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Windsor Regional Hospital COVID-19 Daily Update

Last Updated: July 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

WRH COVID-19 ASSESSMENT CENTRE (SINCE MARCH 16, 2020)
Total # seen in the Assessment Centre	13,236
Total # swabbed in the Assessment Centre	12,582

WRH IN-PATIENT COVID-19 CASES
Total # of patients testing positive for COVID-19 while in hospital	107
Current # of in-patients in hospital with confirmed COVID-19	0
Current # of in-patients in hospital with suspected/test pending for COVID-19	59
Total # of patients testing negative for COVID-19 while in hospital	1,966
Total # of patients deceased in hospital from COVID-19	24
Total # of resolved COVID-19 patients in house	3

For the total number of Windsor and Essex County residents/patients testing positive for COVID-19 (which includes hospital(s) patient testing positive for COVID-19) go to Windsor Essex Public Health Information.

	VISITOR RESTRICTIONS ALL patients to have ONE visitor per patient during specified times, with few exceptions. The ONE visitor is to choose ONE block of time to visit with the patient and cannot attend all three times throughout the day. VISITATION TIMES 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (not available in Critical Care) Note: Switchboard will announce overhead when time blocks are over. A maximum of 2 essential visitors may be chosen by the patient to rotate over the patient's stay, however only one of the essential visitors may visit each day and only in one-time slot. LEARN MORE ABOUT SPECIFIC DEPARTMENT EXCEPTIONS DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC EXCEPTIONS:* Emergency Department - 24 hours, 1 visitor per patient - may not enter until the patient is assessed and admitted to the internal department. May not wait in the waiting room. Department will contact when the visitor can enter. Women in Labour and in the Post Partum period - 24 hours, 1 visitor per patient Paediatrics and NICU patients - 24 hours, 2 visitors per patient at a time- only 1 parent may stay overnight in paediatrics A patient who is an extended stay in Critical Care - can access two blocks per day (10:00 am - 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm), 1 visitor at a time (2 in total who can relieve each other) A patient who is palliative care - 24 hours, 1 visitor at a time (2 in total who can relieve each other) Note: 2 visitors can attend together for palliative and emergency end of life situations A patient who is the end of life - 24 hours, 2 visitors at a time Cancer Program - One visitor allowed for in-person physician appointments only. A list of approved visitors will be sent to the Cancer Centre screening desk daily. Mental Health - 1 visitor per patient for 30 minutes between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm. A maximum of 8 visitors will be allowed into 3N and 3S and a maximum of 3 visitors into PICU at a time. Renal Program - 1 visitor per patient during dialysis treatment between 8:30am - 10:00am, 1:30pm - 3:00pm, 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Visitors may not wait with patients in waiting rooms prior to treatment starting. Operating Room - A visitor may accompany the patient for drop off only, MRP will call after surgery to update on the patient's condition. Day Surgery and Cath Lab - A visitor may accompany the patient to drop off only, the department will contact when the patient ready for discharge. Ambulatory Clinic and Diagnostic Imaging appointments - a visitor may only accompany if the patient needs special assistance. VISITORS MAY NOT ATTEND IF THEY: Are less than 18 years of age Are symptomatic Have been outside of Canada in the last 14 days Have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days. The proof will need to be provided of all test results. Have had close contact with a confirmed case or probable case of COVID-19 Have had close contact with a person with an acute respiratory illness who has been Outside of Canada in the 14 days before their symptom onset PATIENT WHO IS COVID POSITIVE/SUSPECTED COVID-19 NO visitors for patients who are COVID-19 positive or suspected COVID-19. READ MORE
	ASSESSMENT CENTRE AT WRH The COVID-19 Assessment Centre at the Windsor Regional Hospital's Ouellette Campus is available to anyone seeking a test. The Assessment Centre is open seven days a week Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm Saturday - Sunday 9 am - 4 pm Also, those who attend the assessment centre can also receive a primary care examination for any symptoms they may be struggling with related or unrelated to issues with COVID-19. LEARN MORE
