Covid-19
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Revised Nursing Home Visitation Guidance – New York State
Our Facility has taken a broad range of precautions to prevent infection and/or mitigate its spread. Our clinical professionals are highly skilled and experienced in working with frail and vulnerable residents and our staff is focused on monitoring and addressing the healthcare concerns of all residents.
When a resident is diagnosed with COVID-19, we take great care to ensure they’re made comfortable in an isolated setting and are under supervision. Our staff wear full protective equipment, to include medical gowns, gloves, eye protection and masks, and follow infection control protocols and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Visitation Guidance & Facts
- If you do not feel well, please do not visit.
- Screening questions may be required upon entrance to the facility.
- Appointments are not required for visitation. Masks are not required.
- Mask use may be required when visiting due to an outbreak. Please observe signage at the facility about mask requirements and adhere to any masking requirement during your visit.
- Even if masks are not required, you may wish to wear a mask if:
- someone in your household is at increased risk for severe disease
- you’re visiting or caring for someone who is moderately to severely immunocompromised
- Recommended Hours:8AM to 8PM with avoidance of mealtime hours 8AM-10AM, 12PM-2PM and 5PM-7PM.
- Visitation is not permitted in meal service areas or the therapy gym.
- We encourage all visitors to remain up to date with all recommended vaccinations
- Residents on Transmission Based Protocol or quarantine may still receive visitors, but visitors should understand the potential risk of visiting and know the precautions necessary for such visits. Additional personal protective equipment may be required.
- Visitors who choose not to defer their visits during a facility outbreak are encouraged to limit their movement in the facility and physically distance when possible.
- Please reschedule your visit if you currently have:
- a positive viral test for SARS-CoV-2
- symptoms of COVID-19
- close contact with someone with SARS-CoV-2 infection or were in another situation that put you at higher risk for transmission. It is safest to defer non-urgent in-person visitation until 10 days after your close contact particularly if you are unable to wear source control.
- While visiting please remember:
Hand hygiene (use of alcohol-based hand rub is preferred)
• Cover your cough
• A covid test can be made available upon request.
Weekly Updates
Update 2/6/23
We have an increase in positive covid cases, especially on the 4th floor. Please use extra precaution and wear full PPE while visiting. We also have positive cases on the second floor.
Update 6/24/2022
As of today 6/24/22: The facility remains free of Covid 19, testing prior to visitation remains in place, along with Infection control procedures, masks are required.
Update 3/21/2022
Our facility is Covid free, previous requirements for a negative covid test prior to visitation remains in place.
Effective 1/12/22 per NYS Governor Kathy Hochul all visitors must wear a surgical type mask (not cloth) and must present upon entry a COVID negative test taken within 24 hours of your visit.
If you do not have a surgical type mask, one will be provided for you upon entry.If you cannot provide a negative COVID test within 24 hours, 1 will be provided for you to test yourself prior to your visit.
Update 12/31/21
As of today 12/31/31: we have 19 staff members and 2 residents who are positive for covid 19. With the local positivity rate at 20%, we will be asking for all visits to be scheduled and advise that you complete a covid 19 rapid test at the facility prior to visiting.
Weekly Update 9/30/2021
Change in a Resident’s Condition or Status Policies and Practices – Infection Control Personal Protective Equipment Cleaning and Disinfection of Environmental Surfaces COVID 19 PPE Burn Rate and PPE Storage Cohorting/Testing During COVID 19
Weekly Update 6/14/2021
COVID 19 Employee Testing Policy update 6-11-21 Personal Caregiving Visitors
Weekly Update 6/4/2021
HH: remains coved free and open for visitation! The 2nd floor remodel is near complete! The unit will be opening soon!! Stay tuned for photos and updates!!
Weekly Update 5/5/2021
HH: has 4 staff out of work, NO residents are positive.
May 2021 Newsletter
Join us we thank all of our Nurses during National Nurses Day!! We would be nothing without them!!
