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4th Round of Testing Results: NO NEW CASES!

SFHS UPDATE:

• October 2nd, 2020 •

Our 4th round of entire-site testing was performed on 9/29/20. We had no new cases of COVID-19 with either residents or staff. This allows our care center to stop weekly testing of residents. Patio visits will be resuming on Monday October 5th following strict guidelines.

We continue to follow the recommended guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and take all appropriate measures possible to protect the health and wellness of all who live and work here. Our staff will be routinely tested weekly according to CMS guidelines. Our next round of testing will take place on Tuesday October 6th.

The coming cooler months will continue to challenge us in limiting the impact of COVID-19 on our community. It is important for each of us to think about how our actions affect others we come in contact with. We must protect one another. You are a key partner in the safe reopening of our care center, please remember to social distance, wear a mask, and practice proper hand hygiene. Remember to stay home if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have had close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19.

If you or someone you know may be interested in working side by side with us as we truly make a difference in the lives of our residents, please contact our care center or visit www.jobswithus.org for more information.

We truly appreciate your patience as we navigate through these uncharted times and prepare to expand visits and other activities. We all look forward to the days ahead when we’re able to enjoy the simple pleasures of hugs, handshakes, and warm in-person greetings again.

Please follow our Facebook page (@Heritage Manor Health Center) for all COVID updates and information on what is happening inside our care center. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Chester Fishel, Administrator, at cfishel@hmhc.sfhs.org, or by phone at 218-274-7711.

3rd Round of Entire-Site Testing Results

September 25, 2020

Our 3rd round of entire-site testing was performed on 9/22/20.  We had no new cases of COVID-19 with either residents or staff.  We will be testing again on 9/29/20.  We are required to do entire house testing until we have gone 2 consecutive weeks with no additional cases.

 Tests PositiveTests NegativeTests PendingTotal Tested
Residents062062
Staff090090
9/22/2020 Results

We continue to follow the recommended guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and take all appropriate measures possible to protect the health and wellness of all who live and work here. We test symptomatic residents and staff as symptoms arise and perform entire-site testing during an outbreak (1 or more positive cases of either a resident or staff in our care center). Should a confirmed case come from any of these tests, we would promptly notify our residents, their families and staff.

On September 17, 2020, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) released Memorandum QSO-20-39-NH Nursing Home Visitation – COVID 19 which provides updated visitation guidelines for skilled nursing facilities; https://www.cms.gov/files/document/qso-20-39-nh.pdf. We are currently waiting for the MN Department of Health direction on this Memo before we begin working on a policy & implementation plan.

Please follow our Facebook page (@Heritage Manor Health Center) for all COVID updates and information on what is happening inside our care center. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Chester Fishel, Administrator, at cfishel@hmhc.sfhs.org, or by phone at 218-274-7711.

2nd Round of Entire-Site Testing Results

September 17, 2020

Our 2nd round of entire-site testing was performed on 9/15/2020. We have had 1 additional staff member and 1 contracted staff member test positive for COVID-19. We will be testing again on 9/22/2020.

We continue to follow all recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Residents are being monitored throughout all shifts. All staff continue to be screened prior to entering the building and are required to wear surgical masks and eye protection.

Due to the positive cases in our care center, we will continue suspending patio visits at this time. We continue to encourage closed window visits and virtual visits. Please contact Kim Lautizi, Activity Director klautizi@hmhc.sfhs.org, or by phone at 218-274-7715 to schedule your visit.

The COVID Pandemic has created new employment opportunities in our care center for people wanting to help our most at-risk population combat this virus. If you or someone you know may be interested in working side by side with us as we truly make a difference in the lives of our residents, please contact our care center or visit www.jobswithus.org for more information.  

Please follow our Facebook page (@Heritage Manor Health Center) for all COVID updates and information on what is happening inside our care center. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Chester Fishel, Administrator, at cfishel@hmhc.sfhs.org, or by phone at 218-274-7711.

Testing Results: No New Cases!

September 10, 2020

Chisolm Health Center began proactively testing all residents and staff of on 9/8/2020. The results from this initial round of entire-site testing are shown below. We have had no additional staff or resident’s tests positive for COVID-19.  We will be testing again on 9/15/2020. Please note, we are required to do entire-house testing until we have gone 2 consecutive weeks with no additional cases.

 Tests PositiveTests NegativeTests PendingTotal Tested
Residents062062
Staff090090
Results from 9/8/2020 Entire-site testing

We continue to follow all recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Residents are being monitored throughout all shifts. All staff continue to be screened prior to entering the building and are required to wear surgical masks and eye protection.

We continue to offer outdoor visits, window visits and virtual visits. As a reminder, all visitors must comply with our screening protocols and other infection control measures when they visit their loved one. Please contact Kim Lautizi, Activity Director klautizi@hmhc.sfhs.org, or by phone at 218-274-7715 to schedule your visit in advance.

Looking for ways to help? We have a variety of positions available with flexible scheduling and on the job training. Please contact our care center for more information or visit www.jobswithus.org to apply.

We appreciate all the support, prayers, and offers of help that we’ve received. If you have specific questions or concerns, please contact Chester Fishel, Administrator, at cfishel@hmhc.sfhs.org, or by phone at 218-274-7711.