Peace Portal Seniors Village – UPDATE – Thursday October 1, 2020
Hello Friends and Family of Peace Portal Seniors Village Residents;
As we have advised you previously, Peace Portal Seniors Village has four confirmed positive Covid 19 test results. One is for a staff member, and three for residents.
All staff have been swabbed and we are waiting for a few final results.
All three residents have been moved to one area of the building away from other residents and there is a dedicated care giver for them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week who will not work with other negative residents.
The infected staff member is currently home, in self-isolation and recovering.
We understand this news creates concerns, and we share these concerns. Caring for our Community is our top priority. As well, we are doing our best to keep the spirits of our residents up because when they are happy, we are happy…
At present, we are continuing to work with Fraser Heath Authority to establish contact tracing, and particularly to establish what level of contact, if any, may have occurred between the four individuals as well as fellow staff members and residents.
All residents of our Peace Portal community have been placed in isolation in their respective rooms where they receive meals by tray service, and are monitored closely. Staff have also been grouped into cohorts working on a specific floor, and not facility-wide.
Until further notice, the dining room is closed, family visitations are cancelled and all group activities are paused.
Communication
As is our protocol, in the event of any positive test, we will continue to provide families with a daily email update. Should the condition of any specific resident change, their family will be notified immediately.
To inquire about facetime/skype or phone calls, please contact: Sandra Kaethlerskaethler@retirementconcepts.com.
Protocols
BC’s Medical Health Officer has been notified, and the Peace Portal Seniors Village is following protocols established by Fraser Health Authority, the Office of the Provincial Health Officer and the BC Center for Disease Control.
We will continue to act upon the latest advice of BC’s Health Ministry and will adapt our operations as necessary and recommended.
The outbreak period is being re-evaluated on a daily basis pending additional results for staff, and as we continue to take active measures against the spread. We will be sure to let families know of a definitive date once Fraser Health informs us of it.
Deliveries
All deliveries will be received at the lobby entrance vestibule. This includes medication deliveries from pharmacies, gifts and mail. All items will be sanitized and delivered directly to the residents’ suite.
Dropping items off
We would ask that families please follow these guidelines to ensure loved ones will receive their deliveries in a timely manner:
Acknowledgements
We wish to thank families and loved ones in advance for their patience and cooperation.
Please join us in extending our sincere appreciation to the Peace Portal Seniors Village Staff, who are dedicated to keeping your loved ones safe and in good spirits.
Thanks again to all of you for your continuing support of Peace Portal Seniors Village.