Five employees have tested positive since the outbreak was identified Oct. 31, according to the hospital. They live in three communities in two counties and have been removed from work, the hospital stated. Staff and patients who may have had close, prolonged contact have been or will be contacted and advised to get tested if necessary, the hospital said.
The hospital has not linked the outbreak to a particular unit.
Marlette Regional said it will continue contact tracing, along with infection control practices, visitor restrictions, and the staff and visitor health screenings that have been in place throughout the pandemic.
The hospital said it also routinely tests staff who work in its nursing home and the residents there.
More articles on workforce:
Which states saw unemployment rise, fall last month?
Wisconsin hospitals scramble to fill staffing void amid COVID-19 surge: 5 things to know
79% of nurses say healthcare workers lack enough information on COVID-19 vaccines
Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit
