COVID and Other Outbreak Information

Please check here regularly for information about any outbreaks at Deer Lodge Centre along with what you can expect when visiting.

March 20, 2023 – A COVID Outbreak has been declared on Lodge 7 (Chronic Care)

You can expect the following precautions to be taken on units:

• Visitation will be suspended to COVID outbreak units and may be restricted for outbreaks of other viruses. Exceptions to visitor restrictions will be made for compassionate or end of life care reasons. Check with the Manager of Patient / Resident Care for more information.
• Patients and Residents will be asked to stay in their rooms outside of required treatments and expected to wear their masks as much as possible.
• We continue to use cleaning products known to be effective against this virus and have enhanced the frequency of cleaning on units.
• Staff continue to wear personal protective equipment to protect themselves and prevent spreading the virus.
• Staff will always sanitize their hands on the way in to care for patients/ residents.
• Group activities will be cancelled although one-on-one sessions for occupational therapy, physical therapy, etc. will continue.
• Physical/social distancing, will be maintained in all common areas.

Thank you for your co-operation as we work to protect patients, residents, staff and our community. If you have any questions or concerns, we are here for you.  Please talk to your care team, the Manager of Patient / Resident Care Manager, or call the Client Relations Office at 204-831-2963. We will work to return calls as quickly as we can.

COVID-19 Self Screening – DLC Employees

All employees must self-screen for the COVID virus before entering the workplace.

Any employee experiencing COVID symptoms must:

• Self-Screen for COVID using THIS DOCUMENT
• Self-isolate at home
• Contact their Manager and/ or Scheduling Department

For more information on the COVID-19 Pandemic Response, please click on the link below:

• Shared Health COVID-19 Resources for Health Professionals

Visit the WRHA or Province of Manitoba websites for information and resources related to COVID-19.