Visitation Update 12-31-22

Visitation Update

December 31, 2022

Please review carefully and play it safe for the residents’ well-being!

The transmission rate for Lycoming County is Substantial!  The COVID pandemic continues.  There was one (1) staff case in December. There are no COVID quarantine units or rooms currently.

Please review the parameters listed below prior to visiting and share with family and friends.

    • Do not visit if you are ill or have been exposed to COVID-19!
    • (TWO) 2 visitors per resident for in room visits
    • No visitors may enter the Bistro or the Beauty shop nor stand in the nursing unit areas
    • Groups of three (3) or more visitors will need to visit in a designated area; please call ahead to discuss.
    • Visits do not need to be scheduled and may occur any day of the week and length of visit is not restricted.
    • If visiting before or after the time of reception desk hours, please ring the bell to the right of the main entrance door to gain entrance.
    • All visitors must screen in at the kiosk PRIOR to your visit and SIGN OUT when leaving the facility – Please ask for assistance when exiting the building. 
    • MUST WEAR THE NAME TAG THAT YOU RECEIVE AT KIOSK SCREENING.
    • Surgical masks are available at the front desk and MUST be worn for the duration of your visit.
    • Visits may occur ONLY in the resident room or lobby area for visitors. Open common areas may be used-please adhere to the round social distancing signs on the floor
    • Must socially distance, always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), pull privacy curtain in the room, and may not walk the halls.
    • Please respect mealtimes – 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
    • No visitors may enter the Bistro; please wait in the resident room or in the lobby area
    • Children under 5 years of age should visit in the lobby area.
    • OVERNIGHT LOA’s MUST BE PRE-PLANNED-PLEASE CONTACT THE UNIT LPN FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please keep in mind the COVID risks when taking residents outside the facility on a Leave of Absence (LOA) or social outing.  Please notify the Therapy Department for LOA training!

You are considered ‘up to date’ with your COVID-19 vaccines if you have received the Bi-Valent Booster. Please be sure your loved ones are boosted!