Update September 27, 2020
We received notification this morning that one (1) asymptomatic staff member tested positive during our weekly testing this week . It has been over a month since our last positive employee test result and almost four months since a resident tested positive. We continue the screening of all individuals who enter the facility and do not permit admission to anyone presenting with symptoms or failing the screening process. Additionally, staff are wearing eye protection and N95 masks throughout the building. The Infection Prevention Nurse and other management staff monitor employees daily for compliance with use of PPE and infection control precautions. According to the PA DOH Guidance to Skilled Nursing Facilities published September 3, 2020, one new positive employee or resident test result is considered an "outbreak". Therefore, we are required to go back to St ep 1 of the reopening proc...