A: As elderly persons are more vulnerable to viruses than the general population, we are attempting to reasonably limit the risk by taking the following actions:
- Taking temperature readings of all staff members, medical personnel, vendors, and visitors entering the community and asking them to verify that they have not had symptoms of or exposure to COVID-19
- Taking daily temperature readings of all residents and monitoring them for any COVID-19 symptoms
- Encouraging residents to practice “social distancing” by not having group gatherings
- Disinfecting our building daily including all high-touch areas
- Posting signs at our main entrance alerting guests and visitors that they may NOT visit if they are having Coronavirus-related symptoms including fever, coughing, and shortness of breath
- Educating our staff and residents about methods to limit transmission of viruses