1/20/2021 – COVID Update – Today we received results back from some of our 1/18 testing. We had 1 positive staff member. No residents have tested positive since the 12/31 test date.
1/18/2021 – COVID Update – We continue to provide COVID tests twice weekly. We have had no further positive cases since 1/7/21. All residents who have had positive cases have now been resolved. Once we have been clear of COVID for 14 days, we will resolve the remaining residents who have been potentially exposed. Window visits remain on hold at this time and we are only doing virtual visits and phone calls until the outbreak is under control and the Adams County Positivity Rate decreases. Please look for vaccination information in the mail. It is really important that we receive consent forms back by the due date of 2/1. Our first vaccination clinic is scheduled for 2/11/21. I can’t stress the importance of us vaccinating as many staff and residents who are able to receive the vaccine. Some of our staff feel that it is so important that they have already sought out receiving their vaccine sooner and have been able to obtain their vaccine at local hospitals. If you have any questions, please call 717-334-6249 and ask for Patty Weaver, Infection Preventionist or Vickie Kilmer Nursing Home Administrator.
1/11/2021 – COVID Update – We continue to provide COVID tests twice weekly. Testing from 1/7 returned with four positive staff members and no positive residents. We are working this week to continue to resolve cases and returning residents to their previous areas. We continue to have therapy screen residents to see if they can benefit from therapy services to regain any physical function that they may have lost while sick. Window visits remain on hold at this time and we are only doing virtual visits and phone calls until the outbreak is under control. We need to have 0 positive cases for 14 days to begin a reopening plan as well as Adams County Positivity Rate needs to come down. This week was the first week that we have had a decrease in this rate in awhile and I am hopeful that we will continue to see this downward trend. Please look for vaccination information in the mail. It is really important that we receive consent forms back by the due date of 2/1. I can’t stress the importance of us vaccinating as many staff and residents who are able to receive the vaccine. If you have any questions, please call 717-334-6249 and ask for Patty Weaver, Infection Preventionist or Vickie Kilmer Nursing Home Administrator.
1/6/2021 – COVID Update – Results from COVID testing completed on 1/4/21 came back with 0 positive residents and so far 1 positive staff member, we are still waiting on about half of our staff results. Tomorrow, 1/7/2021, we will resume Restorative and therapy services in the hall area of Annex 1 and Annex 2 verses in room therapy for those who can benefit from a longer walking distance. Precautions will be taken when performing these activities. The wings will continue with in-room therapy at this time.
1/4/2021 – COVID Update – We continue to provide COVID tests twice weekly. Testing from 12/31 returned with one positive resident and one positive staff member. We are working this week on resolving cases and returning residents to their previous areas. We continue to have therapy screen residents to see if they can benefit from therapy services to regain any physical function that they may have lost while sick. Window visits remain on hold at this time and we are only doing virtual visits and phone calls until the outbreak is under control. We are happy to help you with any questions you may have, please call 717-334-6249 and ask for Patty Weaver, Infection Preventionist or Vickie Kilmer Nursing Home Administrator.
12/28/2020 – COVID Update – Currently, we have a total of 46 residents who are in quarantine due to positive tests and 16 staff members in quarantine at home due to positive tests. We have had a number of both residents and staff who have completed their quarantine period. We continue to have therapy screen residents to see if they can benefit from therapy services to regain any physical function that they may have lost while sick. Window visits remain on hold at this time and we are only doing virtual visits and phone calls until the outbreak is under control. We are testing both staff and residents twice weekly to quickly identify those who may be contagious. We are utilizing our BD Veritor Rapid Testing machine for those that show symptoms where we need quick results. We are happy to help you with any questions you may have, please call 717-334-6249 and ask for Patty Weaver, Infection Preventionist or Vickie Kilmer Nursing Home Administrator.
12/21/2020 – COVID Update – Currently, we have a total of 33 residents who are in quarantine due to positive tests and 23 staff members in quarantine at home due to positive tests. We have had a number of both residents and staff who have completed their quarantine period. We continue to have therapy screen residents to see if they can benefit from therapy services to regain any physical function that they may have lost while sick. Window visits remain on hold at this time and we are only doing virtual visits and phone calls until the outbreak is under control. We are testing both staff and residents twice weekly to quickly identify those who may be contagious. We are utilizing our BD Veritor Rapid Testing machine for those that show symptoms where we need quick results. We are happy to help you with any questions you may have, please call 717-334-6249 and ask for Patty Weaver, Infection Preventionist or Vickie Kilmer Nursing Home Administrator.
12/16/2020 – COVID Update – Since our last update, we have had 15 additional residents and 13 additional staff test positive for COVID. Currently, we have a total of 21 residents who are in quarantine due to positive tests and 17 staff members in quarantine at home due to positive tests. We have had a number of both residents and staff who have completed their quarantine period. As residents recover from COVID and become stable, our therapy staff is screening them to see if they can benefit from therapy services to regain any physical function that they may have lost while sick. We continue to have staff quarantine at home and quarantine residents who test positive in Red Zones. Window visits remain on hold at this time and we are only doing virtual visits and phone calls until the outbreak is under control. COVID testing was completed on Monday 12/14 for staff and Tuesday, 12/15 for residents. Staff are now being tested twice weekly and will have a second test completed on Thursday, 12/17. We are utilizing our BD Veritor Rapid Testing machine for those that show symptoms where we need quick results. We are happy to help you with any questions you may have, please call 717-334-6249 and ask for Patty Weaver, Infection Preventionist or Vickie Kilmer Nursing Home Administrator.
12/6/2020 – COVID Update – Since my last update on 12/3, we have had 7 additional residents and 2 additional staff test positive for COVID. Currently, we have a total of 24 residents who are in quarantine due to positive tests and 5 staff members in quarantine at home due to positive tests. Most are experiencing either no symptoms or symptoms primarily of cough, sore throat, general body aches, headache, diarrhea, and fever. We continue to have staff quarantine at home and quarantine residents who test positive in Red Zones. We have made the rest of the building yellow zones requiring full PPE which requires N95 masks, face shields, gowns, and gloves. At this time, we are not doing any window visits and will only be doing virtual visits and phone calls until the outbreak is under control. We will start another round of routine testing on Monday 12/7 for both staff and residents and we are utilizing our BD Veritor Rapid Testing machine for those that show symptoms where we need quick results. As residents recover from COVID and become stable, our therapy staff is screening them to see if they can benefit from therapy services to regain any physical function that they may have lost while sick. Please take care, be safe and we would be happy to help you with any questions you may have, please call 717-334-6249 and ask for Patty Weaver, Infection Preventionist or Vickie Kilmer Nursing Home Administrator.