COVID-19 Status

COVID-19 Vaccination Update

The COVID-19 virus continues to present a health threat to our community, especially to those age 65 and over. 

Therefore, the CDC recommends that persons 65 years of age and older receive the latest 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccination, with a second dose administered 6 months after the first. 

Some may experience mild side effects from the vaccination, which could last a few days, and commonly include:

Fatigue
Headache
Muscle pain
Chills
Nausea
Fever

During the month of April, Broadway House will hold weekly COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics.  The Infection Control Committee of Broadway House strongly recommends that residents, resident representatives, and staff aged 65 plus consider this recommendation and receive a second vaccination dose for themselves and their loved ones.

Visitation

Visitation is allowed as always; we ask that you do not visit if you have cold or flu-like symptoms.

Those residents on isolation will have the ability to communicate with family.  We strongly encourage the use of alternative means of communication such as FaceTime, Zoom meetings, and telephone calls until isolation is discontinued.

Visiting a resident in isolation on Transmission Based Precautions is allowed. In these situations, only 1 visitor at a time is allowed in the room and the visitor must wear all appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). The nurse will provide instructions to you on how to put the items on and remove them.  The items include the following:

• Gown
• Mask (N95)
• Face shield or eye goggles
• Gloves

Visits may continue to take place in the common areas, outside or in resident rooms providing we can ensure safe social distancing, which is a 6 foot distance between persons.

Visitors are also encouraged to wear snug fitting masks upon entering the facility.  If they do not have a mask, one will be provided for them. Currently, masking is not a mandate, but that may change at any time during the outbreak period.

It is suggested that visitors follow infection control protocol and wash hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitizer upon entering and exiting facility.