01-11-2022: VISITATION UPDATE

  • Three residents positive for COVID
  • Additional staff members have tested positive COVID
  • All units still allowing visitation under CMS guidance
  • Indoor Group Activities remain postpone

 

Today, two additional residents tested positive for COVID 19.  They are from the West 3 and East 1 units of our Dalton Place building, and they have been placed together in a zone that quarantines them from all other residents.  The families of these residents have been contacted.  Staff providing care to these residents are following CDC and CMS infection control protocols to help prevent any cross contamination.  We will continue to isolate these residents in a separate zone until the virus has past and we obtain a negative test result showing they are no longer contagious.

Through our regular and breakout testing, additional staff have tested positive.  We currently have a total of 24 staff who are positive.  Per CDC and CMS guidelines, we are conducting ongoing testing of all residents and staff on the following units: 600, 700, 800, East 1, West 2, East 3, and West 3.  Other departments that have been affected are also being tested.

Should any of our ongoing testing produce other covid positive results, the family of any covid positive resident will be contacted right away, and all families will be notified of any visitation changes.

Visitation on each of the nursing units is still allowed as long as each visitor is appropriately screened at our front gate, wears a mask, follows hand hygiene protocols, and keeps socially distanced during the visit.  The only exceptions are with regard to newly admitted residents who are unvaccinated or any current resident who has tested positive for COVID 19.  Such residents must first complete an isolation period prior to any visitation.  If your loved falls under one of the two categories, you can contact their Social Worker or Unit Manager to confirm the date isolation will be completed and/or to ask about Compassionate Care visits.

You can contact the Unit Managers or Social Workers of your loved one’s unit using our number 423-490-1599 and asking for them by name.

Otherwise, all visitors of residents in both the Dalton Place and the Hamilton Terrace buildings are welcome and are to follow these guidelines when visiting:

  • By CDC guidance that CMS requires we follow, visitors inside the buildings are to be masked.  Because not all patients are vaccinated, visitors and patients wishing to visit without masks are to conduct their visit outdoors.  Visitors may also be required to wear additional personal protective equipment that we will supply while in the room visiting a resident depending on the status of the unit and the status of the resident. Keep in mind that our patients are at our center because their health is already compromised.  Let’s join together in helping keep them safe while inside!  Afterhours visits can be provided by contacting your loved one’s social worker.

Also, Indoor Group Activities remain postpone at this time due to the high positivity rate Hamilton County which is above 10%.  Once the county the rate goes back below 10% for two weeks, we will be able to allow Indoor Group Activities again.

 

Thanks for your understanding!

 

Dave Boozer, Administrator

423-490-2274

daveboozer@standiferplace.org

01-05-2022: VISITATION UPDATE

  • One resident has tested positive for COVID
  • Additional staff members have tested positive COVID
  • All units still allowing visitation under CMS guidance
  • Indoor Group Activities remain postpone

 

Today, one resident has tested positive for COVID 19 and has been placed in an isolated zone.  This resident is from the 800 unit of the Hamilton Terrace building and has no roommate.  The family of this resident has been contacted.  All residents and staff of the 800 unit have also been tested, and there are no other positive test results at this time.  Staff providing care to this resident are following CDC and CMS infection control protocols to help prevent any cross contamination.  We will continue to isolate this resident in a separate zone from all other residents until the virus has past and we obtain a negative test result showing the resident is no longer contagious.

Additional staff have tested positive such that we have a total of 21 staff with active COVID 19 and off of work.  The units involved among these staff are 600, 700, 800 and 900 units of the Hamilton Terrace building as well as West 2, East 3, and West 3 of the Dalton Place building.  Our Food and Nutrition Department and Business Office have also been affected.

All CDC and CMS infection control and testing guidelines are being followed in an effort to protect all staff and residents.  Each resident and staff member on the nursing units in the buildings listed above and staff in the Food and Nutrition department and the Business Office have been tested and are now placed under a 14 day observation period.  None of the additional testing thus far has resulted in COVID 19 positive results.

Visitation on each of the nursing units is still allowed to continue as long as each visitor is appropriately screened at our front gate and then wears a mask, keeps socially distanced during the visit, and follows hand hygiene protocols.

Should any of our ongoing testing during the 14 day observation produce another covid positive result, the family of any covid positive resident will be contacted right away, and all families will be notified of changes to the observation period.

