Outbreaks & Visiting Guidelines

​​​​​​​​​​​Out​bre​aks 

Public Health has declared a Gastroenteritis Outbreak on unit 4 East at Riverview Gardens.

Additional Guidelines - Unit 4 East Only:

• Please postpone non-essential visits.
• Please do not visit more than one resident at a time.
• Hand hygiene is critical before entering and when leaving the unit.
• Activities will continue on this unit for non-ill residents.
• Residents on this unit cannot attend activities on other units.
• Residents residing on other units cannot attend activities on this unit.​

As a general reminder, please do not visit Riverview Gardens if you are sick and practice good hand hygiene if you are visiting.

COVID-19 Guidelines

On-Site Rapid Testing

• Rapid Antigen Testing on-site is not required upon entry. 
  

Passive Screening

• Self-monitoring and following signage posted at the entrance are mandatory – do not come into the building if you are sick.
  

Vaccines

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccine is not required upon entry. 
  

Resident Absences

• There are no COVID-19 guidelines regarding resident absences -  outbreak guidelines regarding absences may be made by the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit.
  
• Please notify a unit staff member that a resident is leaving the unit.
  

Indoor Visits

• The visitor log book must be signed upon entering and exiting the building for both COVID-19 contact tracing purposes in the event of an outbreak, and to know who is in the building in the event of an emergency.
  

• Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to be worn when visiting a resident in isolation- we will continue to follow any direction provided by the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit.
  

Masking

• Effective March 4, 2024, there are no masking requirements.
  
• Masks are located in the Robertson Ave and King Street entrances if you so choose to wear one in the building.
  
• Masks continue to be required when designated as necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for rooms/ units that are in isolation or in outbreak status.
  
• Chatham-Kent Public Health may provide direction for masks to be worn during high periods of risk in the community. 
  

Please Note:

• We are requesting proper hand hygiene when in the building. 
  
• Items for residents must be delivered directly to the resident. 
  
• Guidelines are subject to change.
  

Riverview Gardens Visitor Policy​

Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Policies

Confirming an Outbreak

Emergency Roles

Outbreak Plan

​IPAC Emergency Disaster Contacts 

For more information or questions about our services call 519-352-4823 or email us at ckseniors@chatham-kent.ca.