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38 COVID-19 deaths at Carlingview Manor
Joanne Laucius
Publishing date:
17 hours ago • 3 minute read
Carlingview Manor has seen many deaths among its permanent long-term care residents. JEAN LEVAC / Postmedia
23320 Carling Ave. google map street view
A total of 38 residents have died of COVID-related illness at Carlingview Manor, according to a letter to families.
There have been a total of 137 resident cases since the outbreak began, according to an update from the home’s executive director Matt Carroll.
“Every day, our staff members work tirelessly to fight against this insidious virus,” Carroll wrote.
“We worry endlessly about the health and safety of our residents and of each other. Thank you for the ongoing support we receive from you. It helps to keep our spirits up during this devastating time.”
Carlingview also had two new cases among staff members as of Thursday, bringing the total number of cases among staff to 73. There have been no new cases since then, according to Carroll.
Staff members who have shown symptoms or tested positive have been isolated at home. Of the staff who have tested positive, 11 have recovered and one has returned to work.
Charlie Senack, whose grandmother is a resident on the third floor of the home, said his family has been fortunate that his grandmother’s floor is COVID-free.
He said he has nothing but praise for the nursing staff, who have answered questions from family members and provided updates.
As testing was ramping up, the increasing numbers of positive results have been anxiety-provoking, he said.
“Every time we get an email, it’s upsetting. There are more than 30 families who are grieving,” he said.
Senack said he and his family have relied on information provided by Carlingview, but he has been disappointed that the company that operates the home has also not updated their numbers.
Carlingview is run by Mississauga-based Revera Inc., which operates one of the largest networks of accommodation, care and services for seniors in North America.
In a statement, Revera said Carlingview is receiving assistance from the Queensway Carleton Hospital. A team from the hospital has been deployed to help support the residents and staff at the home including registered nurses, registered practical nurses, patient care aides, an infection prevention and control expert, an occupational health director and a clinical manager.
Carlingview has worked with Ottawa Public Health since the outbreak was declared and is following strict pandemic outbreak protocols and infection control practices, including full PPE for all staff providing care for residents in isolation, said Larry Roberts, Revera’s senior manager of corporate affairs in a statement.
“We are doing enhanced cleaning at Carlingview Manor. High touch surfaces like handrails and doors, and resident rooms, common areas, staff rooms are receiving more frequent cleaning,” he said.
“We have adjusted our mealtime and recreation activities to promote physical distancing. Meals for residents in isolation areas are served meals in their rooms.The other residents are served meals at multiple seatings in dining rooms to maximize physical distancing while allowing the staff to provide supervision and assistance as required for safety.
“Group recreation programs have been replaced by one-on-one activities to maintain social engagement.”
Roberts said Revera is reaching out to families as often as possible with phone calls and emails.
In a letter to residents and family members posted Wednesday, Revera’s chief medical officer, Dr. Rhonda Collins, said Revera examines every outbreak situation carefully, looking to learn from the experience and prevent further spread.
“We talk about what small thing may have made a difference in one home, and how we can apply it to others. It is very serious work, taken very seriously.”
According to Ottawa Public Health, as of Wednesday there were outbreaks in 24 institutions in Ottawa, including hospitals, long-term care homes and retirement homes.
According to the Ontario Ministry of Health, there have been 1,150 resident deaths in the province’s long-term care homes.
ottawacitizen.com
Joanne Laucius
Publishing date:
17 hours ago • 3 minute read
Carlingview Manor has seen many deaths among its permanent long-term care residents. JEAN LEVAC / Postmedia
23320 Carling Ave. google map street view
A total of 38 residents have died of COVID-related illness at Carlingview Manor, according to a letter to families.
There have been a total of 137 resident cases since the outbreak began, according to an update from the home’s executive director Matt Carroll.
“Every day, our staff members work tirelessly to fight against this insidious virus,” Carroll wrote.
“We worry endlessly about the health and safety of our residents and of each other. Thank you for the ongoing support we receive from you. It helps to keep our spirits up during this devastating time.”
Carlingview also had two new cases among staff members as of Thursday, bringing the total number of cases among staff to 73. There have been no new cases since then, according to Carroll.
Staff members who have shown symptoms or tested positive have been isolated at home. Of the staff who have tested positive, 11 have recovered and one has returned to work.
Charlie Senack, whose grandmother is a resident on the third floor of the home, said his family has been fortunate that his grandmother’s floor is COVID-free.
He said he has nothing but praise for the nursing staff, who have answered questions from family members and provided updates.
As testing was ramping up, the increasing numbers of positive results have been anxiety-provoking, he said.
“Every time we get an email, it’s upsetting. There are more than 30 families who are grieving,” he said.
Senack said he and his family have relied on information provided by Carlingview, but he has been disappointed that the company that operates the home has also not updated their numbers.
Carlingview is run by Mississauga-based Revera Inc., which operates one of the largest networks of accommodation, care and services for seniors in North America.
In a statement, Revera said Carlingview is receiving assistance from the Queensway Carleton Hospital. A team from the hospital has been deployed to help support the residents and staff at the home including registered nurses, registered practical nurses, patient care aides, an infection prevention and control expert, an occupational health director and a clinical manager.
Carlingview has worked with Ottawa Public Health since the outbreak was declared and is following strict pandemic outbreak protocols and infection control practices, including full PPE for all staff providing care for residents in isolation, said Larry Roberts, Revera’s senior manager of corporate affairs in a statement.
“We are doing enhanced cleaning at Carlingview Manor. High touch surfaces like handrails and doors, and resident rooms, common areas, staff rooms are receiving more frequent cleaning,” he said.
“We have adjusted our mealtime and recreation activities to promote physical distancing. Meals for residents in isolation areas are served meals in their rooms.The other residents are served meals at multiple seatings in dining rooms to maximize physical distancing while allowing the staff to provide supervision and assistance as required for safety.
“Group recreation programs have been replaced by one-on-one activities to maintain social engagement.”
Roberts said Revera is reaching out to families as often as possible with phone calls and emails.
In a letter to residents and family members posted Wednesday, Revera’s chief medical officer, Dr. Rhonda Collins, said Revera examines every outbreak situation carefully, looking to learn from the experience and prevent further spread.
“We talk about what small thing may have made a difference in one home, and how we can apply it to others. It is very serious work, taken very seriously.”
According to Ottawa Public Health, as of Wednesday there were outbreaks in 24 institutions in Ottawa, including hospitals, long-term care homes and retirement homes.
According to the Ontario Ministry of Health, there have been 1,150 resident deaths in the province’s long-term care homes.
38 COVID-19 deaths at Carlingview Manor
A total of 38 residents have died of COVID-related illness at Carlingview Manor, according to a letter to families.
