COVID-19

Williston Healthcare & Rehabilitation Guide for COVID-19

Williston Healthcare & Rehabilitation is staying proactive in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are making efforts to prevent the virus from entering our facility due to the impact it would have on our residents. We have put procedures in place as recommended by the CDC, South Carolina Department of Health, APIC (Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology), and AHCA (American Health Care Association.)

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At this time, we have implemented the following protocols and precautionary measures:

Closely monitoring the health of our residents and caretakers.
Expanded our cleaning and sanitization schedules, especially in high contact areas.
Encouraged “window visits”, phone calls, and utilize video calling tools to connect residents with their families.
Limited consultant access to only essential healthcare personnel.
Provided education to Employees, Consultants, and Residents.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What is the plan at Williston Healthcare & Rehabilitation to protect residents from COVID-19?

A. We have built an internal response plan based on guidelines provided by the CDC for Nursing Homes and Long Term Care Facilities. The response plan includes:

Monitoring, identifying and managing ill residents.
Considerations for visitors and consultant staff.
Supplies and resources.
Sick leave policies and other occupational health considerations.
Education & training for employees, consultants, and residents.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/long-term-care.html

Q.What other measures is Williston Healthcare & Rehabilitation taking?

A. Per guidance from the CDC and in an abundance of caution, we have placed the following guidelines into place effective immediately.

Restrict all visitations except for certain compassionate care situations.
Restrict all volunteers and non-essential health care personnel (barbers, etc.)
Cancel all group activities and communal dining.
Implement active screening of residents and health care personnel for fever and respiratory symptoms.
Remind residents and employees to practice social distancing and perform frequent hand hygiene.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/long-term-care.html

Q. What happens if there is a diagnosis at Williston Healthcare & Rehabilitation?

A. If we find that a resident, employee or third party contractor has tested positive for COVID-19, residents and emergency contacts will be notified.

Q. How does the testing process work in your state?

A. We are closely following recommendations for testing based on the guidelines provided by our State. (NC - https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/covid19/symptoms-and-testing-covid-19) (SC - https://www.scdhec.gov/infectious-diseases/viruses/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/testing-sc-data-covid-19) (OH - https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home) (FL - https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/)

Q. How can I visit or see my loved one?

A. Due to the unprecedented circumstances, we will not be allowing visitors during this time, with the exception of certain compassionate care situations. We are encouraging window visits, and virtual visits via FaceTime, Skype and other video calling tools to help prevent social isolation and loneliness. Our Facility is currently able to assist with the following tools:

How to use FaceTime - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204380
How to use Skype - https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA11098/how-do-i-get-started-with-skype

Q. Is Williston Healthcare & Rehabilitation currently conducting tours and accepting move-ins?

A. At this time, we are not conducting tours. If you would like to set up a phone appointment to discuss options for a new resident, please contact our Administrator.

We are accepting move-ins at this time, unless we are advised to implement new move-in procedures by public health officials.

Williston Healthcare & Rehabilitation Guide for COVID-19

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