If you have any questions concerning these matters, you can contact the Unit Managers or Social Workers of your loved one’s unit using our number 423-490-1599 and asking for them by name.

Currently all of our nursing units in both the Dalton Place building and the Hamilton Terrace building are allowing visitation.  The only exceptions at this time are any newly admitted residents who are unvaccinated.  They must first complete a 14 day isolation period prior to any visitation.  If your loved one is newly admitted, you can contact their social worker or unit manager to confirm the date isolation will be completed.

Otherwise, all visitors of residents in both the Dalton Place and the Hamilton Terrace buildings are welcome and are to follow these guidelines when visiting:

  • By CDC guidance that CMS requires we follow, visitors inside the buildings are to be masked.  Because not all patients are vaccinated, visitors and patients wishing to visit without masks are to conduct their visit outdoors.  Visitors may also be required to wear additional personal protective equipment that we will supply while in the room visiting a resident depending on the status of the unit and the status of the resident. Keep in mind that our patients are at our center because their health is already compromised.  Let’s join together in helping keep them safe while inside!  Afterhours visits can be provided by contacting your loved one’s social worker.

Also, Indoor Group Activities remain postpone at this time due to the high positivity rate Hamilton County which is above 10%.  Once the county the rate goes back below 10% for two weeks, we will be able to allow Indoor Group Activities again.

 

Thanks for your understanding!

 

Dave Boozer, Administrator

423-490-2274

daveboozer@standiferplace.org

12-31-2021: VISITATION UPDATE

  • Additional staff members have tested positive COVID
  • All units still allowing visitation under CMS guidance
  • Indoor Group Activities remain postpone

Over the past 2 days we have had additional staff test positive for COVID 19 as the virus continues to increase in our community and the tri-state area.  We currently have a total of 11 staff out of work due to COVID 19.  The units involved among these staff are 600 and 700 of the Hamilton Terrace building as well as West 2 and East 3 of the Dalton Place building.  Our Food and Nutrition Department and Business Office have also been affected.

All CDC and CMS infection control and testing guidelines are being followed in an effort to protect all staff and residents.  Each resident and staff member on the nursing units in the buildings listed above and staff in the Food and Nutrition department and the Business Office have been tested and are now placed under a 14 day observation period.  None of the additional testing thus far has resulted in COVID 19 positive results.

Visitation on each of the nursing units is still allowed to continue as long as each visitor is appropriately screened at our front gate and then wears a mask, keeps socially distanced during the visit, and follows hand hygiene protocols.

Should any of our ongoing testing during the 14 day observation produce another covid positive result, the family of any covid positive resident will be contacted right away, and all families will be notified of changes to the observation period.

If you have any questions concerning these matters, you can contact the Unit Managers or Social Workers of your loved one’s unit using our number 423-490-1599 and asking for them by name.

Currently all of our nursing units in both the Dalton Place building and the Hamilton Terrace building are allowing visitation.  The only exceptions at this time are any newly admitted residents who are unvaccinated.  They must first complete a 14 day isolation period prior to any visitation.  If your loved one is newly admitted, you can contact their social worker or unit manager to confirm the date isolation will be completed.

Otherwise, all visitors of residents in both the Dalton Place and the Hamilton Terrace buildings are welcome and are to follow these guidelines when visiting:

  • By CDC guidance that CMS requires we follow, visitors inside the buildings are to be masked.  Because not all patients are vaccinated, visitors and patients wishing to visit without masks are to conduct their visit outdoors.  Visitors may also be required to wear additional personal protective equipment that we will supply while in the room visiting a resident depending on the status of the unit and the status of the resident. Keep in mind that our patients are at our center because their health is already compromised.  Let’s join together in helping keep them safe while inside!  Afterhours visits can be provided by contacting your loved one’s social worker.

Also, Indoor Group Activities remain postpone at this time due to the high positivity rate Hamilton County which is above 10%.  Once the county the rate goes back below 10% for two weeks, we will be able to allow Indoor Group Activities again.

 

Thanks for your understanding!

