Visitation Checklist:

  • Complete screening including temperature check
  • Sign the visitor log
  • Perform hand hygiene
  • Face covering/Mask covering nose and mouth throughout visit
  • Maintain 6 feet distance from resident throughout visit
  • Visit only in the designated area as directed by the center staff
  • Visits are scheduled in advance and for a designated length of time

Notify the center immediately if you develop symptoms or test positive for COVID-19 after visiting your loved one

Visitors that do not pass screening will not be allowed to visit. During visitation, failure to follow staff instructions on COVID-19 infection control, such as but not limited to: wearing face covering/mask throughout visit over nose and mouth, maintaining 6 feet distance from resident, refusal to complete visitor screening, hand hygiene, the visitor will be asked to immediately leave the center.

*Please be advised that certain states may have additional requirements so please be sure to speak with a care center representative about their visitation requirementsCenters that have reported a positive case in their center will not be open for visitation and will not re-open upon all staff and residents have tested negative.  Exceptions for Compassionate Care visits will apply in accordance with CMS guidelines.

Facts:

Symptoms– Fever or chills, cough, difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea

Older adults and those with underlying chronic medical conditions are at higher risk, according to the CDC.

Hand sanitation by washing or sanitizing your hands is the best way to prevent spread of infections.

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