Covid - 19

Covid - 19

Our Response

A letter to the Vivo Healthcare Sebring family:

In addressing the Covid pandemic, our priority at Vivo Healthcare Sebring continues to be the safety and wellbeing of our residents and staff. We share your concerns and value the trust you place in us to care for your loved ones.

Therefore, we designed a multi-pronged approach that goes above and beyond state and federal Covid-19 executive orders and public health measures.

Vivo Healthcare Sebring 's Wrapped in Care™

I. QUALITY OF LIFE

Ensuring our residents’ mental and physical health by facilitating video calls with family and friends, engaging them with socially-distant activities and entertainment—while continuing to provide top-quality medical care with virtual doctor visits (Telehealth).

II. ON THE OFFENSE

Safeguarding residents and staff by continuously training our team with the latest protocols, testing staff for COVID twice per week, and implementing PPE and sanitizing practices.

III. SWIFT RESPONSE

Reducing the spread of COVID-19 with steady disinfecting measures and creating specialized isolation units for suspected and confirmed cases.

See more information from the Florida Department of Health

Covid Policy Access and Visitation

If you are Covid Positive

You will remain in our COVID+ unit for the next 10 days. You will be assessed and monitored for signs, symptoms or complications of COVID, etc. At the end of these 10 days, you will be moved to another section of our Center.

If you are going to the PUI Unit

You will be tested on day 1, day 4, day 9 and day 14. During these 14 days, we’ll monitor and assess you for COVID symptoms at each shift. Your physican and/or nurse practitioner will be in within the first 24-72 hours to give you a full workup on your plan of care. Discharge to other sections of our Center or to one of our other long-term care centers will be determined by your progress during these 2 weeks.

What to expect the next few days

You can expect a call within the next few days to set up a post- admission meeting, where you’ll meet your care team and discuss your recovery goals.

If you want to reach the Administrator

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If you want to reach the Director of Nursing

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If you want a window visit or video chat

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Visitation Faq's

Frequently Asked Questions on Nursing Home Visitation

Is the center open for visitation?

Yes. The center is open for visitation. However, currently the center is encouraging visitors to schedule outdoor visitation and window visits when possible. The center is attempting to limit indoor visitation due to higher risk of COVID-19 transmission in indoor environment.

How can I schedule an outdoor visitation?

Visitors can either call the center to schedule an outdoor visit or use the Greymar system. To use the Greymar system, go to the visitor’s page, key in your information, and pick available date and time.

What indoor visits are allowed?

Compassionate care situations where the resident is not able to go outside. In these situations, families can visit the resident in a designated area indoors or in the resident’s room if resident is unable to leave room, and preferably without the presence of a roommate.

Will visitors be required to follow infection control practices?

Yes. All visitors will be required to practice hand hygiene (use of alcohol-based hand rub is preferred), social distancing at least six feet between persons and face covering or mask (covering mouth and nose) must be worn by both visitors, residents, and staff. Visitors who are unable to adhere to the core principles of COVID-19. infection prevention will not be permitted to visit and will be asked to leave.

Will visitors be screened before visiting their loved ones?

Yes. All visitors who enter the facility for either indoor or outdoor visitation will be screened for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (e.g., temperature checks, questions about and observations of signs or symptoms). Denial of entry of those with signs or symptoms or those who have had close contact with someone with COVID-19 infection in the prior 14 days (regardless of the visitor’s vaccination status).

Do visitors need to be tested before visiting?

When the positivity rate is medium to high, visitors may be required to test before visiting. If a visitor has no recent COVID test (less than 72 hours), then they may be tested by the center before visiting.

Will visitors be required to follow infection control practices?

Yes. All visitors will be required to practice hand hygiene (use of alcohol-based hand rub is preferred), social distancing at least six feet between persons and face covering or mask (covering mouth and nose) must be worn by both visitors, residents, and staff. Visitors who are unable to adhere to the core principles of COVID-19 infection prevention will not be permitted to visit and will be asked to leave.

Can residents who are COVID-19 positive or under investigation for COVID-19 receive visitors?

No. Residents who are positive cannot receive visitors. Also, residents who are under investigation for covid symptoms cannot receive visitors. Family member are encouraged to schedule zoom or facetime visits with residents who fall under this category.
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