Tag Archive for: Visitation

Visitation Open to All

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Visitation Open to All

 

On November 12, 2021 CMS issued new guidance for Skilled Nursing Facilities stating that, while visitors, residents, or their representatives should be made aware of the risks associated with visiting loved ones, visitation should now be allowed for all residents at all times. We’re excited to welcome all of our family members and guests back to visit.

We continue to be proactive regarding any infections that could impact our community. For your information, listed below is a sampling of some of the ways in which we are responding to the COVID-19 situation:

  • Monitoring staff and visitors for proper hand washing and use of alcohol hand gels/sanitizers upon entering and while inside the facility.
  • Using questionnaire to learn of any exposure generally or at any other facilities.
  • Implementing isolation procedures as appropriate to the resident’s clinical condition.
  • Requiring staff to stay home from work if ill.
  • Limiting public entrance to one door.
  • Questioning and assessing visitors prior to entry, and denial of entry to anyone whose health or travel history poses a risk to the residents/staff in the community.
  • Posting infection prevention signs.
  • Monitoring the CDC and CMS websites for the latest information on COVID-19 prevention strategies, testing guidance, and recommendations for health care workers.

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Vaccine Celebration

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Protected together! With the recent introduction of the COVID-19 Vaccines, resident and staff covid cases have dropped by over 50%. Our team is honored to do our part in helping to end this year long pandemic.

 

Updated Information Regarding Visitation

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UPDATED INFORMATION REGARDING VISITATION

EFFECTIVE MARCH 14, 2020

(*updated information is in red)

 

Dear Residents, Family and Friends:

On behalf of the entire team, we want to thank you for allowing us to care for you or your loved one.  We recognize the high level of trust that you place in us, and we are committed to providing excellent care to those whom we have the privilege to serve. Read more

Re: COVID-19 Virus and Visitation Limitation

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March 10th, 2020

Re: COVID-19 Virus and Visitation Limitation

Dear Residents, Family and Friends:

On behalf of the entire team at Legend Oaks Waxahachie, we want to thank you for allowing us to care for you or your loved one.  We recognize the high level of trust that you place in us, and we are committed to providing high quality care to those whom we have the privilege to serve.

As you are most likely aware, the country is currently united in its attempt to navigate the challenges presented by the COVID-19 virus. Of course, we at Legend Oaks Waxahachie have consistently been following the recommendations from the Center for Disease Control, including following strict handwashing procedures and wearing personal protective equipment when indicated by the resident’s presenting condition. We update our infection prevention protocols as new information becomes available.  Likewise, we remain in close contact with the local and state health departments, and appreciate their ongoing guidance and support.

You may also have read or heard that there has been a positive COVID-19 diagnosis in Dallas County, which has caused us to revisit our visitation policy. Although the patient with the positive diagnosis was not and is not in our Facility, we are taking every precaution to protect our current residents, staff and visitors.  As part of our efforts to manage this development, and in accordance with the recent guidance provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we will be limiting visitation at this time and until further notice.  By this, we mean that visitation will only be permitted in limited circumstances – for example, if the visit is essential for the resident’s well-being or if the resident is in an end-of-life situation.  Of course, we are happy to facilitate virtual visitation by phone or FaceTime, and encourage you to remain in contact with your loved ones without in-person visitation until such time as we are able to welcome you back.  In-person visiting hours will be temporarily changed to 8am-8pm.

In addition to the above limitation on visitation, we are continuing to be proactive regarding any infections that could impact our community.  Please know that we are all fully engaged in taking action to minimize the possible exposure associated with this and other viruses.

We thank you for your continuing confidence, and for helping us in our attempts to keep our residents and staff safe.  Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, concerns or requests for assistance.  We will keep you updated as additional information becomes available.

~The Team at Legend Oaks Waxahachie

COVID-19 Virus Information and Update

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Re: COVID-19 Virus Information and Update

 

Dear Residents, Family and Friends:

On behalf of the entire team, we want to thank you for allowing us to care for you or your loved one.  We recognize the high level of trust that you place in us, and we are committed to providing excellent care to those whom we have the privilege to serve. Read more