Update from the Administrator 10/19/2023
DATE: 10/19/2023
Dear Residents, Families and Representatives,
We have one more nursing home resident and one assisted living resident test positive for COVID in the past 24 hours. Our total for this outbreak is 5 residents and 3 staff members for the entire facility. Willow Lane and Pineview are under quarantine and residents with COVID or suspected COVID will remain on precautions in their rooms until symptoms subside. It can take from 48 hours to 14 days to test positive after exposure to COVID-19. Most people tend to develop symptoms within the first 5 days following exposure. We will be in outbreak status until we have 14 days with no new resident and staff cases.
We will continue to test residents and staff who may have had contact with a positive person every 48 hours and immediately if symptoms develop. We are actively monitoring residents for symptoms. Symptoms of COVID-19 include runny/stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, body aches, diarrhea, vomiting and headache. Residents should notify staff immediately if they are not feeling well.
If you have not responded regarding the COVID vaccine please contact the nurse as to if you want to receive the vaccine or if you are declining it. We do want to know either way! If you have any questions please speak with the unit nurse. We will notify you when the first COVID vaccine clinic will be held.
We will continue with mandatory masking for all staff and visitors. Residents are strongly encouraged to wear masks when out of their room and when visiting with guests. Frequent hand washing and use of hand sanitizer can also help prevent the spread of many viruses and bacteria. These steps are for the protection of all individuals living, working and visiting Rolling Hills.
Residents may continue to have visitors, however, visitors who are at high risk may want to postpone in person visits. We can assist with phone calls, outside visits in good weather and video calls. Visitors should wear masks at all times, use good hand hygiene and check with staff for other required personal protective equipment that may be needed if a resident is on precautions. Visitors should also limit visits to only their resident and maintain distance from other residents and staff. If visitors have any symptoms of illness they should postpone visiting until they are feeling better and symptoms are gone! If a visitor develops COVID within a few days of visiting with a resident they should contact the nurse. We will do testing and monitoring of that resident for several days.
I will keep you informed of any new staff or resident cases. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Stay well,
Linda Smith LNHA
Administrator