 

Dave Boozer, Administrator

423-490-2274

daveboozer@standiferplace.org

12-29-2021: VISITATION UPDATE

  • 4 staff members have tested positive COVID
  • All units allowing visitation
  • Indoor Group Activities remain postpone

Three of our staff working on the 600 and 700 units have tested positive for COVID 19.  One member of our Food and Nutrition staff also tested positive.  These staff members have been removed from the schedule and will not return to work until they are no longer positive.  All CDC and CMS infection control and testing guidelines are being followed in an effort to protect all staff and residents.  Each resident and staff member on the 600 and 700 units and staff in the Food and Nutrition department were tested today.  No others had a COVID 19 positive result.

Be aware that the 600 and 700 units have been placed under a 14 observation and isolation period which includes ongoing testing of staff and residents per CDC and CMS guidelines.

Visitation on the 600 and 700 units is still allowed to continue as long as each visitor is appropriately screened at our front gate and then wears a mask, keeps socially distanced during the visit, and follows hand hygiene protocols.

Should any of our ongoing testing during the 14 day observation produce another covid positive result, the family of any covid positive resident will be contacted right away, and all families will be notified of changes to the observation period.

If you have any questions concerning these matters, you can contact the 600 and 700 Unit Manager Roxana Johnson or the Social Workers Kristen Bowers and Adeline Mayes using our number 423-490-1599 and asking for them by name.

Currently all of our nursing units in both the Dalton Place building and the Hamilton Terrace building are allowing visitation.  The only exceptions at this time are any newly admitted residents who are unvaccinated.  They must first complete a 14 day isolation period prior to any visitation.  If your loved one is newly admitted, you can contact their social worker or unit manager to confirm the date isolation will be completed.

Otherwise, all visitors of residents in both the Dalton Place and the Hamilton Terrace buildings are welcome and are to follow these guidelines when visiting:

  • By CDC guidance that CMS requires we follow, visitors inside the buildings are to be masked.  Because not all patients are vaccinated, visitors and patients wishing to visit without masks are to conduct their visit outdoors.  Visitors may also be required to wear additional personal protective equipment that we will supply while in the room visiting a resident depending on the status of the unit and the status of the resident. Keep in mind that our patients are at our center because their health is already compromised.  Let’s join together in helping keep them safe while inside!  Afterhours visits can be provided by contacting your loved one’s social worker.

Regarding Indoor Group Activities, we have had to halt these activities due to the high positivity rate Hamilton County which is above 10%.  Once county the rate goes back below 10% for 2 weeks, we will be able to allow Indoor Group Activities again.

 

Thanks for your understanding!

 

Dave Boozer, Administrator

423-490-2274

daveboozer@standiferplace.org

12-08-2021: VISITATION UPDATE

  • Dalton Place West 2 unit – staff member positive COVID test result
  • All units allowing visitation
  • Indoor Group Activities may be postpone again

One of our West 2 staff members has tested positive for COVID 19.  This staff member has been removed from the schedule and will not return to work until they are no longer positive.  All CDC and CMS infection control and testing guidelines are being followed in an effort to protect all staff and residents.  Each resident and staff member on the West 2 unit was tested today, and no others had a COVID 19 positive result.

Be aware that the West 2 unit is placed under a 14 observation and isolation period which includes ongoing testing of staff and residents per CDC and CMS guidelines.

Visitation on the West 2 unit is still allowed to continue as long as each visitor is appropriately screened at our front gate and then wears a mask, keeps socially distanced during the visit, and follows hand hygiene protocols.

Should any of our ongoing testing during the 14 day observation produce another covid positive result, the family of any covid positive resident will be contacted right away, and all families will be notified of changes to the observation period.

If you have any questions concerning these matters, you can contact the West 2 Unit Manager Yolanda Cameron or the Social Worker Tracy Carter using our number 423-490-1599 and asking for them by name.

Currently all of our nursing units in both the Dalton Place building and the Hamilton Terrace building are allowing visitation.  The only exceptions at this time are any newly admitted residents who are unvaccinated.  They must first complete a 14 day isolation period prior to any visitation.  If your loved one is newly admitted, you can contact their social worker or unit manager to confirm the date isolation will be completed.

Otherwise, all visitors of residents in both the Dalton Place and the Hamilton Terrace buildings are welcome and are to follow these guidelines when visiting:

  • By CDC guidance that CMS requires we follow, visitors inside the buildings are to be masked.  Because not all patients are vaccinated, visitors and patients wishing to visit without masks are to conduct their visit outdoors.  Visitors may also be required to wear additional personal protective equipment that we will supply while in the room visiting a resident depending on the status of the unit and the status of the resident. Keep in mind that our patients are at our center because their health is already compromised.  Let’s join together in helping keep them safe while inside!  Afterhours visits can be provided by contacting your loved one’s social worker.

