Dear Guerin Woods Families & Friends:
We have had an exposure in the Villas, which requires us to test all Elders and do contact tracing. All Villas are now YELLOW and no visitation (including EFC visitation) or excursions are permitted until further notice. As soon as we have results, I will update you. My hope is to provide greater clarity no later than Monday.
Our floor nurses and nursing assistants will not be able to answer any questions you may have regarding the status of our investigation or visitation/excursions. They know no more than what I have included in this email. I will be in constant contact with our senior management tonight and over the weekend, and as soon as we know something definitive I will immediately update everyone. (Staff also receive my group emails.) If you have any questions before then, please direct them to me.
Susan
- Guerin Woods COVID-19 Statistics
Total # of Elder Cases | New Elder Cases in Last 24 Hrs | Elder Deaths in Last 24 Hrs | Instances of 3 or More Elders/Staff w/ New Onset of Respiratory Symptoms w/in 72 hours of Each Other |
15* | 0 | 0 | 0 |
*COVID-19 positive test dates: 8/5/20 (1); 10/14/20 (1); 10/21/20 (1); 10/23/20 (2); 10/29/20 (1); 11/16/20 (1; new admission from another facility); 11/19/20 (1); 12/11/20 (3); 12/15/20 (2); 12/18/20 (1); 12/20/20 (1).
- Examples of Facility Infection Mitigation/Prevention/Planning Measures
Visitation restrictions |
Staff Competency Reinforcement/Training: Infection Control; COVID-19; Proper PPE Use; Handwashing; Social Distancing, etc. |
Daily staff reminders to self-monitor for fever and symptoms of COVID-19 and to stay home if unwell |
Staff use of masks and eyewear in Villas |
Increased cleaning frequency & use of COVID-19/EPA approved sanitizing solutions for equipment, frequently touched surfaces and common areas |
Placement of alcohol-based hand sanitizer throughout the Villas and in elders' rooms |
Placement of tissues and trash cans in elder's rooms and in common areas for respiratory hygiene, cough etiquette, and source control |
Elder social distancing and use of masks (for those able) when in common areas |
Transition to telephonic/video meetings whenever possible, e.g., Care Plan Meetings |
Use of telehealth when appropriate |
Creation and use of signage to remind elders and staff re PPE usage, cough etiquette, social distancing, handwashing |
Creation of signage in anticipation of positive COVID-19 cases re proper use of PPE, precautions, etc. |
Adoption of pharmacy policies & practices that ensure availability of all necessary medications |
Pre-shift health assessment/screening of every staff member, including all CDC-defined COVID-19 symptoms |
Assessment of elders for CDC-defined COVID-19 symptoms every shift |
Cancellation of all non-essential medical appointments, e.g., routine eye exams |
Acquisition of additional/excess supplies, e.g., ABHS, soap, paper towels, sanitizing solutions, PPE, oxygen concentrators |
Acquisition of COVID-19 testing equipment/kits and frequent testing of staff, vendors, third-party providers, elders, and EFCs |
Conversion of separate on-site facility to staff sleeping quarters, including procurement of beds, linens, etc. |
Conversion of separate on-site facility to accommodate COVID-19 supplies, including preparation of individual kits for ease of use |
Staging of COVID-19 materials in anticipation of providing immediate response |
On-site CNA course, including but not limited to staff training, licensure, procurement of necessary course materials, etc., in anticipation of potential staffing shortages |
Daily meetings among executive and senior clinical staff re newest state and federal COVID-19 regulations & guidance (and changes thereto), associated changes to policies/procedures, education/training, facility changes, etc. |
Extensive contingency planning, including adoption of new policies & procedures (and frequent amendment of same as guidelines from federal and state public health authorities change) |
Frequent coordination with local and state public health and emergency response authorities |
Exclusion of COVID-19 positive and COVID-19 exposed employees in compliance with CDC guidelines |
Isolation of elders who may have had an exposure per IDH and CDC guidelines |
- Guerin Woods Contacts
Contact (Title) | Lisa Baker (Administrator) | Susan Gernert (President & CEO) |
Cell Phone | 812-399-9046 | 502-830-4336 |
Email |
- Visitation & Excursions: Because of an outbreak, Elders are being tested and management is conducting contact tracing. No visitation, including Essential Family Caregiver Visitation, or excursions are permitted until further notice.
- Elder Testing & Transfers: Guerin Woods is following the guidance and directives of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), and Floyd County Health Department regarding Elder testing. If an Elder were to test positive for COVID-19, the Elder would be transferred to a hospital or other appropriate facility.
- General Information: For more information about COVID-19, please refer to: https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/2400.htm; https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html. You can also address general questions about COVID-19 to the ISDH COVID-19 Call Center, available 24/7, at 877-826-0011.
- Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman: The Ombudsman is NOT a representative of the facility, ISDH, or any other organization. However, we do want to provide accurate information to ensure families are comfortable that their loved ones are as safe as possible and are able to make informed decisions.
Physical Address | Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman 402 West Washington Street, Room W451 Post Office Box 7083, MS 27 Indianapolis, Indiana 46207-7083 |
Phone Number | 800-622-4484 or 317-232-7134 |
Fax Number | 317-972-3285 |
Email | |
Website |
Susan
Susan Gernert
President & CEO
Providence Self Sufficiency Ministries, Inc.
Guerin, Inc.
The Meadows of Guerin, Inc.
502-830-4336 (cell)
8037 Unruh Drive
Georgetown, Indiana 47122
guerininc.org
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