	PATIENT, VISITOR AND STAFF SCREENING To help expedite the screening process, visitors can print and complete a copy of the visitor or staff screening form prior to arrival. These will also be available at the hospital entrance. Visitor and Patient Screening Form Staff Screening Form Windsor Regional Hospital is limiting entrances and screening all individuals entering the hospital. All staff are encouraged to download the staff screening app to complete the screening form and receive clearance before coming to work. READ MORE & VIEW ACCESS MAPS
	HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL OPTIONS DURING PANDEMIC Visit the Essex County Medical Society website to check the status of local care providers, clinics, and specialists.
	GUIDANCE ON PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & ETHICAL FRAMEWORKS Ontario Health: Reprocessing of N95 Respirators - May 28, 2020 Ontario Health: Reprocessing of N95 Respirators FAQs - May 28, 2020 Ontario Health: Optimizing the Supply of PPE During the COVID-19 Pandemic - May 10, 2020 Ontario Health: PPE Use and Conservation During the COVID-19 Pandemic - May 10, 2020 Ontario Health: PPE Conservation - April 28, 2020 Ontario Health: Optimizing PPE During COVID-19 - April 10, 2020 WRH PPE Memo to All Staff - May 20, 2020 Updated Email from Ontario Health on Reprocessing PPE - April 9, 2020 Wearing a Non-Medical Mask - Directions, and Tips Memo from Ontario Health, Conserving N95 Masks - April 2, 2020 Memo to All Staff N-95 Masks - April 1, 2020 Case Definition - COVID-19 as of May 11, 2020 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use during the COVID-19 Pandemic Frequently Asked Questions for the Chief Medical Officer of Health - March 30, 2020 Update on COVID-19 Preparations: Supplies and Equipment Personal Protective Equipment in Hospitals, Chief Medical Officer of Health - March 30, 2020 Hospital Guidance - March 27, 2020 Priority Setting of Personal Protective Equipment - Provincial/Regional Distribution Priority Setting of Personal Protective Equipment - Within Health Care Institutions and Community Support Services Guidance N95 Beyond Shelf Life Memo: Non-Medical Grade Masks - April 7, 2020
	COVID-19 TESTING GUIDELINES, TREATMENT OF IN-PATIENTS, LTC RESIDENTS AND HEALTHCARE WORKERS Ministry of Long-Term Care: COVID-19 Testing for Long-Term Care Home Staff - May 31, 2020 Ministry of Health: Additional Direction on Testing Strategy - May 24, 2020 Ministry of the Solicitor General: Order in Council Décret, Management of LTC Homes - May 12, 2020 Ministry of Health: COVID-19 Guidance Acute Care - June 5, 2020 Ministry of Health: COVID-19 Reference Document for Symptoms - May 11, 2020 Ministry of Health: COVID-19 Patient Screening Guidance Document - May 17, 2020 Ministry of Health: COVID-19 Quick Reference Public Health Guidance on Testing and Clearance - June 25, 2020 Ministry of Health: Regional COVID-19 LTC Response Structures and Use of PHO IPAC Guidelines - May 1, 2020 Ministry of Health: Transfer of Hospital Patients and Community Clients to LTC Homes - April 29, 2020 COVID-19 New Testing Guidelines (Updated) Public Health Management of cases and contacts of COVID-19 in Ontario
	LTC HOMES AND HOSPITAL STAFF PLACEMENT Directive #3 for Long-Term Care Homes - June 11, 2020 Ministry of Long-Term Care: New Admissions and Readmissions to Long-Term Care Homes - June 11, 2020 Ministry of Long-Term Care: Re-introductions of Visits & Transfer of Hospital - June 11, 2020 Ministry of Long-Term Care: Resuming Visits in Long-Term Care Homes - June 11, 2020 Ministry of Health: HCD Emergency Order Reg. 74/20 Questions and Answers Follow Up, April 30, 2020 Ministry of Health - Regional COVID-19 staffing response in support of Long Term Care Homes, April 26, 2020 Ministry of Health - Emergency Order to support Hospitals in Assisting LTC Response, April 25, 2020 Ontario Executive Council - Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, April 25, 2020 Ministry of Health - Redeployment of Staff into LTC Questions & Answers, April 25, 2020 Ministry of Health - Transfer of Hospital Patients to Retirement Homes, April 23, 2020
	COVID-19 HR RECOMMENDATIONS Ontario Health, COVID-19 HR Recommendations: Hospital Employee Sick Pay - Updated May 29, 2020 Multi-Employer Health Care Workers, Ontario Health - Updated April 24, 2020 Hospital Resources To Assist LTC, Ontario Health Work Refusals Related to COVID-19, Ontario Health
	ST. CLAIR CAMPUS COVID-19 Guidance: Alternate Health Facilities - April 6, 2020 Use of Alternate Health Facilities and Temporary Structures - April 6, 2020

