Lancashire Hall COVID Communications

The Lancaster County positivity rate this week is down to 0.8%.  We continue to do monthly testing of non-vaccinated staff.  There are no positive test results.  We continue to follow CDC, CMS and DOH guidance for infection prevention which includes screening of all individuals entering the facility, wearing required PPE, hand washing, wiping down surfaces and providing on-going education/reminders to staff and residents regularly. Have a nice weekend! Sharon Eyster, MA, ACBSW, CNHA, FACHCA Director of Operations

There continue to be no new positive employee or resident test results.  The Lancaster County positivity rate remains at 1.4% again for the second week in a row.  We continue to conduct screening for all persons entering the building.  If you have symptoms or do not feel well, we ask that you do not visit.  Many people have seasonal allergies.  Allergy symptoms are similar to COVID-19 and we cannot just take someone's word for it if they present with symptoms.  We will not permit anyone to visit that is exhibiting symptoms.  We are aware that there are new variants of the virus therefore, we will continue to take every precaution to protect our vulnerable residents.  We appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation.  I think we are all looking forward to the day when we can put this behind us! Have a great weekend! Sharon Eyster, MA, ACBSW, CNHA, FACHCA Director of Operations

 We are pleased to report that we continue to have no positive employee or resident test results.  The Lancaster County positivity rate is down to 1.4%.  We are doing monthly routine testing of non-vaccinated employees as well as new unvaccinated residents and those going out on LOA over night.  The rehab back and center hallways are designated as Yellow Zones for new unvaccinated residents admitted to the facility and others who present with potential signs or symptoms of COVID-19.  We are continuing with screening of all individuals who come to the facility as per continued requirements for surveillance purposes.  This will continue until we are directed otherwise by CDC, CMS, and/or PA DOH.  We continue to offer and encourage the vaccine for all residents and staff.   Have a nice weekend! Sharon Eyster, MA, ACBSW, CNHA, FACHCA Director of Operations

We have completed all outbreak testing following the last employee positive test result on 5/14.   The Lancaster County positivity rate is now down to 2.2%.   Therefore, we will now be testing unvaccinated staff monthly unless there is a new resident or employee positive test result.  Visitation remains open.  Currently, 51% of the staff and 80% of residents are vaccinated.  All employees and residents are offered and encouraged to receive the vaccine.  We are required to report vaccination status of employees and residents to the CDC.  Additionally, we are obtaining information of the vaccine status for any vendors/contractors who work in the building at least one day during the week as required by CDC for reporting purposes.  We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to work through  the vaccine reporting guidance.  Please feel free to call us with any questions or concerns. Have a beautiful weekend! Sharon Eyster, MA, ACBSW, CNHA, FACHCA Director of Operat