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COVID-19

September 28, 2022

Greetings to our family members, friends, and loved ones of our residents.

Thank you for your continued understanding and support during this pandemic. We are continuing to do everything we can as a facility to keep your loved one safe.
We want to inform you that…..we are having an outbreak of Covid but WE ARE STILL OPEN FOR VISITS!!!!

We are open for all visits with no calling to schedule, no limits to number of visits and you may take your loved one out of the facility for visits in town.

When you visit you will be asked to follow the following guideline set by the facility and the CDC:
* Please use the front entrance at all times. (South main door)
* Please covid screen in the lobby before your visit.
* This includes having your temperature taken
* Answering the covid screening questions on the Screening Kiosk just inside the front door.
* Please sign the visitors log at the front desk.
* Please wear a mask when in ALL AREAS COMMUNAL AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
* If your loved one has a roommate, you must limit your visit to 2 visitors if your visit is in your loved ones room. This is to abide by the social distancing guidelines from the CDC.
* You may visit residents in their rooms, chapel, day rooms or the lobby.
* Residents may be taken out of the facility for up to 3 hours and you must find your own transportation for the outing.
* Non-vaccinated visitors must wear a mask at all times while in the facility.

As of 9/28/2022, the facility has:
*The total since 9/28/22 is: 5 residents and 6 staff members positive for Covid-19
*last staff tested positive for Covid-19 on 9/28/22
*Monument Rehab has initiated and implemented the following:
Non-Vaccinated and vaccinated staff will be tested twice weekly.
Non-vaccinated and vaccinated residents will be tested twice weekly. Staff will also test residents if they show signs or symptoms of covid-19.
If a resident tests positive:
Resident will be immediately placed on isolation status and the POA/1st emergency contact will be notified.
Housekeeping department has increased the cleaning routines and disinfection of highly touched surfaces.
Nurse management shall continue to conduct PPE (personal protective equipment) audits to ensure that all staff are utilizing PPEs appropriately.

Please call the facility from 8am – 4pm @ 308-635-2019 if you have questions.

Thank you all for your patience and understanding.

Pam McDonald, RN-LNHA
Administrator

Michelle McBrien, RN
Director Of Nursing