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How has WRH prepared for COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)?

Windsor Regional Hospital continues to monitor developments regarding the Novel Coronavirus outbreak, including staying up to date on the latest guidelines and information from Health Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Health and our local Public Health unit. We remain vigilant in protecting our staff, patients and visitors through rigorous infection and prevention controls, including screening of patients upon arrival for symptoms consistent with COVID-19 and the implementation of visitor restrictions.

What are the symptoms for COVID-19, and what should I do to prevent the spread of illness?

Please see the links below:

Helpful Fact Sheet on COVID-19 - Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
Self Monitoring Guidelines - Public Health Ontario
Ontario Updates - Ministry of Health

When should I seek medical care?

If you are an otherwise healthy individual and are not experiencing any serious symptoms, do NOT come to the hospital emergency department to check whether you have contracted COVID-19. Coming to the ED risks transmitting the virus to others.

Most cases of the coronavirus tend to be mild, contact your primary care provider, medical clinic or the Windsor-Essex Public Health Unit:

Call the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit at 519-258-2146 ext. 1420 within 24 hours of arriving in Canada if you plan on traveling to Windsor and Essex County.
Call the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit at 519-258-2146 ext. 1420 if you are experiencing symptoms of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.
Call Telehealth at 1-866-797-0000 (24 hours, seven days a week).

EMERGENCY WARNING SIGNS IN ADULTS:

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
Sudden dizziness
Confusion Severe or persistent vomiting

You should call your health care provider immediately if you experience these symptoms and you:

are pregnant;
have heart or lung disease;
have any other chronic health problem that requires regular medical attention;
live in a remote or isolated community;
are elderly or frail; or
have an illness or are receiving treatments - for example, for diabetes, cancer, or HIV/AIDS - that might affect your immune system.

What if my child seems very sick?

Call for emergency care or take your child to a doctor right away if your child (of any age) has any of the warning or emergency signs below:

Fast breathing or trouble breathing
Bluish or gray skin color
Not drinking enough fluids (not going to the bathroom or not making as much urine as they normally do)
Severe or persistent vomiting
Not waking up or not interacting
Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
Fever with a rash
Has other conditions (like heart or lung disease, diabetes, or asthma) and develops flu symptoms, including a fever and/or cough.

Do I need to wear a mask?

Surgical masks are provided at all screening desks. Every patient and visitor will be asked to wear a mask upon entry to the hospital.

DAILY UPDATES:

