COVID-19 VISITATION POLICY

Visitation Policy and Procedure

Policy

The purpose of this policy is to allow residents the freedom to have visitation when the facility has 2 or more COVID positive cases. Everyone visiting the resident must follow the procedures outlined.

Procedure

1. Visitation hours: 8am-9pm. In-person visitation is permitted unless the resident objects. The resident, resident’s designated representative, or the healthcare team may limit visitation based on the individual needs of the resident. Visitations must be scheduled to prevent overcrowding. Visitors must stay a minimum of four feet away from the resident during visitation.
2. Screening: All visitors must have their temperature checked at the door, answer the COVID questionnaire, and review the infection control and handwashing policy. Any questions or concerns about visitation should be directed to the Administrator.
3. Isolation precautions: If the resident is under isolation precautions, visitors must comply with those precautions. Better Days will provide education on the applicable isolation precautions.
4. Mask (facial coverings, gloves, or gowns if required):
   • Visitors will be required to wear a mask if:
   • The visitor is exhibiting signs or symptoms of, or has been diagnosed with, an infectious disease spread by droplet or airborne transmission.
   • The resident exhibits signs or symptoms of, or has been diagnosed with, an infectious disease spread by droplet or airborne transmission.
   • The resident has a diagnosed immune condition that is known to spread easily. Gowns, masks, and gloves will be provided by the community if required.
5. Essential caregivers: A designated essential caregiver will be allowed in-person visitation for at least 2 hours in addition to the normal visitation hours.
6. Visitors under 18: All visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult and follow the visitation guidelines.
7. Disinfection: After each visitation, the area will be disinfected by the staff.
8. Third-party personnel: Any third-party personnel providing care to residents must wear a mask, be screened at the door, and must not have any COVID/FLU-like symptoms before entering the community.
9. Vaccination requirement: All visitors and third-party vendors must provide proof of vaccination before entering the community.

I have read and understand the visitation policy and procedure. I understand that visitation times and dates may vary, as there are many residents and family members with different needs and visitation requirements.

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