MEMO TO :   ALL RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES OF CHALET MALOUIN INC.                                                                                          February 26, 2025
 
Please be advised we have a number of residents affected with the latest flu viruses.  Although, it is NOT YET considered an outbreak at the Chalet Malouin , we hope that once again, with everyone’s participation, we can avoid any outbreaks at all! 
 
Gastroenteritis (GI) Virus:
  • Gastroenteritis virus is caused by viral or bacterial infections of the bowel. These infections can be caused by viruses such as norovirus, rotavirus or COVID-19, or bacteria such as C. difficile. Symptoms for these infections usually are a sudden onset of nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. The length of the GI virus is dependent on the cause of infection.  The best prevention of these illnesses is to practice proper hand hygiene (using soap and water).
 
Respiratory (RSV) Virus:  
    -    Respiratory illnesses are usually caused by viruses such as influenza A, influenza B, COVID-19, respiratory syncytialvirus (RSV) or common
          cold viruses. Symptoms for these infections can include coughing, fever, sore throat, fatigue, and body aches and pains. The length of time
          that symptoms last depends on the cause of infection. The best prevention of these viruses is to practice
          proper hand hygiene. Respiratory Hygiene also helps prevent spread of germs that make you sick.

How does the Chalet Malouin respond to these illnesses?
Our goal is to prevent further spread of the infection through:
   - Careful monitoring
   - Increased environmental cleaning
   - Educating staff, persons who receive care, as well as friends and family
   - Reducing resident movement within the Chalet facility (Avoiding puzzle rooms, common rooms, dining room)
   - Restricted visitation  
 
 
How can the families help?
-  Call and check on your loved one – do they need anything to help them through the illness?
-  Arrange a Doctors visit if necessary. 
-  Explain to loved ones that proper respiratory hygiene and hand washing is necessary.
-  Ensure loved ones understand the need to stay in their room to avoid spreading their illness to others.
-  Request blander meals from the kitchen and arrange room delivery of meals, if necessary.
   This can be done by calling the kitchen directly at 204.347.5210.
-  If someone is ill, please visit in their room only / Ill residents should remain in their rooms.
-  Assist in additional housekeeping/laundry assistance for their loved ones if it is required outside of their scheduled    
   days (for those who have this service in place).
-  Please do not visit if you are ill - this puts everyone in the facility at risk.
-  Do not visit more than one resident within the facility
-  Please restrict visitation to designated caregivers only.
 
 
Thank you for doing your part in helping the Chalet Malouin avoid any virus outbreaks!
 
Sheryl
Managing Director - Chalet Malouin Inc.  
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​Let's all work together to keep our senior residents and staff safe as possible this flu season! 

Your co-operation is appreciated!