Infection Prevention & Control

The goal of our Infection Prevention and Control team is to prevent and control infections among our Residents by educating Residents, families, staff, and volunteers on the principles and techniques of infection control. A mainstay of our infection prevention and control program is reminding visitors to perform hand hygiene when entering and exiting River Park Gardens by using the hand sanitizers provided within the facility, and in each Residents room.

If a Resident has a transmissible infection, our Infection Control Practitioner Nurse (ICP) will work closely with the Care Team. In some cases, signs will be posted on Residents' doors to remind everyone about taking certain precautions. Fact Sheets about various infections are available from the nursing staff. If an outbreak of infectious illness occurs for example, Influenza Families of affected Residents will be notified. You may see special notices posted on your floor or on the doors of some Residents' rooms. Information may also be posted throughout River Park Gardens.

Germs are everywhere and most are spread by hand contact. Whether healthy or ill, at home, in hospital, or in a personal care home, proper hand hygiene is one of the single most important ways to stop the spread of infection. Hand hygiene is important for everyone; you, your loved ones, and the healthcare providers who care for you. It's okay to ask your health care providers and/or your friends and family to clean their hands. While health care providers are aware of the importance of hand hygiene, they will appreciate the reminder, and you will help keep everyone safe and healthy. Health care providers may also ask you if you have performed proper hand hygiene.