IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING VISITATION AT CSP: July 14, 2020:
Dear Cedar Sinai Park Colleagues, Residents, Families, and Friends,
Yesterday afternoon CSP received anticipated guidance and recommendations from the Department of Human Services (DHS) Safety and Quality Oversight Division (SOQ) regarding “the possibility of limited, structured outdoor visitation utilizing best practices for physical distancing. This is a precursor to a forthcoming long-term care reopening plan which will be based on guidance from CMS and Governor Brown. This limited outdoor visitation policy is intended to offer specific guidelines under which structured outdoor visitation can be accommodated” on campus (different from the window visits where residents and family are separated by the glass and masks which may be continued at this time).
According to Governor Brown and DHS/SOQ, “the guidance for outdoor visits on site is based on currently available best-practice recommendations and evidence, and may be updated as additional information becomes available.”
According to DHS/SOQ: “At least 24 hours before commencing outdoor visitation, the facility must submit via email to SOQ copy of the visitation plan that indicates the facility has a location designated for outdoor visitation, sufficient staff, a mechanism for appointments and sufficient PPE to permit visitation.”
Until our plan is approved, the only visits permitted on campus are “window visits”, compassionate care and/or end of life visits. We respectfully expect 100% compliance to protect our residents, staff and each of you.
CSP leadership and consultants at both RSM and RJHC/HSCL are working diligently to develop respective plans and will submit to the SOQ for approval once the following elements have been met and translated into appropriate policy:
- All visitors must be screened for symptoms.
- Any visitors with symptoms of COVID-19 infection (subjective or objective fever equal to or greater than 100.4 F chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea) will not be permitted to visit with a resident.
- All visitors must practice hand hygiene (including alcohol-based handrub) prior to their visit with the resident.
- Both the visitor and the residents must wear a mask or cloth face covering for the duration of the visit.
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- Residents may have exceptions due to underlying medical conditions.
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- A visitor log with contact information, for the purpose of contact tracing should the need arise, must be maintained by facility staff.
- Utilize appointment times in an effort to minimize the flow of foot traffic and allow for greater control over the number of visitors at any given time. The number of visitors and residents allowable should be determined according to the available outdoor area.
- There should be visual reminders of required safety precautions and both the resident and the visitors should be reminded of best practices;
An inability to honor these requirements could negatively impact the ability to schedule future visits for the non-compliant guest.
- Limit the number of visitors that may visit a resident at any given time
(two per resident at once).-
- Minor children and visitors must be in the control of adults who
bring them and must also comply with physical distancing
requirements.
- Minor children and visitors must be in the control of adults who
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- Create safe spaces by placing chairs at least 6 feet apart, marking the ground with tape, using a see-through separation wall, or by stationing physically distant tables in an outdoor seating area.
- The designated visiting area must be accessible without requiring the visitors to enter the facility.
- When needed, resident transfer to and from the visitation area must be provided by facility staff, not resident visitors.
- A facility staff member familiar with the required protocols shall monitor visits to assure risk prevention procedures are being followed during visits.
- Facility will ensure all visiting stations are cleaned and disinfected between visitor sessions.
- Food is not permitted during the visits. Visitors may bring their own water which cannot be shared with the resident.
- If a resident is being observed due to presence of COVID-19 symptoms the visit should be delayed until a later date.
- If any visitor has been actively recovering from confirmed or suspected COVID-19, they will be not be allowed to visit until:
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- At least 3 days (72 hours) have passed since recovery defined as resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications and improvement in respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath); and,
- At least 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared.
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- If a resident has been actively recovering from COVID-19, visits can be allowed once the resident has met CDC criteria for recovery.
- A building that is currently under Executive Order due to confirmed COVID-19 or pending test results shall not allow visitation (visitation may resume once the Executive Order is lifted).
Once our plans are approved, CSP will share the plan in writing and your respective administrator will host a question and answer (Q &A) Zoom meeting.
As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact the campus administrators or me. We will assist you in any way possible.
RSM: Vivian Villegas: 1-360-936-2694
HSCL/RJHC: Krista Mattox: 503-320-0807
With love, honor, and respect,
Kimberly Fuson
Chief Executive Officer
503-504-5277
