COVID-19 Updates
Outbreak Notification
Update: Dec. 2, 2020 1500 hrs
Seven Oaks Hospital is continuing to address an outbreak of COVID-19 linked to 5U 4-7. To date, a total of 5 positive patient cases have been attributed to the outbreak. Sadly, we have been informed that one patient who had tested positive and had been transferred to another facility has subsequently died. On behalf of the staff and physicians at Seven Oaks Hospital, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of this patient and to all patients and families impacted by this outbreak.
Currently, 3 COVID-19 positive patients are being isolated and remain at Seven Oaks Hospital. Other patients who may have had a risk of contact have also been isolated. No staff cases have been identified as associated with this occurrence.
Outbreak protocols have been implemented at the hospital to ensure the ongoing protection of patients, staff and visitors. Anyone potentially exposed are being identified and directed to self-isolate and, if necessary, will be tested as we investigate the origins of the transmission.
To help stop the spread of COVID-19, the following measures have been implemented:
- Suspension of new patient admissions to the unit.
- Restriction of visits to the 5th floor units as per the Provincial Guidelines. We encourage families to continue virtual visits with their loved one.
These measures continue:
- Enhanced environmental cleaning and disinfection of high touch surfaces.
- Ensuring the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment, including donning and doffing of equipment.
- Ensuring physical distancing on units and common areas.
- Promoting proper hand hygiene practices.
Seven Oaks Hospital remains open. Clinics and procedures continue as usual.
We are doing all that we can to contain the transmission of COVID-19. Our efforts continue to keep patients, staff and our community safe.
Regular updates will be provided on this web page as the situation unfolds.
Brenda Badiuk, President and COO, Seven Oaks Hospital
Visitor Restrictions
Effective: Monday November 2, 2020
For the safety of your loved ones and our staff, we are not accepting visitors. As per the Provincial Shared Health Guidelines.
Exceptions will be made in the following cases;
- If a patient’s length of stay reaches 14 days and discharge is unlikely to occur in the next 72 hours. One visitor can be identified by the patient.
- If a patient is in end-of-life care, two visitors can be identified by the patient.
Visiting hours (2-hour maximum visit is recommended)
- Family Medicine (Level 3 ): 11:00 am to 8:30 pm daily (level 5 restricted due to outbreak)
- Rehab Geriatrics (Level 4): 11:30 am to 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm daily
Individuals who are identified by their loved ones as the designated visitor will be contacted by a representative of the facility.
Please contact the Patient Inquiry Line (204) 632-3224 to ensure your name appears on the visitor list prior to arriving at the hospital. This is especially important if travelling in from out of town. It may take 24-48 hours to update the list from the time the patient is admitted. Please arrive early as you may experience a delay in entering the hospital while screeners review the visitor list.
Screening & Mask Requirement
All designated visitors will be;
- Screened upon entering the hospital. Screening questions relate to symptoms, travel and self-isolation or exposure to COVID-19. If the visitor does not meet the screening criteria they will not be allowed to visit.
- Required to clean their hands upon each entry to the hospital and practice physical distancing of 6 ft (2 meters).
- Required to wear their own non-medical mask for the duration of their visit.
These screening and mask guidelines apply to general visitors, designated support persons, tradespeople, vendors, and outpatients attending medical appointments. The hospital is unable to provide a mask except in emergency circumstances.
If you have any questions please contact Patient Relations at PatientRelations@sogh.mb.ca