Outbreak declared in cath lab at St. Mary’s General Hospital
Posted Mar 21, 2022 06:25:00 PM.
St. Mary's General Hospital in Kitchener has declared a COVID-19 outbreak in its catheterization lab.
In a news release Monday, the hospital said there are three staff cases associated with the outbreak. No patients have been infected.
The declaration, made in consultation with public health, revealed the start of the outbreak on March 14. It's anticipated they will be able to lift the outbreak by March 24.
Cath lab procedures continue, but the following measures have been put in place:
- Cath Lab staff will undergo rapid antigen testing (RAT) prior to their shifts until March 24th or the outbreak has been declared resolved.
- Point prevalence will be repeated on Cath Lab staff on Monday, March 21st.
- Appropriate PPE will continue to be utilized.
- Staff will remain dedicated to the unit unless staffing becomes critical at which time other options may be considered.
- Enhanced cleaning continues.
- All patients with scheduled appointments for next week, our EMS partners and referring hospitals are being contacted and notified of the outbreak status and the many safety measures in place at St. Mary’s to protect everyone.
It's one of six current COVID-19 outbreaks in Waterloo Region.
