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Hello Everyone,
We apologize for having to send out yet another special update this week.
As was shared with you yesterday our secure home area, Orchard Trail on the second floor is in an outbreak for a respiratory virus called Rhino Virus which is similar to the common cold.
Today (Saturday Sept 9), Cedar Grove Home area on the second floor has been declared in COVID-19 outbreak.
Things to remember about these 2 outbreaks for the essential caregivers entering either of these home areas:
Orchard Trail:
- Only Designated Essential Caregivers are permitted on the Home area. (This helps us to reduce the number of people coming into the area)
- Standard masks with face shield are at the entrance of Orchard Trail and must be worn by all persons entering Orchard Trail.
- No eating and drinking by designated essential caregivers on the Home area.
- Hand Hygiene is very important and needs to be done frequently.
- As you exit the Home area, remove your mask and then use the hand sanitizer located just outside the Orchard Trail doors.
- Residents are not to come off of this Home area and the doors will remain closed.
Cedar Grove:
- Only Designated Essential Caregivers are permitted on the Home area. (This helps us to reduce the number of people coming into the area)
- N95 masks are at the entrance of Cedar Grove Home area and must be worn by all persons entering Cedar Grove.
- No eating and drinking by designated essential caregivers on the Home area.
- Hand Hygiene is very important and needs to be done frequently.
- As you exit the Home area, remove your mask and then use the hand sanitizer located just outside the Cedar Grove doors.
- Residents are not to come off of this Home area and the doors will remain closed.
Things to remember when entering JMPC for any reason:
- Please do not enter the Home if you are not feeling well. Pay attention to your own health symptoms and always err on the side of caution when deciding whether to come in or not.
- Masks are available at the front door. You are more than welcome to put a mask on regardless of the Home area you are going to.
- The Rapid Antigen swabbing area remains available for you to use as you enter the Home. It is set up to the right of the main entrance door as you come into the building.
Gatherings:
If you are considering taking a resident to a large gathering outside of the Home, it is important to consider the risks associated with this type of social event to your loved one. Seniors are at an increased risk for serious health implications related to respiratory symptoms.
No General Visitors:
General Visitors will need to postpone their visit to Cedar Grove and Orchard Trail Home area until the outbreak is declared over by KFLA Public Health.
Family Dining Rooms:
All pre-booked meals with families in Orchard Trail and Cedar Grove will need to be rescheduled.
Infection Prevention and Control:
We have moved to daily use of our Clorox spray for these Home area in an effort to reduce any further spread.
If you have not yet completed a designated essential caregiver form, you will find this form below. Designated essential caregivers are persons that the resident / POA feel are important to the resident and will help to support the resident during an outbreak or period of isolation.
I will keep you posted on any significant changes,
Angela Malcolm
Director
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