Date 07/24/2020
Pennington Health Services has been proactively testing all residents and staff of Thief River Care Center a resident had tested positive. All those who tested negative on the last round of testing were tested again on 07/20/2020. The results from the second round of testing are shown below. We currently have 0 residents in our segregated unit and 2 staff members self-quarantined at home.
| Tests Positive | Tests Negative | Tests Pending | Total Tested | |
| Residents | 0 | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| Staff | 0 | 75 | 0 | 75 |
You continue to be a key partner in keeping our residents and staff safe. The threat for COVID-19 is still very real and we have seen the devastating impact this virus has on us. We stand with Governor Walz and ask you to continue to partner with us in wearing a face mask when unable to social distance. This face mask is a simple and effective way we can protect our dedicated staff and those who are most at-risk for this virus.
The COVID Pandemic has created new employment opportunities in our care center for people wanting to help our most at-risk population combat this virus. If you or someone you know may be interested in working side by side with us as we truly make a difference in the lives of our residents, call our care center or visit www.jobswithus.org for more information.
We continue to follow all recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Residents are being monitored throughout all shifts. All staff continue to be screened prior to entering the building and are required to wear surgical masks and eye protection.
Updated information on our planning and preparedness for Coronavirus and our activities within our care center can be found by visiting our website (www.sfhs.org) or our Facebook page. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or concerns.