COVID-19

Our dedicated hero’s here at the facility have and continue doing their utmost to ensure we stop the spread of COVID-19 with preemptive and proactive measures. Some of these measures are restricting/limiting entry, monitoring staff and residents for signs and symptoms, continuous training of staff, constant deep cleaning, social distancing, cessation of communal activities, stockpiling essential PPE and equipment. We are in constant communication and collaboration with state and local health officials to ensure all practically appropriate steps are taken to reduce risks. We carefully follow the latest research and guidance coming from CDC, CMS, and State Authorities, strictly adhering to all directions from the entities involved. Rest assured, we have plenty of support at all levels, and despite the PPE shortage around the country, we have the needed supplies. We understand that other family members are concerned and would like more information, however, HIPAA privacy laws prohibit us from sharing certain information without the consent of the resident or their representative, so please assist us with informing anyone else who may be concerned. We will continue to update our website with any notifications to ensure our message is clear and consistent. In the unfortunate event that we are not spared attack from this global pandemic and the invisible foe makes its way into our facility, we will be in direct contact with those who are positive, to discuss status and treatment plans. We hope this gives you peace of mind that we are working around the clock to keep your loved one safe!

Educating staff regarding the signs and symptoms of COVID – 19 (fever, cough, and/or Shortness of Breath, nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea, loss of sense of taste or smell, headache, chills, body aches, sore throat, fatigue, congestion, runny nose and, have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID – 19 or if they live in or have recently been in an area with ongoing spread of CIVD – 19 or in the last 14 days have traveled to a county with restricted visitation because of sustained community transmission).

Staff will wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment per CDC Guidelines during resident encounters to limit the potential exposure. Postings at the entrance of the facility will inform any visitor, volunteer, or other persons, of any restrictions that are currently present at our community.

The following information is per federal, state, and local guidance as well as CDC:

Visitation:

  • The Facility may discourage, limit, or restrict visitation if the visitor is symptomatic of a communicable disease for reasonable clinical and safety reasons.  The Facility will also take steps to make visitors aware of risk of exposure to a communicable while visiting the Facility.
  • Definitions:
  • Discouraging means that the facility allows normal visitation practices (except for those individuals meeting the restricted criteria), however the facility advises individuals to defer visitation until further notice (through signage, calls, etc.).
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  • Limiting means the individual should not be allowed to come into the facility, except for certain situations, such as end-of-life situations or when a visitor is essential for the resident’s emotional well-being and care.
  • Restricting means the individual should not be allowed in the facility at all, until they no longer meet the criteria above.
  • Our community will implement screening procedures appropriate to the circumstances of the public health emergency.

PPE Supplies:

  • The Facility will consider the implementation of additional infection control practices during public health emergencies including, but not limited to, the following:
  • Requiring visitors to wash their hands prior at the entrance of the Facility.
  • Increasing the availability of hand sanitizing stations.
  • Limiting visitor access to specific rooms near the entrance to limit movement within the Facility.
  • Enabling methods for remote communication in lieu of in-person visitation; and
  • Providing visitors with personal-protective equipment (PPE), if supplies permit doing so.
  • Visitors who are unable to adhere to infection control practices may not be permitted to visit or asked to leave.

Admissions and Quarantine

  • When a resident is admitted to our community, they will be placed on a unit or zone with like residents.
  • Residents with confirmed cases of COVID – 19 will be placed on a Unit for positive residents called a Hot Zone or Red Zone. This is an isolation area the restricted visitation and the need for full PPE and extreme caution.
  • If a resident requires quarantine for unknown status, the quarantine can end after day 10 without testing if the person has not experienced any symptoms of COVID – 19 as determined by daily monitoring.
  • If a resident required quarantine for unknown status, the quarantine could end after day 7 IF the person tests negative on a viral test (Molecular or antigen test) and has experienced no symptoms as determined by monitoring. The test must occur on day 5 or later and quarantine cannot be discontinued earlier than after day 7.
  • Quarantine is no longer recommended for residents who are being admitted to the nursing facility, if they are fully vaccinated and have not had prolonged close contact with someone with a COVDI – 19 infection in the prior 14 days or are recovered from COVID – 19 infection for less than 90 days.
  • All residents will be monitored for no less than 14 days for signs and symptoms of COVID – 19 regardless of their quarantine status.

Out on Pass

  • In a effort to continue to keep our residents safe, our community is committed to following federal, state and local guidance on residents who go out on pass.
  • The community will encourage residents to wear a facemask or cloth face covering for source control whenever they leave their room or are around others, including when they leave the facility.
  • Our community will ensure the resident is making an informed decision when going out on pass.
  • We will inform the resident and/or the representative who is taking the resident out on pass, the risks and benefits of spending time in the community, including risk of exposure and contracting COVID – 19.
  • Education will be provided about infection control and prevention, prior to leaving the building.
  • Upon return we will assist the resident in discarding or cleaning the mask or covering that was worn.
  • We will provide hand sanitizer for hand hygiene upon return
  • Hard surface items will be cleaned upon reentry
  • The resident will be screened upon return.
  • If a resident is to be gone overnight, the facility will quarantine if they meet criteria, like being unvaccinated or not having recovered from COVID – 19 in the last 90 days

We’ve been there. We understand.

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