Infection Prevention and Control at Yee Hong
Yee Hong relies on the best scientific evidence to keep our teams and our seniors safe and healthy. Yee Hong is vigilant in our surveillance of infections when they occur in our Centres, and we take comprehensive steps for Infection prevention and control.
Universal Masking at Yee Hong
Our Yee Hong Infection, Prevention, and Control (IPAC) team has been closely monitoring the recent surge in flu cases in hospitals and the higher number of influenza outbreaks in long-term care homes this year compared to previous years.
As such, effective Thursday, January 1, 2026, we will be implementing universal masking throughout all of our facilities, including the lobby and basement areas, rather than limiting mask use to resident units only. The Staff Lounge and Tea Garden are excluded (due to eating).
To protect our residents and staff from spreading and catching the virus, if you have not yet received the flu vaccine, please consider doing so. You may have heard that this year’s vaccine is not the best match with the circulating viruses, however, it does still offer protection against becoming seriously ill.
This precautionary measure of universal masking will be continuously monitored throughout the season, and you will receive updates as they become available.
In addition to masking, please adhere to the following infection prevention and control measures to keep everyone in the home safe by:
- Please consider re-scheduling your visit to our home and community location if you have had close contact with individuals exhibiting respiratory symptoms.
- Self-screen for any flu-like or COVID-19 signs or symptoms (such as fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, etc.) prior to your visit.
- Stay home if you are sick or experiencing any flu-like or COVID-19 symptoms.
- Wash your hands often and thoroughly.
- Stay up to date with your vaccinations.
- Comply with other IPAC measures as instructed by the home or staff during outbreaks.
When taking a resident out on a leave of absence:
- Do NOT bring a resident to your home if someone in the household is sick.
- Remind and assist the resident with cleaning / washing their hands.
If you have any questions, please contact your local Infection Prevention and Control Manager.
Thank you for your full support and compliance as we make this transition!
Building Access During an Outbreak
When a long-term care home is on outbreak, we all have a responsibility to ensure the continued health, safety and care of our residents, caregivers, families, visitors and staff. One of the protective measures we take includes limiting visitor access.
When a home is on outbreak, two essential caregivers per resident will be allowed to visit throughout the entire outbreak duration. This is to limit the risk of transmission and help keep residents safe. End-of-life exemptions will apply. Your loved one’s care team will work with you and your family in these situations.
Important Links
Find out more about infection prevention and control (IPAC) practices to protect yourself and others.
IPAC Manager Contact Information
Yee Hong Centre Scarborough McNicoll
Bonnie Ip
Infection Prevention and Control Manager
Tel: 416-412-4571 ext. 2217
Email: Bonnie.Ip@yeehong.com
Yee Hong Centre Scarborough Finch
Ben Tsz Fung Cheung
Infection Prevention and Control Manager
Tel: 416-412-4571 ext. 5106
Email: Tszfung.Cheung@yeehong.com
Yee Hong Centre Markham
Nancy Chau
Infection Prevention and Control Manager
Tel: 416-412-4571 ext. 3202
Email: Nancy.Chau@yeehong.com
Yee Hong Centre Mississauga
Aaron Wu
Infection Prevention and Control Manager
Tel: 416-412-4571 ext. 4632
Email: Aaron.Wu@yeehong.com