Indoor Group Activities are ongoing currently; however, with the slowly rising positivity rate in Hamilton County, we may have to halt gathering in groups indoors.  If so, we will make another announcement here on our website.  Thankfully, the rate is still below 10% thus far this week.

 

Dave Boozer, Administrator

daveboozer@standiferplace.org

423-490-2274

12-06-2021: VISITATION UPDATE

  • All units allowing visitation
  • Indoor Group Activities may be postpone again

Standifer Place has been free of any additional COVID cases for the past few weeks among residents and staff!  Great news that we pray continues.

Currently all of our nursing units in both the Dalton Place building and the Hamilton Terrace building are allowing visitation.  The only exceptions at this time are any newly admitted residents who are unvaccinated.  They must first complete a 14 day isolation period prior to any visitation.  If your loved one is newly admitted, you can contact their social worker or unit manager to confirm the date isolation will be completed.

Otherwise, all visitors of residents in both the Dalton Place and the Hamilton Terrace buildings are welcome and are to follow these guidelines when visiting:

  • By CDC guidance that CMS requires we follow, visitors inside the buildings are to be masked.  Because not all patients are vaccinated, visitors and patients wishing to visit without masks are to conduct their visit outdoors.  Visitors may also be required to wear additional personal protective equipment that we will supply while in the room visiting a resident depending on the status of the unit and the status of the resident. Keep in mind that our patients are at our center because their health is already compromised.  Let’s join together in helping keep them safe while inside!  Afterhours visits can be provided by contacting your loved one’s social worker.

Indoor Group Activities are ongoing currently; however, with the slowly rising positivity rate in Hamilton County, we may have to halt gathering in groups indoors.  If so, we will make another announcement here on our website.

 

Dave Boozer, Administrator

daveboozer@standiferplace.org

423-490-2274

11-13-2021: VISITATION UPDATE

  • 4 recent COVID cases among staff
  • Group Activities hopefully begin in one week
  • All units allowing visitation

Standifer Place has had 4 staff test positive.  None are direct caregivers, so there are no changes to visitation on the nursing units.  Those staff who tested positive are not working until they have completed their required isolation at home and no longer have symptoms.  Additional testing is being conducted among the departments who had the positive cases.

With the Hamilton County positivity rate having stayed below 10% for the past 2 weeks, we are set to begin indoor Group Activities again.  Once our additional testing due to the positive cases is completed, we hope to begin Group Activities after this coming week.

We are thankful that currently all of our nursing units in both the Dalton Place building and the Hamilton Terrace building are allowing visitation.  The only exceptions at this time are any newly admitted residents who are unvaccinated.  They must first complete a 14 day isolation period prior to any visitation.  If your loved one is newly admitted, you can contact their social worker or unit manager to confirm the date isolation will be completed.

Otherwise, all visitors of residents in both the Dalton Place and the Hamilton Terrace buildings are welcome and are to follow these guidelines when visiting:

  • By CDC guidance that CMS requires we follow, visitors inside the buildings are to be masked.  Because not all patients are vaccinated, visitors and patients wishing to visit without masks are to conduct their visit outdoors.  Visitors may also be required to wear additional personal protective equipment that we will supply while in the room visiting a resident depending on the status of the unit and the status of the resident. Keep in mind that our patients are at our center because their health is already compromised.  Let’s join together in helping keep them safe while inside!  Afterhours visits can be provided by contacting your loved one’s social worker.

Dave Boozer, Administrator

daveboozer@standiferplace.org

423-490-2274

11-07-2021: VISITATION UPDATE

  • All units allowing visitation

We are thankful that currently all of our nursing units in both the Dalton Place building and the Hamilton Terrace building are allowing visitation.  The only exceptions at this time are any newly admitted residents who are unvaccinated.  They must first complete a 14 day isolation period prior to any visitation.  If you loved one is a newly admitted resident, you can contact their social worker or unit manager to confirm the date isolation will end.

