
VISITING OUR COMMUNITY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Per CMS guidelines, without prior notification, visitation is restricted if a resident or staff member tests positive for COVID-19. Prior to resuming visits, all residents and staff must be tested and there must be no new positive cases. On April 1, a Baptist Homes Skilled Nursing resident tested positive for COVID-19. Therefore, visitation to the Skilled Nursing Residence is suspended until further notice.
Routine testing of staff, as recommended by CMS, will continue. In addition, residents and/or staff will be tested if symptomatic or if there is a new positive COVID-19 case in the community. Baptist Homes updates and modifies its visiting hours and visitation policies based upon current recommendations by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and other regulatory agencies. We are striving to open our doors to family and friends in a safe and responsible manner, and thank you for your patience as we continue our diligence to prevent the COVID-19 virus from affecting our community, while providing residents with the highest quality of living possible.
GUIDELINES FOR SKILLED NURSING VISITATION
Visitations will be available daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM by appointment only. The last appointment will be scheduled at 5:00 PM.
Appointments must be scheduled by calling 412-350-9654. Weekend appointments must be scheduled no later than 5:00 PM on Friday.
Visits will last 30 minutes.
Visits will occur in the resident’s room.
Only two visitors are permitted per resident room during the appointment.
There will be eight (8) residents per floor/unit receiving visitors during each 30-minute appointment.
The resident must wear a mask during the entire visit whether vaccinated or unvaccinated. The mask must cover their nose, mouth and chin.
No visitors under the age of eighteen (18) at this time. No animals at this time.
Residents in isolation due to testing positive for COVID-19 or in quarantine for possible COVID-19 infection are unable to have visits until they are out of isolation/quarantine.
Please call 724-875-6455 or the nursing supervisor on call at 412-600-8275 for questions regarding visitation.
GUIDELINES FOR PERSONAL CARE VISITATION
Visitations will be available daily during the normal visiting hours. No overnight visits.
Visits may occur outdoors or in the resident’s room.
The resident must wear a mask during the entire visit whether vaccinated or unvaccinated. The mask must cover their nose, mouth and chin.
Only two visitors in the resident’s room at a time, including couple suites.
No visitors under the age of 18 at this time. No animals at this time.
Residents in isolation due to testing positive for COVID-19 or in quarantine for possible COVID-19 infection are unable to have visits until they are out of isolation/quarantine.
Please call 412-572-8213 or 724-448-6128 for questions regarding visitation.
GUIDELINES FOR OUTINGS WITH FAMILY MEMBER
COVID-19 can cause serious health complications, including hospitalization and possibly death. It is strongly recommended that if you take your family member out of Baptist Homes for an outing or visit, that you continue to adhere to good infection control practices.
On return to our skilled nursing community, let staff know if your family member was exposed to anyone that tested positive, or is in the process of being tested or has symptoms of COVID-19.
On return from their outing, your family member WILL BE REQUIRED TO QUARANTINE. For skilled nursing residents, being placed in quarantine will require your family member to move to another room or unit.
Vaccinated residents will be required to quarantine for seven days and will be tested for CVID-19 on Day 5. Unvaccinated residents will be required to quarantine for 14 days.