11/20/20
Dear Family Member,
It is with much dismay that we continue to see the rate of positive COVID-19 tests continue to rise throughout our region, state, and country. Testing centers in our communities are seeing long lines as people wait to get tested. We are all facing the challenges of living in the time of a pandemic.
We have experienced an increase in the numbers of staff who have received positive test results this month. Today, we received notification of 2 more positive results. One of which was a staff member and the other a contracted individual. The contractor had no interaction with residents. As a result of the staff positive test, we had to place 1 EAST on temporary precautions as has been our practice. Today, we were able to take three units of precautions: 1 WEST, 2 EAST and 3 EAST. We are planning on removing 2 West next week.
We hear from our nursing home colleagues that they are experiencing similar trends. We are fortunate that we have not had a resident positive since May, 2020. We work hard every day with our dedicated staff to limit the spread of this virus.
We have continued to re-educate all staff on proper precautions as well as following precautions while at home and in the community. We continue all surveillance measures in order to keep all safe and continue strong infection prevention measures. Our staff are testing every week and are screened for symptoms as they arrive to work.
The holidays bring special challenges to residents, staff, and families. We are urging our staff to follow precautions as outlined by the CDC as Thanksgiving approaches. Next week I will be sharing with you our plans for the holidays as we work hard to make the holidays safe and joyful for all.
Please continue to check our website for updates and we are committed to keeping you informed . As always, we all thank you for the words of support and encouragement. It truly lifts our staff up. We are all one in providing hope, healing and hospitality to those within our doors.
Thank you and Stay Safe.
Brenda Burton
Administrator