COVID-19 Staff Bulletin - Oct. 29, 2020

Oct 29, 2020 / 4:54pm PDT

"We remind everyone that a province-wide order is now in place, limiting the number of people who can visit in our homes. That means no Halloween parties this weekend." - Dr. Bonnie Henry

Please note: Numbers are updated at approximately 5 p.m. each day.

		New Cases	Today's Total Cases	Cumulative Total
BC	Total	234	2,344	14,109 (11,448 recovered)
	Hospitalized		86	984
	ICU Patients		24
	Deaths	1		262
VCH/PHC	Hospitalized	2	45	338
	ICU Patients		12	129
	On Ventilator		5	70
	Discharged	5	5	256
	Deaths (hospital/ICU)			40
SPH	Hospitalized		18
	ICU Patients		8
	On Ventilator		4
	Discharged (within the last 24 hours)
	Deaths
MSJ	Hospitalized		0
	Discharged		0

Situation Update

There were 234 cases reported today for a total of 14,109 cases in the province. This includes four epi-linked cases. 11,448 people have now recovered.
By health authority region: VCH – 4,588; Fraser Health – 8,036; Island Health - 256, Interior Health - 734, Northern Health - 406 and 89 people who generally reside outside Canada.
There are 2,344 active cases. 86 are hospitalized, with 24 in critical care/ICU.
There has been one new death, for a total of 262 COVID-related deaths in BC.
There have been five new health-care facility outbreaks: The Gateway Assisted Living for Seniors, Mayfair Terrace Retirement Residence, Lakeview Care Centre, Louis Brier Home and Hospital, and Yaletown House. The outbreak at Zion Park Manor has been declared over.
In total, 25 long-term care or assisted-living facilities and one acute-care facilities have active outbreaks.
There are no new community outbreaks to report.
Read today’s statement here.
For the latest COVID numbers across the province, please see the BCCDC dashboard.

PHC COVID UPDATE

Oct 29, 2020 / 4:54pm PDT

Submitted by Dr. Janet Kow, Interim Vice President, Pandemic Response

At Providence, staff have experienced and managed five outbreaks in our facilities. We have learned, adapted and stepped up our efforts to keep patients and residents safe.

ST. PAUL’S LAB HAS PERFORMED 100,000 COVID-19 TESTS

Oct 29, 2020 / 4:54pm PDT

The lab at St. Paul’s Hospital marked a milestone moment this week.

MISSION: FORWARD STRATEGIC PLAN - YEAR 2 IS LAUNCHED

Oct 29, 2020 / 4:54pm PDT

Message from Fiona Dalton, Chief Executive Officer, PHC

Last year we launched Providence’s “Mission: Forward” Strategic Plan (2019-2026). This plan was developed through extensive engagement with staff, medical staff and researchers (40% of Providence’s people contributed in some way), and it describes what we want to achieve by 2026. But then COVID happened!

ASK US: PANDEMIC RESPONSE TEAM

Oct 29, 2020 / 4:54pm PDT

We invite all Staff and Physicians who have questions about COVID-19 to participate in a COVID-19 response initiative called “Ask Us about COVID-19”.

DID YOU MISS THE PHC ALL-STAFF TOWN HALL ON OCTOBER 26? WATCH THE RECORDING

Oct 29, 2020 / 4:54pm PDT

On Monday, October 26, PHC held an all-staff virtual Town Hall. Catch up here, if you missed it.

RAPID ACCESS TO COVID-19 TESTING FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS

Oct 29, 2020 / 4:54pm PDT

Starting today, rapid access to COVID-19 testing is available for health-care workers.

FACES OF THE FRONT LINES: CELEBRATING RESPIRATORY THERAPY WEEK

Oct 29, 2020 / 4:54pm PDT

Meet Manveer Uppal, a Respiratory Therapist at St. Paul’s Hospital.

NEW RESEARCH HOPES TO IMPROVE COVID-19 NASAL SWAB TEST

Oct 29, 2020 / 4:54pm PDT

A nasal test for COVID-19 takes just a few seconds, but getting a long swab stuck up the nose isn’t an experience many people would describe as pleasant.

Nov 2, 2020 / 1:37pm PST

SPIRITUAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK: MEET NICU, SPIRITUAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER

REMINDER: CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN SAFELY THIS WEEKEND

Oct 29, 2020 / 4:54pm PDT

Some tips on sticking to the treats - not tricks - this Halloween.

GET YOUR FLU IMMUNIZATION TODAY AT ONE OF OUR FLU CLINICS

Oct 29, 2020 / 4:54pm PDT

As we make our way into flu season, getting your flu shot is especially important in the light of the current COVID-19 pandemic.

FREE PERSON AND FAMILY-CENTRED CARE WORKSHOP

Oct 29, 2020 / 4:54pm PDT

A free learning opportunity, facilitated by the Centre for Collaboration, Motivation and Innovation (CCMI) is coming this fall and is available to everyone at Providence.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS ON SUNDAY, NOV. 1

Oct 29, 2020 / 4:54pm PDT

It’s that time again to reset our clocks!

REMINDER: PHC COVID-19 TRIALS SURVEY INVITATION

Oct 29, 2020 / 4:54pm PDT

If you lead, work on, or provide support for COVID-19 clinical trials at Providence Health Care (PHC) you are invited to take part in a survey.

STAFF WELLNESS AND SUPPORT

Oct 29, 2020 / 4:54pm PDT

The Wellness & Support Team encourages you to reach out for help when you need it. You’re there for them. We’re there for you.

REMINDER: Please direct all media inquiries to Providence’s Communications & Public Relations team.

Elaine Yong, Senior Communication Specialist, Media Relations
Email: eyong@providencehealth.bc.ca

After-hours media line: (604) 312-3547

Questions or Concerns?
If you have questions or concerns, please email COVID-19@providencehealth.bc.ca.

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Information and resource links:
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