Weekly Update 4/22/2021
3 staff are positive, no residents. Visitation is open.
Weekly Update 4/15/2021
Humboldt: Has one staff positive, but visitation is available!
Weekly Update 4/8/2021
No new cases: visitation is in place, contact activities to schedule a visit. COVID Visitation Policy Rev 4-6-21 COVID 19 Communal Dining rev 4-6-21
Weekly Update 3/30/2021
Please contact the facility to schedue your visits. Visitation will be scheduled in designated locations, inside and outside , weather permitting. Other arrangments will need to be made with the facility Updated NH Visitation Guidance 3 25 21.
Weekly Update 3/22/2021
Visitation is occurring, please contact activities to schedule your visit. Visitation Memo
Weekly Update 3/12/2021
HH: has one staff member test positive, all residents are negative; visitation can resume 3/19. CMS and CDC has put out new visitation guidance, as soon as we have this clarified with the NYS Dept of Health all families and residents will be notified.
Weekly Update 3/3/2021
No new positive cases: visitation continues by appointment, the facility will complete a rapid covid test prior to your visit
Weekly Update 2/25/2021
Humboldt House: : is open for visitation: Please contact the facility activities department to schedule a visit, we will require a negative covid test prior to visitation, which we will do a rapid test at the time of your visit, or you can bring a negative test with you, done with the last 72 hours. …
Weekly Update 2/15/2021
No positive cases, visitation is open, with a negative covid test, contact the facility activities department to schedule a visit. There are local centers to go to get a covid test.
Weekly Update 2/5/2021
1 positive resident, all others are negative!!!! February 2021 Newsletter
Weekly Update 2/2/2021
One positive resident.
Weekly Update 1/12/2021
One resident asymptomatic who still tests positive. January 2021 Newsletter
Weekly Update 12/13/2020
Happy Holidays from Humboldt House. Covid vaccines will begin for our residents and staff on Jan 15th. May you all have a Happy, and safe Holiday! There are no new positive cases this week.
Weekly Update 12/30/2020
We have no positive residents!!!! Visitation is available either via window visits or on site if you can provide a negative covid test done 7 days prior to visit. Please contact the facility to schedule!! Vaccines: 1/15/2021
Weekly Update 12/18/2020
No new cases, all staff and residents negative, vaccine will be done by Walgreen’s, date is not yet scheduled.
Weekly Update 12/14/2020
2 staff have tested positive, and one resident, all other residents are negative We will be partnering with Walgreen’s and CVS per the direction of the Federal Government. Please contact the facility directly for further information. Attached here is the Covid-19 vaccine information fact sheet. Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine EUA Fact Sheet for HCP_0
Weekly Update 12/8/2020
One staff positive, all residents negative.
Weekly Update 11/23/2020
Humboldt has had one employee testing positive all residents have been tested and are negative
Weekly Update 11/11/2020
No new positive tests Department of Health: COVID-19 Travel Advisory
Weekly Update 11/5/2020
HH had 2 employees tested positive for Covid 19. All other employees were negative and all residents were negative. Advisory: Resumption of Salon Services
Weekly Update 10/29/2020
NYSDOH Released Health Advisory on Changes to LTC Facility Visitation
Weekly Update 10/26/2020
Upcoming events: Veterans Day CeremonyGuest Speaker (via zoom) – Sgt. Major Jason JaskulaAwards for our VetsWednesday- November 11th at 2:00pm Tree Lighting CeremonyIn Memory of those we lost to COVID-19Front Parking LotDate to be announced
Weekly Update 10/23/2020
We remain with no new Covid cases. Visitation continues upon receipt of a negative Covid test.
Weekly Update 10/8/2020
No new Covid cases.
