
THE ALLEN GRAY
CONTINUING CARE CENTRE
5005 - 28 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T6L 7G1

Allen Gray Continuing Care Centre
COVID-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPDATES
Current Site Status
March 20,2022
We are on “Confirmed Covid-19 Outbreak” as of March 20, 2022
Further to the communication sent you on March, we have total of three staff members (2 staff recovered already) tested positive for covid-19 (may have been acquired from the community) and one resident ( recovered already) during this outbreak.
With the lifting of restrictions in Alberta on March 1- please remember this does not change in Continuing Care sites.
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
We understand the importance of visitation to maintain resident’s physical, mental and emotional well being.
Since we are still in this pandemic and the community numbers are high, In-person visitation is currently restricted to the Fully Vaccinated Designated Support Persons (DSPs) only.
All visiting is restricted to in-room only. Visitors are strongly encourage to bring a KN95 or N95 mask when visiting (unfortunately, we are unable to supply them). If you are not able to bring one, we will provide you with a Level 3 surgical mask and face shield, if you are not fully vaccinated.
Visitors must provide proof of full immunization, must not have had close contact with a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 case in the last 14 days, and must not have returned from out of country in the last 14 days.
COVID-19 LATEST NEWS AND FAQS
AGCCC EDUCATION
BOOKLET FOR DESIGNATED AND SUPPORT PERSONS
This is a Guide Book for AGCCC Resident's Designated and Support Persons regarding important details they must be aware of must be aware of prior to their visit inside our facility.

COVID-19 Outbreak Updates for Residents/Clients and Families:
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Letter to Allen Gray Residents and Families (April 14,2022)
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Letter to Allen Gray Residents and Families (March 20,2022)
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Letter to Allen Gray Residents and Families (March 4,2022)
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Letter to Allen Gray Residents and Families (February 16,2022)
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Letter to Allen Gray Residents and Families (February 3,2022)
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Letter to Allen Gray Residents and Families (January 26,2022)
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Letter to Allen Gray Residents and Families (January 14,2022)
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Letter to Allen Gray Residents and Families (January 10,2022)
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Letter to Allen Gray Residents and Families (January 5,2022)
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Letter to Allen Gray Residents and Families (December 31, 2021)
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Letter to Allen Gray Residents and Families (December 22, 2021)
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Letter to Allen Gray Residents and Families (November 22, 2021)
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Letter to Allen Gray Residents and Families (October 26, 2021)
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Letter to Allen Gray Residents and Families (October 1, 2021)
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Information for Staff about Rapid Covid Screening for Asymptomatic Staff Working in a Long Term Care (LTC) or Designated Supportive Living (DSL) Sites
The Alberta Health Minister requires LTC and DSL sites who are not currently on outbreak with COVID-19 to offer weekly staff screening for COVID-19 on site. If the rate of infection in your area is high (i.e. over 5% community infection rate), this screening will be available twice a week.
This screening test for COVID-19 is for staff with no signs of illness. The intent is to detect COVID-19 sooner, and to hopefully limit spread of this infection. The screening is not mandatory, but all staff members are asked to join in to help protect themselves, their residents and co-workers.
The Rapid COVID-19 screening is done by placing a small swab in each side of your nose. After this, the swab will be mixed with a solution and the screen is finished. Obtaining the results takes about 15 minutes. Your site manager or contact will be able to tell you more about the process for your site.
If your screen is positive, you will need to return home immediately and self-isolate. Not all positive results mean that you have COVID-19. You will also need to get a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) lab test to confirm the result. You can complete the online assessment on the AHS website at ahs.ca/covid. On the online assessment, you will need to say that you are an asymptomatic health care worker, who has received a positive rapid screen result. The online assessment will tell you where to go to be tested. Please follow the instructions provided on the website and by the Assessment Center related to isolation and self-care. You will be asked to give consent for positive results on the rapid screening test to be shared with AHS and compared to the PCR result to determine if you have COVID-19.
If you have tested positive in the past for COVID-19 and have returned to work, you are still able to do this screening along with the rest of the staff. The screen should not be positive in this case. You can get screened even if you have been advised not to retest within 90 days. Advice not to retest applies to the PCR lab tests but not to the rapid screens. If your rapid test is positive, you will receive information on next steps.
If your rapid screen is negative, remember to continue to use all current COVID-19 safety precautions including appropriate PPE, monitor for symptoms twice daily, and maintain physical distancing practices like you do now.
You should not come to work to be screened when you are sick. If you have any symptoms you should not come to work and should follow the usual processes at your site
How We Keep Everyone Safe in Our Facility
![]() Visitor LockdownAll Visitations are Limited and Pre-Arranged | ![]() Pre-Screening StationAll Incoming Individuals like Staff and Visitors are required to undergo a Two Step Pre-Screening Process before facility access. |
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![]() Screening TeamThere are trained Screening Staff Stationed at the Main Floor Daily to monitor and ensure proper COVID-19 Safety and Infection Prevention Protocols are in place | ![]() Contactless DeliveryA Drop off and Pickup Station is installed to limit contact during delivery and drop-off of items from outside the facility |
![]() High Level Facility CleaningThe Allen Gray has dedicated and hardworking housekeeping department and staff working round to clock to ensure and maintain High Level facility cleaning. | ![]() Social and Physical DistancingThe Facility has implemented Social and Physical distancing protocols and installed strategic demarkation lines all throughout the facility. |
![]() Social and Physical DistancingOur AGCCC Staff are very responsible in making sure that we practice Social and Physical Distancing | ![]() Outdoor VisitationTo promote quality living for our residents even during a pandemic we are balancing their need for social interaction to mitigate social isolation and loneliness but still maintain a high level of safety for their health so we have implemented Limted and Pre- arranged Outdoor Visits. |
![]() Patio VisitsWe have strategically placed our Visitation Area in the Outdoor Patio to promote a Safe Environment as at the same time giving our residents a bit of sunshine happiness!!! | ![]() Hand HygieneHand Hygiene is implemented all throughout the facility especially in High Touch Areas. |
Covid-19 Guidelines and Resources
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