07/16/2020

 As we have indicated in last week’s update, we had 1 resident test positive for COVID-19 on 07/10/2020.  All our residents and employees have now been tested for COVID-19, and we have received most of those results.  We are pleased to share these results of only 1 additional positive case in a staff member.

	Tests Positive	Tests Negative	Tests Pending	Total Tested
Residents	0	56	1	58
Staff	1	69	0	70

The resident who had tested positive for COVID-19 had already been transferred to our segregated unit where they will receive all the cares required to see them through this illness.  The staff member who has tested positive is self-quarantining at home.

As a reminder, staff that work in our segregated unit will not care for residents outside of the unit or interact with any employees that are providing direct care to residents outside of the unit. All staff in the segregated unit are equipped with N95 masks, face shields, gowns, and foot covers. Staff enter and exit the segregated unit from a separate door to prevent exposure to the rest of our care center, residents and employees.

Due to the COVID-19 situation in our care center, we will not be able to allow patio visits or open-widow visits at this time. We are continuing to schedule closed window visits with residents. Please contact our care center to schedule your visit.  We also encourage alternative means of communicating with residents such as phone calls, Facebook, Skype, etc. We have obtained additional equipment to meet the demands of these virtual visits and staff are able to assist residents as needed.

We appreciate all the support, prayers, and offers of help that we’ve received. If you have specific questions or concerns, please contact a department manager at 218-683-8100 or Scot Allen, Interim Administrator, at 218-683-8101.