July 2020

July 1, 2020 - Situation Report #158: COVID-19, Ministry of Health

June 2020

June 30, 2020 - Situation Report #157: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 29, 2020 - Situation Report #156: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 28, 2020 - Situation Report #155: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 27, 2020 - Situation Report #154: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 26, 2020 - Situation Report #153: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 25, 2020 - Situation Report #152: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 24, 2020 - Situation Report #151: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 23, 2020 - Situation Report #150: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 22, 2020 - Situation Report #149: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 21, 2020 - Situation Report #148: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 20, 2020 - Situation Report #147: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 19, 2020 - Situation Report #146: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 18, 2020 - Situation Report #145: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 17, 2020 - Situation Report #144: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 16, 2020 - Situation Report #143: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 15, 2020 - Situation Report #142: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 14, 2020 - Situation Report #141: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 13, 2020 - Situation Report #140: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 12, 2020 - Situation Report #139: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 11, 2020 - Situation Report #138: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 10, 2020 - Situation Report #137: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 9, 2020 - Situation Report #136: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 8, 2020 - Situation Report #135: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 7, 2020 - Situation Report #134: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 6, 2020 - Situation Report #133: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 5, 2020 - Situation Report #132: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 4, 2020 - Situation Report #131: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 3, 2020 - Situation Report #130: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 2, 2020 - Situation Report #129: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
June 1, 2020 - Situation Report #128: COVID-19, Ministry of Health

May 2020

May 31, 2020 - Situation Report #127: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 30, 2020 - Situation Report #126: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 29, 2020 - Situation Report #125: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 28, 2020 - Situation Report #124: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 27, 2020 - Situation Report #123: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 26, 2020 - Situation Report #122: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 25, 2020 - Situation Report #121: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 24, 2020 - Situation Report #120: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 24, 2020 - Testing Activity Update, Ontario Health
May 23, 2020 - Situation Report #119: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 22, 2020 - Situation Report #118: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 21, 2020 - Situation Report #117: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 20, 2020 - Situation Report #116: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 19, 2020 - Situation Report #115: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 18, 2020 - Situation Report #114: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 17, 2020 - Situation Report #113: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 16, 2020 - Update #4: Health System COVID-19 Pandemic Response, Ontario Health
May 16, 2020 - Situation Report #112: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 15, 2020 - Situation Report #111: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 14, 2020 - Situation Report #110: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 13, 2020 - Situation Report #109: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 12, 2020 - Situation Report #108: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 11, 2020 - Situation Report #107: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 10, 2020 - Situation Report #106: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 9, 2020 - Situation Report #105: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 8, 2020 - Situation Report #104: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 7, 2020 - Situation Report #103: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 6, 2020 - Situation Report #102: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 5, 2020 - Situation Report #101: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 4, 2020 - Situation Report #100: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 3, 2020 - Situation Report #99: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 2, 2020 - Situation Report #98: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
May 1, 2020 - Situation Report #97: COVID-19, Ministry of Health

April 2020

April 30, 2020 - Situation Report #96: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 29, 2020 - Situation Report #95: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 28, 2020 - Situation Report #94: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 27, 2020 - Situation Report #93: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 27, 2020 - Ontario Hospitals Supporting Long-Term Care, Ontario Health
April 26, 2020 - Situation Report #92: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 25, 2020 - Situation Report #91: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 24, 2020 - Situation Report #90: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 23, 2020 - Situation Report #89: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 22, 2020 - Situation Report #88: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 22, 2020 - Update #2: Health System COVID-19 Pandemic Response, Ontario Health
April 21, 2020 - Situation Report #87: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 20, 2020 - Situation Report #86: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 19, 2020 - Situation Report #85: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 18, 2020 - Situation Report #84: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 17, 2020 - Situation Report #83: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 16, 2020 - Situation Report #82: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 15, 2020 - Situation Report #81: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 14, 2020 - Situation Report #80: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 13, 2020 - Situation Report #79: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 12, 2020 - Situation Report #78: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 11, 2020 - Situation Report #77: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 10, 2020 - Situation Report #76: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 9, 2020 - Situation Report #75: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 8, 2020 - Situation Report #74: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 8, 2020 - Health System COVID-19 Pandemic Response
April 7, 2020 - Situation Report #73: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 6, 2020 - Situation Report #72: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 6, 2020 - Media Release, City of Windsor: Child Care for Emergency Support Workers Update
April 5, 2020 - Situation Report #71: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 4, 2020 - Situation Report #70: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 3, 2020 - Situation Report #69: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 2, 2020 - Situation Report #68: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
April 1, 2020 - Situation Report #67: COVID-19, Ministry of Health

