COVID-19 Update 11/21/2020

We regret to inform you that we have another (2) positive COVID-19 test

results on 11/20/20 after our update was posted yesterday 11/20/20. These

tests were completed d/t our increased monitoring and testing. We have

notified the individuals and they are in isolation. We have notified the

appropriate agencies as required.

We are continuing increased testing as well as anyone who shows or

complaints of any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19.

We have suspended smoking for the foreseeable future in an attempt to

decrease our possible infection spread.

We are taking steps as per the recommendations of the Infection Control

Assessment and Promotion Program (ICAP) Team.

We will continue our routine testing of staff and residents as mandated by the

our Federal and State Agencies.

We will notify any responsible party of any change in condition, as always. We

will also notify any individual/responsible party in addition to our local, state,

and CDC of any abnormal test result.

AS ALWAYS, OUR MAIN FOCUS IS RESIDENT AND STAFF SAFETY AND

WELLBEING!

Please call the facility if you have any questions or would like an update on

your family member. But please remember we can only give out information to

those we are legally permitted to do so.

We are not reopening outside visitation d/t our recent positive COVID-19 test

results.

We will keep you updated as to when visitation will be reinstated.

We will continue to have compassionate care visits which will be made by

appointment after the approval from Administrator and/or Director of Nursing.

Please continue to reach our residents for Zoom visits and phone calls.

We will continue to keep you informed weekly or sooner if needed.

We will be following CMS guidelines for resident visitation. Please keep in

mind that this is subject to change depending continuing changing

circumstances and guidelines from our governing agencies.

We will continue monitoring residents, staff, and all essential workers per CDC

guidelines, as we have been doing. These guidelines include, but are not

limited to:

• Maintaining social distancing

• Continuing our enhanced infection control protocols

• Screening staff health status prior to entering the Community

• Increasing the frequency of health assessments for residents

• Dedicating staff to serve those who may be at higher risk

• Engaging residents in individualized activities to meet their social needs

• Expanding use of Personal Protection Equipment (masks, face shield,

gowns etc.)

We know that you may have questions and we encourage you to contact our

center by emailing us to the following address: Covid19@rivercitynursing.com

or by calling: (402) 397-1220

Please reach out to us at any time if you'd like to schedule a video conference

with your loved one. We are happy to help.

As always please remember good hand hygiene, face masks, and social

distancing. (This is the only way to defeat this Virus)

Sincerely,

River City