COVID-19 Update
May 21, 2020
Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families, and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued success in containing and preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Since the last update of May 15th there have been no newly diagnosed cases among staff or residents. Currently, there are no residents or staff members who are symptomatic for COVID-19 on either of our campuses. Baptist Homes Society continues to follow the mandates put in place by Governor Wolf that restrict visitation and support infection control. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative of the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents, and the community. See the full memo here.
May 15, 2020
Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison, Jr. issued an update to all residents, families, and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s efforts over the last two months to contain and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Since the last update of May 8th, there have been no newly diagnosed cases among staff or residents. Currently, there are no residents or staff members who are symptomatic for COVID-19 on either of our campuses. While Allegheny County has been moved from COVID Condition Red to COVID Condition Yellow, restrictions for visitation in all healthcare areas have not changed. Baptist Homes Society thanks you for your continued understanding, cooperation, and compliance. See the full memo here.
May 8, 2020
Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison, Jr. issued a memo to all residents, families, and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s efforts over the last two months to contain and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. There have been no new cases of COVID-19 since the last update on April 30. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative of the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents, and the community. See the full memo here.
April 30, 2020
Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison, Jr. issued a memo regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and Baptist Homes Society’s hard work over the last two months to contain and prevent the spread of the virus. Since early March, Baptist Homes Society has taken steps to prevent and contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus in our communities. In accordance with the guidance published by the Centers for Disease Control, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the PA Department of Health, and the PA Department of Human Services, Baptist Homes Society has worked diligently to limit exposures and bolster infection control procedures. We prepared staff, accumulated resources, and enlisted the cooperation of residents and their families. We remain resolved to provide a safe environment for residents and staff. To date, with a total of about 755 residents being served on our two campuses, three residents have tested positive (about 0.4%) for COVID-19. With a total of approximately 656 staff and contracted staff members, 14 staff have tested positive (about 2.13%) during this same time period. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative of the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents, and the community. Click Here to read the COVID-19 Memo.
April 21, 2020
As previously reported, due to the receipt of a report that a Baptist Homes staff member had tested positive for COVID-19, Baptist Homes began testing all residents and staff of the Skilled Nursing Center. To date, of the 200 tests administered, 197 have come back negative for COVID-19 and we are awaiting results on three more individuals.
April 17, 2020
Late last evening, Baptist Homes was notified that a member of the skilled nursing staff tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. This staff member has not been in the building since April 10, 2020. Fortunately, at this point in time, no residents or other staff members exhibit any signs or symptoms of a COVID-19 infection. However, in an abundance of caution and to provide our residents and staff with a measure of assurance, Baptist Homes is testing all residents and staff of the Skilled Nursing Center for the presence of COVID-19. We hope and pray that these tests will be negative.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this important safety measure.
April 14, 2020
As part of our Baptist Homes Society family, we want you to be aware of a recent development on the status of the COVID-19 virus at the Providence Point campus. Today, we were notified that three additional Providence Point staff members have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. One has not worked since April 5, one has not worked since April 7, and one has not worked since April 8.
We have notified the PA Department of Health and the Allegheny County Health Department and are following their recommendations for next steps and appropriate follow-up.
Baptist Homes Society is resolved to continue to provide a safe environment for our residents and staff.
April 10, 2020
Today we were notified that two of Providence Point’s skilled nursing residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Allegheny County Health Department were informed, and we continue to follow their recommendations and guidance in our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 in our community. We understand and embrace our obligations in this challenging time and are deeply appreciative for the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents, and the community. To date, Baptist Homes has no reported incidents of COVID-19.
April 9, 2020
In this time of pandemic, Baptist Homes Society remains committed to the fulfilment of our mission. For more than 110 years, Baptist Homes Society has been in the forefront of providing quality senior living and care to older adults of Southwestern Pennsylvania. For months, we have planned and taken steps to prepare for the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on our communities. In accordance with guidance published by the Centers for Disease Control, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, we have worked to limit exposures and bolster our infection control procedures to address the specific risks presented by COVID-19. We have prepared staff, accumulated resources and enlisted the cooperation of residents and their families as we face this unprecedented challenge together.
Despite these efforts, on April 8, 2020, Providence Point administrators were notified that two staff members had tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. We have notified the County Health Department and the Allegheny County Health Department of this development. We are following their directives and recommendations on our next steps. In addition, we have implemented pre-planned measures to contain the COVID-19 virus.
Baptist Homes Society is resolved to continue to provide a safe environment and quality and compassionate care to our residents. We understand and embrace our obligations in this challenging time and are deeply appreciative for the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents and the community.
You may also call our COVID-19 Update for updates: 412.572.2080