating virus. Their passing is very hard for the team at Tendercare who knew and cared for them. One of the most difficult aspects of the COVID-19 outbreak at Tendercare and in homes across the province and elsewhere is understanding why residents die despite very significant improvements in infection prevention and control practices and high levels of clinical care. As explained by Dr. Kevin Katz, Medical Director for Infection Prevention and Control at North York General Hospital and Medical Director for the Shared Hospital Laboratory, the incubation period for COVID-19 is up to 14 days. That means that even in the best-case scenario where additional effective measures were perfectly put in place on day one, additional cases are expected for nearly two weeks from when these enhanced infection and control measures were put in place. We know that there was widespread transmission still happening at Tendercare during the third and fourth weeks of December just prior to NYGH becoming significantly involved. The natural course of infection is for people to have mild symptoms for the first seven to 10 days. Beyond that point, some residents resolve their infection while others have complications and pass away despite the heroic efforts of health professionals. Communications and Connecting with Residents The Family newsletter is now being translated in Mandarin for families who would benefit from this. All family calls to the COVID-19 Family Support Line are being returned within 24 hours. Resident Care - Mental Health Support During the outbreak, there are no congregate activities and all activities are being provided on a one-on-one basis - all health professionals are responsible for spending time with residents each time they go into their rooms to provide care, including social interaction, and emotional support. Activities provided to support residents’ mental health and wellbeing include assisting residents to listen to music and bringing ipods for some residents, colouring activities and other recreational activities that residents are interested in. For more information contact: Janine Hopkins Chief Communications Officer North York General Hospital Janine.hopkins@nygh.on.ca 416 528-2348 |