Otherwise, all visitors of residents in both the Dalton Place and the Hamilton Terrace buildings are welcome and are to follow these guidelines when visiting:

  • By CDC guidance that CMS requires we follow, visitors inside the buildings are to be masked.  Because not all patients are vaccinated, visitors and patients wishing to visit without masks are to conduct their visit outdoors.  Visitors may also be required to wear additional personal protective equipment that we will supply while in the room visiting a resident depending on the status of the unit and the status of the resident. Keep in mind that our patients are at our center because their health is already compromised.  Let’s join together in helping keep them safe while inside!  Afterhours visits can be provided by contacting your loved one’s social worker.

Dave Boozer, Administrator

daveboozer@standiferplace.org

423-490-2274

10-07-2021: VISITATION UPDATE

  • Hamilton Terrace 600/C and 700/D units visitation restrictions lifted
  • Hamilton Terrace 400/A and 500/B units remain under observation

We are pleased to announce that as of this afternoon, the 600/C and 700/D units in Hamilton Terrace building have successfully completed their observation and isolation period without any new positive covid test results for residents or staff!  Therefore, visitation restrictions have been lifted for these two units.

The 400/A and 500/B units remain under a 14 observation and isolation period which includes:

  • ongoing testing per CDC and CMS guidelines; and,
  • all visitation must be scheduled through our social workers, David Turner and Kristin Bowers.

Should any of our ongoing testing on the 400/A and 500/B units during the 14 day observation produce another covid positive result, the family of any covid positive resident will be contacted right away, and all families will be notified of changes to the observation period.

If you have any questions concerning these matters, you can contact the 400 and 500 Manager Melissa Lawrence or schedule visitation with the Social Workers David Turner or Kristin Bowers using our number 423-490-1599 and asking for them by name.

For all visitors of residents in both the Dalton Place and the Hamilton Terrace buildings:  By CDC guidance that CMS requires we follow, visitors inside the buildings are to be masked.  Because not all patients are vaccinated, visitors and patients wishing to visit without masks are to conduct their visit outdoors.  Visitors may also be required to wear additional personal protective equipment that we will supply while in the room visiting a resident depending on the status of the unit and the status of the resident.  Keep in mind that our patients are at our center because their health is already compromised.  Let’s join together in helping keep them safe while inside!  Afterhours visits can be provided by contacting your loved one’s social worker.

Dave Boozer, Administrator

daveboozer@standiferplace.org

423-490-2274

10-01-2021: VISITATION UPDATE

  • Positive Test result on 400/A unit
  • Hamilton Terrace 400/A and 500/B units remain under observation
  • Hamilton Terrace 600/C and 700/D units remain under observation

On 10-01-2021, a resident of the 400 unit tested positive for covid and was immediately moved into the Red Zone in accordance with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Centers for Medicare/Medicaid (CMS) guidelines.  There are a total of 2 residents cared for in this Red Zone and each family has been made aware.

The 400/A and 500/B units remain under a 14 observation and isolation period which includes:

  • ongoing testing per CDC and CMS guidelines; and,
  • all visitation must be scheduled through our social workers, David Turner and Kristin Bowers.

Should any of our ongoing testing during the 14 day observation produce another covid positive result, the family of any covid positive resident will be contacted right away, and all families will be notified of changes to the observation period.

If you have any questions concerning these matters, you can contact the 400 and 500 Manager Melissa Lawrence or schedule visitation with the Social Workers David Turner or Kristin Bowers using our number 423-490-1599 and asking for them by name.

The 600/C and 700/D units remain under observation until 10-01-2021 barring no further positive COVID test results.  Due to the acute medical conditions on the 600 and 700 units, visitation is limited to Window Visits and Compassionate Care visits during this time.  You can call the social worker Adeline Mayes to schedule a visit.

Residents and the staff of 400/A, 500/B, 600/C, and 700/D units will continue to be tested per CDC guidelines during their observation periods.

For all visitors of residents in both the Dalton Place and the Hamilton Terrace buildings:  By CDC guidance that CMS requires we follow, visitors inside the buildings are to be masked.  Because not all patients are vaccinated, visitors and patients wishing to visit without masks are to conduct their visit outdoors.  Visitors may also be required to wear additional personal protective equipment that we will supply while in the room visiting a resident depending on the status of the unit and the status of the resident.  Keep in mind that our patients are at our center because their health is already compromised.  Let’s join together in helping keep them safe while inside!  Afterhours visits can be provided by contacting your loved one’s social worker.

Dave Boozer, Administrator

daveboozer@standiferplace.org

423-490-2274