Susan Dionne-Jones, Director of Nursing at The Cedars
With the flu season in full swing, The Cedars residents and staff are well equipped with their vaccinations and the enforcement of a community-wide regime of excellent hygiene through frequent hand washing and good respiratory etiquette. Until the season behind us, The Cedars asks that visitors and staff who are showing any signs of cough, fever or congestion to stay home for 24 to 48 hours after their symptoms have resolved.
To stay ahead of the flu season curve, The Cedars Director of Nursing, Susan Dionne-Jones has been in frequent contact with the Maine Center for Disease Control as well as local hospitals for updates. To protect yourself and others, we recommend:
- Washing your hands often with warm, soapy water
- Keeping your hands away from your face
- When you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth with a tissue or your upper sleeve or elbow
- Do your best to stay at home if you have cough, fever or congestion