Dear Residents & Families,
We want to keep you updated on our prevention and planning for COVID-19. BSL is in close communication with our primary care Doctors, Kitsap DOH, Washington Health Care Association and BI Fire Department (among others). Our mission is to keep staff and residents safe and healthy.
"Abundant Caution" is our modo. To this effect, we ask that families
do not visit
the communities unless absolutely necessary. We realize that many of you travel and since we don't have clear vector pathways anymore, the less coming and going to BSL Communities, the better. If you must visit - please check in at the front desk and then go immediately wash your hands (sing that birthday song 2x). DO NOT visit the community if you or someone in your household is unwell. You can always stay in touch via a phone call.
We have decided to cancel outings and incoming activities for the week but will be getting groceries for residents as needed, upon request. Our in house activities directors will make sure that there are activities for everyone.
Our facilities and maintenance staff continue to implement best practices for cleaning and sanitizing our communities.
Our nursing staff will monitor illnesses and consult with the department of health if they observe individuals with symptoms or circumstances that seem to match those related to COVID-19.
QUICK REMINDER FOR BEST PRACTICES FOR KEEPING ILLNESS AT BAY:
- Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds — a good rule of thumb: singing Happy Birthday (two times) takes approximately 20 seconds.
- Avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home while sick and avoid close contact with others.
- Cover mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash hands.
BSL residents are extra vulnerable to illness and we ask that you keep your distance if you are not feeling well. Our priority is in keeping residents and staff healthy!!!
Click Here for More Info from Kitsap County Health Department
