August 6,
2021
Dear
Family Member/Resident Representative:
We are now
allowing visitation as our outbreak test for the first round did not identify
any new positive cases. Our second round
of testing will be August 10th for all staff and residents. As a reminder, visitation is at all times except:
· when
the county positivity rate is >10% and <70% of residents in
the facility are fully vaccinated,
· for
residents with confirmed COVID-19 infection, whether vaccinated or not
until they have met the criteria to discontinue Transmission Based Precautions,
and
· for
residents in quarantine, vaccinated or not, until they have met criteria
for release from quarantine.
Our Rehabilitation and Wedgewood I Units
are active Yellow Zones. We anticipate
Wedgewood I to go to a Green Zone on August 17th as long as there
are no other cases identified. If your
loved one resides on the second floor, you must enter through the Main Lobby to
be screened first and then drive around to the second entrance where the
Receptionist will unlock the door for your entry.
We
will continue to adhere to the core principles of COVID-19 Infection
Prevention to reduce the potential for transmission. All residents will continue to be monitored
each shift for signs and symptoms and will be tested if symptoms consistent
with COVID-19 are identified. The Receptionist
continues to monitor and records temperatures for all upon entering the
facility.
CMS’s
direction continues to allow facilities to be less restrictive with resident
visitation, however, we need to adhere to CMS’s Core Principles of COVID-19
Infection Prevention:
•
Screening of all who enter the facility for signs and symptoms of
COVID-194 (e.g. temperature checks, questions or observations about signs or
symptoms), and denial of entry of those with signs or symptoms
•
Hand
hygiene (use of alcohol-based hand rub is preferred)
•
Face
covering or mask (covering the mouth and nose)
•
Social
distancing at least six feet between persons
•
Instructional
signage throughout the facility and proper visitor education on COVID-19 signs
and symptoms, infection control precautions, other applicable facility
practices (e.g., use of face covering or mask, specified entries, exits and
routes to designated areas, hand hygiene)
•
Cleaning
and disinfecting high frequency touched surfaces in the facility often, and
designated visitation areas after each visit
•
Appropriate
staff use of PPE
•
Effective
cohorting of residents (e.g., separate areas dedicated COVID-19 care)
•
Resident
and staff testing conducted as required
It is
still recommended that visits occur outside as much as possible
as well as continue to maintain social distancing. This protects your loved one, you, and our
staff.
Again, you
may also visit anytime, however the areas that we have designated for
safe visits are limited, so they will be at a first come, first serve
basis. Some residents are not able to
leave their room. In these cases, the Receptionist/Designee
will be tracking who is having an in-room visit and non-appointment time
visits. We encourage that visits be
limited to two persons per visit and the visit time will be monitored as needed
so that we can accommodate everyone.
The In
Person-Outdoor Visit procedure is outlined and has been included with this
letter for your reference.
There is a
visitor table set up in the main lobby area that will provide education
regarding COVID-19 and our processes for your visit.
As a
reminder, here is a list where you can find more information and what else is
going on in the facility:
·
A
dedicated phone line for those who may not have internet access: 717-815-6179.
It is updated daily after 4pm with a recorded message.
Follow us
on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Colonial/Manoryork
to stay informed as to what is happening at the facility.
Zoom
visits can still be scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays by contacting Colleen
Kruft, our Therapeutic Recreation Director, at 717-815-6196 or by emailing her
at ckruft@mcwil.net.
Stay Well,
Lisa
Lawrence
Lisa
Lawrence, MHA, NHA
Visitor Reference Guide
Appointment
Time Visits (outdoors when weather allows)
Monday through Friday Times: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1:30, and 2:30pm.
Weekends: 10am, 10:45am, 11:30am, 2pm,
2:45pm, and 3:30pm.
Tuesdays and Thursdays are open for
continued Virtual Visits.
Families can come to designated
visitation area wearing a mask (that will always remain on) and check in at the
sanitation station. You will need to fill out a handwashing competency form as
well as an informed consent form if you have not completed one previously. You
will then be directed to your visitation area where your loved one will be
waiting. There should be no physical if
one is unvaccinated. Residents are to use hand sanitizer before and after the
visit and be wearing a mask the entire time. We will monitor visits for social
distancing.
Non-Appointment Time
Visits
If you choose not to make an
appointment time, available visitation tables or in room visits for residents
unable to leave their room, will be at a first come first serve basis.
Upon entry, please refer to the
Visitor Table in the lobby. The
receptionist will assist you with your request to visit and direct you to the
designated visitor room.
Notes
Regardless of which visit you choose,
please do not bring food items during the visit time. Drop offs are to be given to the
Receptionist.
Visitors who are unable to adhere to
the core principles of COVID-19 infection prevention will not be permitted to
visit and may be asked to leave the facility.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation!
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