Outbreak Status Update
Chatham-Kent Public Health notified Fairfield Park on Saturday January 25, 2021 that two of our residents have tested positive for COVID-19. On Sunday we were notified of a third resident testing positive for COVID-19. We are working closely with Public Health to ensure we are following all isolation and infection prevention and control measures. The... Learn More
Outbreak Update- January 11, 2021
As you may have heard, a case of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been identified in one staff member of our home. Rest assured that we have taken swift action to halt the spread of the virus through vigorous infection management practices and procedures. We are working in close partnership with our public health unit... Learn More
COVID-19 Vaccine Update
Please be advised that we are currently waiting to hear from Public Health on how the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccine will occur for our staff and residents. We understand that it is coming and we will update you as soon as we have more information. Please ensure you are consistently checking your email... Learn More
January 2021 Newsletter
JANUARY 2021 NEWSLETTER Happy New Year! From all of the staff and residents at Fairfield Park, we hope you had a wonderful holiday season and we wish you the best in 2021! We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our dedicated family members, volunteers and community groups that supported our residents... Learn More
Outbreak Update
We are pleased to let everyone know that our COVID-19 outbreak has been declared over, effective today!! Although we are very excited about this news, we know COVID-19 remains a significant risk in our community and the province is locking down many regions in Ontario, including Chatham-Kent, to minimize further spread. We ask that everyone... Learn More
Outbreak Update
Notice to Residents and Families December 17, 2020 Dear Residents and Family Members, As you may have heard, a case of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been identified in one staff member of our home. Rest assured that we have taken swift action to halt the spread of the virus through vigorous infection management practices... Learn More
Reminders
Just a reminder to families that window visits can still occur but the window must stay shut at all times. These visits do need to be booked which can be done through our website or by calling the Activation Department daily from 8am-4pm. Due to the change in our weather, we are no longer doing... Learn More
December Newsletter 2020
This year’s Christmas Party looks a little different than Normal, but we are excited to be having a Christmas Party for our residents only on December 17th. We will be sharing treats, Christmas music and cheer. Our volunteers have generously donated gifts for all of the residents this year. We will have a traditional... Learn More
Visiting Policy Update
Effective immediately, the Ministry of Long-Term Care has introduced a new visiting policy for Long Term Care Homes that is intended to supplement Directive #3. This policy introduces 5 levels of screening & surveillance testing protocols that must be implemented to prevent, protect, restrict, control or lock down the spread of COVID-19. At present, Chatham-Kent’s... Learn More
Infection Control Reminders
Now that our Essential Caregiver program is well underway and family members continue to be orientated to the new protocols we would like to send a reminder to all families, visitors and essential caregivers. It is imperative that all people who enter the home follow the infection control guidelines put in place. This includes staff,... Learn More