MEMO - Respiratory Outbreak at Highland Wood Over
Dear Community,
On March 2, 2025, the Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough (HKNP) Health Unit (formerly the Haliburton Pine Ridge District Health Unit) declared Highland Wood Long Term Care Home to be in a Respiratory Outbreak.
We are pleased to announce that thanks to the Highland Wood team, on March 12, 2025, the Health Unit has deemed the outbreak over.
Visitors are encouraged to wash their hands frequently using the alcohol hand rub supplied through-out the home.
Visitors with respiratory symptoms should postpone their visit for at least 5 days after the onset of symptoms.
As always please don’t hesitate to call the nursing team anytime for an update on your loved one, Nurses station 705-457-1392 extension 2284.
Should you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Michelle Douglas, Administrator/Director of Care (x2286) or Katelyn Amodeo, ADOC/IPAC Lead (x2275) any time.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Burns West
Chief Nursing Executive, HHHS
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Please reach out to Chief Communications Officer, Lauren Ernst, any time at lernst@hhhs.ca
