Langley Lodge COVID-19 Updates
September 17, 2020
RE: Report on the COVID-19 Outbreak in Langley Lodge a LTC Care Home
The report was written by the CEO of Langley Lodge to document the story and experience of a COVID-19 outbreak in Langley Lodge, a historical development in the organization’s 45 year history serving seniors in the South Fraser region.
The intent of the report is to share our experience with other operators to inform planning for further outbreaks, and for a potential 2nd wave in the fall. The intent of the report was not to shift blame or responsibility to other partners for events that unfolded during our outbreak. It does highlight discovery of unanticipated impacts of COVID-19 in a long term care home, and those discoveries led to responsive actions in a massive, coordinated effort to contain the spread of the virus.
As Dr. Bonnie Henry mentions frequently, we are in this together, we are learning, and we are adapting as we move through this pandemic. Certainly there were challenges and frustrations, yet there was resolution of the outbreak. This should create hope for other long term care operators.
Langley Lodge is appreciative of the support from Fraser Health during our outbreak. The infection prevention and control specialists, added staffing support and overall pandemic coordination was necessary and the significant resources lead to a resolution of the outbreak.
Additional Resources:
Interim guidelines to visitation:
http://www.bccdc.ca/Health-Info-Site/Documents/COVID19_LongTermCareAssistedLiving.pdf
Fraser Health News:
Debra Hauptman, RPN, MBA Dr. Mitchell Fagan, MD., Ph.D. M.C.F.P.
Chief Executive Officer Medical Director
For additional information:
As always, please contact us directly:
Director of Care: Lisa Samms-Maxwell at 604-532-4212
CEO: Debra Hauptman at 604-532-4216
Please be patient. We will respond within 1-2 day to all inquiries.
On-Going Updates
07/03/2020 3:24PM
Outbreak officially declared over.
06/30/20 4:26PM
Update on visitation safety plan.
06/26/20 4:55PM
Update on previously recovered resident, activities in COVID, and visitation.
06/22/20 4:09PM
No change reported, update on Step Down Plan provided, and schedule giving for receptionist breaks for dropping off deliveries.
06/15/20 5:09PM
No change reported, frequency of updates changed due to stable cases, our “step down plan” and a huge thank you to our community.
6/12/20 4:32PM
No change reported.
06/05/20 4:56PM
Updated COVID status and highlighting point about population here.
06/03/20 4:18PM
Updated COVID status.
06/01/20 4:14PM
Updated COVID status, virtual visits and discussion on complex health conditions of residents.
05/29/20 7:57PM
Updated COVID status and information on full residents and staff swabs.
05/28/20 4:21PM
Updated regarding Director of Pandemic Response appointment.
05/27/20 4:51PM
Updated COVID status, limited Virtual Visits offered again, and discussion on the health condition of our residents
05/25/20 4:32PM
Updated COVID status, shared a letter from a family member and showed the outbreak procedures that are being undertaken.
05/22/20 5:32PM
Updated COVID status and reinforce caution being taken.
05/21/20 5:45PM
Updated COVID status and information regarding our 6th floor.
05/20/20 5:20PM
All cases are posted, including recovered, deaths, new cases and staff cases. A full synopsis of our current situation is explained.
05/19/20 5:45PM
Update on decline of cases and transparency on actual COVID-19 numbers.
05/15/20 5:05PM
Revised information posted for general public with update on outbreak status.
05/06/20 1:31PM
Revised letter from CEO and discussion on the proactive swabbing of all residents.
05/01/20 3:46PM
Revised letter from CEO and news from BC Care Providers.
04/24/20 2:43PM
Revised letter from CEO, visitation guidelines, Mothers Day mention and our Community/Staff appreciation video link.
04/17/20 3:35PM
Revised letter from CEO and list of donations received.
04/14/20 10:12AM
Added letter from CEO, including mentions of Easter Bonnet Parade, Family Gifts and Virtual Visits.
04/01/20 1:59PM
You’ve likely heard the news that a staff member here has a positive test for COVID-19. This staff member is self-isolating at home. We are actively working with Fraser Health and all primary family contacts have been notified by telephone and email of this development. We are taking all necessary precautions to protect our residents and staff. Everyone is doing well and we continue daily health monitoring of everyone.
We would like to thank everyone for their messages of support and thank you for sending flowers and treats for the residents and staff.
03/27/20 2:11PM
-Message to Families added
-Birthday party details added
-Virtual Visits update
03/20/20 3:31PM
We are still in our current state of essential visiting only (compassionate/palliative) and continue to be proactive in the prevention of COVID-19.
– All residents are healthy and doing well. We have no illnesses to report.
– We are continuing to monitor all residents’ health status and are screening staff daily when they arrive to work.
– We are fully staffed throughout the week and Leadership will be here on the weekend.
– Our Activity staff are assigned to specific home areas and are leading regular activities everyday. Some activities include bingo, music, baking bread, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and much more.
– Some families have delivered flowers or gifts to their loved ones. You are always welcome to bring items to the Lodge and we will deliver them to your loved one. If you are bringing in food, we ask that the food is commercially prepared, no homemade food at this time.
Virtual Visits (Live Video Chats):
Virtual Visits, will be coordinated and scheduled. We will set up a mobile laptop or iPad to connect you to your loved one. You can use your personal device, such as an iPhone, iPad, Android phone or laptop to be able to join the live video chat.
03/16/20 1:58PM
Effective immediately and directed by the provincial Medical Health Officer:
Essential Visits Only Until Further Notice
Essential Visits will be permitted for only:
1. Compassionate / Palliative reasons
2. Family or significant other for compassionate / palliative reasons
Nurses will keep families informed of any changes in resident’s health status as per usual.
03/13/20 4:49PM
We ask that families limit the number of visitors to 1-2 family members, and to please reduce the amount of time spent visiting. In addition, we ask that no pets be brought to the Lodge at this time. Doors will be secured at 4pm daily.
03/11/20 5:02PM
Content has been updated in the prevention plan, along with additional resource links and contact information.
03/09/20 4:30PM
Visiting hours are being limited to 1-4pm due to screening requirements of each visitor. It is encouraged that anyone wishing to communicate with a resident outside of these hours, calls to setup a video conference by Skype with their loved one.