To: Residents, Family Members and Staff
From: Kirk Hawthorne, Administrator
Date: 11/18/2020
I hope this update finds you healthy and well.
We have experienced a positive COVID test amongst 2 staff members as a result of our testing on Monday (11/16/20). As part of our contact tracing process, we will be testing all NURSING HOME residents today (11/18/20) to rule out any possible exposure. These tests will be conducted here at the facility with the Point of Care rapid testing device. We will reach out to you with the results of your loved ones COVID test. At this time, the contact tracing determined that residents within the Personal Care and Special Needs units have not been exposed.
Through the contact tracing process, we have implemented the required safety measures. COVID positive staff and staff meeting the exposed criteria will remain off work to quarantine. We have created a “yellow zone” for residents who may have been exposed. Staff members have been educated regarding the need for PPE use. We will continue to test staff on a weekly basis until further notice. We will also test all NURSING HOME residents on a weekly basis for at least two additional weeks. All residents and staff will continue to be monitored closely each shift. Residents exhibiting signs/symptoms of COVID will be tested immediately.
Unfortunately, with this positive staff case and possible resident exposure, we will return to a “lock down” status effective immediately. Our family visitations, barber/beauty, group programs, Mass, etc., will be placed on hold until further notice. I ask that you continue to pray for everyone at Saint John XXIII Home. Please monitor the facility website for further updates.