February 13, 2021
ORCHARD MANOR
VISITATION PLAN-UPDATED 3/30/2021
We are excited to announce that we are able to offer visitation for our Residents once again! Visits can be scheduled by calling 724-458-7760, please speak with Linda Garner or Laura Cook. We appreciate all of your patience and understanding as we move forward together. Listed below are our visitation guidelines to follow. Enjoy your visit!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KEY DEFINITIONS:
CORE PRINCIPLES OF COVID-19 INFECTION CONTROL:
Visitors who are unable to adhere to the core principles of COVID-19 infection prevention will not be permitted to visit and will be asked to leave.
OUTDOOR VISITATIONS:
While taking a person-centered approach and adhering to the core principles of COVID-19 infection prevention, outdoor visitation is preferred even when the Resident and visitor are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Outdoor visits generally pose a lower risk of transmission due to increased space and airflow. Therefore, visits WILL be held outdoors whenever practicable. However, weather considerations (e.g., inclement weather, excessively hot or cold temperatures, poor air quality) or an individual Resident’s health status (e.g., medical condition(s), COVID-19 status) may hinder outdoor visits. For outdoor visits, Orchard Manor will utilize the front patio, as a safe outdoor space for visitation. When conducting outdoor visitation, all CORE PRINCIPLES of infection control are to be followed.
VISITATION RESTRICTIONS
FOR SPECIFIC RESIDENTS
The following scenarios will require INDOOR/OUTDOOR visitation to be RESTRICTED for specific Resident:
INDOOR VISITATION DURING AN OUTBREAK
An outbreak exists when a new nursing home onset of COVID-19 occurs (i.e., a new COVID-19 case among Residents or staff). This guidance is intended to describe how visitation can still occur when there is an outbreak, but there is evidence that the transmission of COVID-19 is contained to a single area (e.g., unit) of the facility. To swiftly detect cases, Orchard Manor will continue to adhere to CMS regulations and guidance for COVID-19 testing, including routine staff testing, testing of individuals with symptoms, and outbreak testing.
When a new case of COVID-19 among Residents or staff is identified, Orchard Manor will immediately begin outbreak testing and suspend all visitation (except that required under federal disability rights law, end-of-life & compassionate care), until at least one round of facility-wide testing is completed.
Visitation can resume based on the following criteria:
While the above scenarios describe how visitation can continue after one round of outbreak testing, Orchard Manor will continue all necessary rounds of outbreak testing. In other words, this guidance provides information on how visitation can occur during an outbreak, but does not change any expectations for testing and adherence to infection prevention and control practices. If subsequent rounds of outbreak testing identify one or more additional COVID-19 cases in other areas/units of the facility, then facilities should suspend visitation for all Residents (vaccinated and unvaccinated), until the facility meets the criteria to discontinue outbreak testing.
NOTE: In all cases, visitors will be notified about the potential for COVID-19 exposure in the facility (appropriate signage regarding current outbreaks within front lobby area), and adhere to the core principles of COVID-19 infection prevention, including effective hand hygiene and use of face-coverings.
OTHER VISITATION FORMS: Virtual, telephone and window visits are always offered. Please telephone Social Services to set-up a virtual visit.
October 3, 2020
For a more detailed description of the Orchard Manor re-opening plan:
October 2, 2020
Due to COVID restrictions, we regret to announce that the Annual Family Holiday Meal has been
cancelled for this year. As much as it saddens us, the safety of our Residents is our top priority.
June 15, 2020
Orchard Manor has always strived for excellence in providing quality care while maintaining ethical behavior. We have developed/updated our Compliance Program and Code of Conduct/Ethics Program. Orchard Manor is fully committed to ensure our continual professional competence with compliance and code of conduct/ethics of not only Orchard Manor employees but that of independent contractors, volunteers and any vendors or other representatives of our facility. If at any time you have a concern that you believe has not been appropriately addressed, you may report the concern to our Compliance Hotline or Compliance Email address as listed below. Please note if you want the concern to remain anonymous the hotline telephone number must be used. Please address any questions regarding this program to Kelly Hoover, Compliance Assistant.
Compliance Hotline: 724-638-9966
Compliance Email Address:
compliance@orchardmanor.org
May 23, 2020
Family members are permitted to drop off items (including flowers) for Residents during specified hours:
M-F 9:00am to 3:00pm; Sat & Sun 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
Everything must go through a 48-hour quarantine. Please keep this 48-hour quarantine in mind and do not leave perishable food or anything that needs to be refrigerated. Remember to include the Resident’s name and date it was dropped off. If you have any questions about what can be left, please call 724-458-7760. Thank you.