March 2020

March 31, 2020 - Situation Report #66: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 30, 2020 - Situation Report #65: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 29, 2020 - Situation Report #64: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 28, 2020 - Situation Report #63: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 27, 2020 - Situation Report #62: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 26, 2020 - Situation Report #61: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 25, 2020 - Situation Report #60: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 25, 2020 - WRH Memo from the WRH Board of Directors
March 25, 2020 - WRH Memo: Infection Control Concerns Over-Delivered Food
March 24, 2020 - Situation Report #59: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 23, 2020 - Situation Report #58: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 23, 2020 - New Health System COVID-19 Response Structure
March 22, 2020 - Situation Report #57: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 21, 2020 - Situation Report #56: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 20, 2020 - Situation Report #55: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 19, 2020 - Situation Report #54: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 19, 2020 - WRH Memo to Staff, Interim Parking Change Met Shuttle Lot
March 19, 2020 - WRH Memo to Staff, Travel Outside of Canada
March 18, 2020 - Situation Report #53: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 18, 2020 - WRH Memo to Staff, Travel Outside of Canada
March 17, 2020 - Situation Report #52: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 16, 2020 - Situation Report #51: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 16, 2020 - WRH Memo to Staff, Entrances and Screening
March 15, 2020 - Situation Report #50: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 15, 2020 - WRH Memo to Staff, Ouellette Ave. Closure
March 15, 2020 - WRH Memo to Staff, Travel
March 14, 2020 - Situation Report #49: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 13, 2020 - Situation Report #48: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 12, 2020 - Enhanced Public Health Measures for COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 12, 2020 - Situation Report #47: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 11, 2020 - Situation Report #46: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 10, 2020 - Situation Report #45: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 9, 2020 - Situation Report #44: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 8, 2020 - Situation Report #43: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 7, 2020 - Situation Report #42: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 6, 2020 - Situation Report #41: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 5, 2020 - Situation Report #40: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 4, 2020 - Situation Report #39: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 3, 2020 - Situation Report #38: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 2, 2020 - Situation Report #37: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
March 1, 2020 - Situation Report #36: COVID-19, Ministry of Health

February 2020

February 29, 2020 - Situation Report #35: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
February 28, 2020 - Situation Report #34: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
February 27, 2020 - Situation Report #33: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
February 26, 2020 - Situation Report #32: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
February 26, 2020 - WRH IPAC Update
February 25, 2020 - The New England Journal of Medicine Coronavirus Update (Audio Interview)
February 25, 2020 - Situation Report #31: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
February 24, 2020 - Situation Report #30: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
February 23, 2020 - Situation Report #29: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
February 20, 2020 - Situation Report #26: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
February 19, 2020 - Situation Report #25: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
February 18, 2020 - Situation Report #24: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
February 16, 2020 - Situation Report #23: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
February 13, 2020 - Situation Report #20: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
February 12, 2020 - Situation Report #19: COVID-19, Ministry of Health
February 11, 2020 - Situation Report #18: COVID-19 (2019-nCoV), Ministry of Health
February 10, 2020 - Situation Report #17: 2019-nCoV (Novel Coronavirus), Ministry of Health
February 9, 2020 - Situation Report #16: 2019-nCoV (Novel Coronavirus), Ministry of Health
February 8, 2020 - Situation Report #15: 2019-nCoV (Novel Coronavirus), Ministry of Health
February 6, 2020 - Situation Report #13: 2019-nCoV (Novel Coronavirus), Ministry of Health
February 5, 2020 - Situation Report #12: 2019-nCoV (Novel Coronavirus), Ministry of Health
February 4, 2020 - Situation Report #11: 2019-nCoV (Novel Coronavirus), Ministry of Health
February 3, 2020 - Situation Report #10: 2019-nCoV (Novel Coronavirus), Ministry of Health

January 2020

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Information Sheet (available in multiple languages)

Town Hall Meetings

COVID-19 Town Hall Update - March 13, 2020

President and CEO David Musyj and VP Karen Riddell provide an update to WRH staff on the efforts to protect the public, patients, and staff from the potential transmission of COVID-19.

View speaking notes from the event.