Weekly Update 9/28/2020
COVID Visitation Policy Visitor Fact Sheet
Weekly Update 9/15/2020
The facility has no new cases, and scheduled visitation continues. Facility Required Pandemic Emergency plan PPE Burn Rate and PPE Storage HH Visitation 9-16-20 2020-09-15_nursing_facility_visitation Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses, like flu, this fall and winter is more important than ever. CDC has worked with vaccine manufacturers to have …
Weekly Update 9/9/2020
Humboldt remains with no positive Covid cases staff or residents, visitation continues, please contact activities to schedule!
Weekly Update 8/31/2020
No new cases and visitation has begun! Contact activities to schedule you visit! We have been approved for visitation!!! We are COVID free. We will be updating families/loved ones next week on the policies.
Weekly Update 8/24/2020
The staff enjoyed a nice appreciation day on the Miss Buffalo! Thanks to our heroes!! HH is approved for visitation , please contact the facility to schedule your visit!! There are no new cases!!
Weekly Update 8/17/2020
On site visits are being scheduled, contact the activities department to schedule a visit!! Social distancing and masks are required. Our policies are available on the web site for review and will be reviewed when you visit.
Weekly Update 8/3/2020
Humboldt has still not been approved for visitation, there are no new cases but we have residents with testing swabs pending. The labs are significantly backed up. We will keep everyone updated.. The weekly staff continues and we have no new positive cases.
Weekly Update 7/21/2020
Humboldt House is not eligible for visitation at this time as the facility is required to be Covid free x 28 days. A staff member did test positive and has been out of work since the end of June. All residents have been tested and confirmed results are pending. You will be notified of any …
Visitation + Weekly Update 7/16/2020
Humboldt is preparing for visitation once approved by the DOH. The facility had a staff member test positive, who has not worked in the facility since 6/24/2020. Per the DOH guidance the facility needs to be covid free for 28 days. The facility also had a resident who had no symptoms test positive in the …
Weekly Update 7/10/2020
We have had one new case this week, there are no residents with any symptoms. All staff and residents have tested negative!! We will continue all of our efforts to prevent the spread of Covid -19. Weekly testing of all staff continues, and all new residents require a negative test prior to admission. Pleas feel free …
Weekly Update 7/3/2020
We REMAIN Covid Free!! All staff and residents have tested negative!! We will continue all of our efforts to prevent the spread of Covid -19. Weekly testing of all staff continues, and all new residents require a negative test prior to admission. Pleas feel free to reach out to the facility for anything you may …
Weekly Update 6/26/2020
We are Covid free!!! All staff and residents have tested negative!! We will continue all of our efforts to prevent the spread of Covid -19. Weekly testing of all staff continues, and all new residents require a negative test prior to admission. Pleas feel free to reach out to the facility for anything you may need!! …
6/17/2020
To Our Residents and Family Members: We want to provide you with an update on the situation at Humboldt House Rehabilitation regarding the novel coronavirus or COVID-19, including the number confirmed cases as well as efforts we are undertaking. The safety and well being of our residents is our top priority. We are doing what …
Weekly Update: 6/5/2020
We are continuing all staff testing twice a week, and have had only one test positive. There are no new residents testing positive since the full house testing. Please enjoy the videos prepared by the staff for your enjoyment!! We are still doing window visits, Face time and Skype. We will be starting outdoor visiting …
Weekly Update: 5/26/2020
All residents were tested by the NYSDOH , results are still coming in. As of today, 19 residents were positive , all are asymptomatic, and each family has been notified. We have begun the twice weekly testing of all staff.
Weekly Update: 5/15/2020
This weekly update is being provided to report that we continue to have Covid-19 positive cases of both residents and employees. There have no new cases or any deaths in this past week. Effective 5/20/20, all staff will be tested twice a week, in accordance with the executive order from Governor Cuomo. The residents are …
Weekly Update: 5/5/2020
This weekly update is being provided to report that we have had/continue to have Covid-19 positive cases of both residents and employees within the building. If your loved is showing symptoms or being tested, you will be personally notified by a member of the nursing staff. You will also be notified of any new positive …