Weekly Update February 18, 2022
February 18, 2022
To: Solheim Employees, Residents, Family Members and Stakeholders
From: Sam Oden, CEO of Solheim Senior Community
On Monday, we will observe George Washington's Birthday, also known as “Presidents Day”. Since the ratification of the U.S. Constitution back in 1787, our nation has had 46 Presidents, and each one of them has left an indelible mark on our nation for better or worse (most often, a very complex mix of both). However you choose to celebrate this weekend, I encourage you all to consider taking a moment to reflect on your gratitude for being a citizen of this imperfect but great democratic republic – and consider also giving thanks for the individuals who have led our great country down the winding path of history. “Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.” — George Washington.
As we mentioned last week, with no positive cases of COVID-19 on campus, we have been able to open our dining room up for communal dining and return to more regular group activities.
Our visitation guidelines have not changed since last week – however, please be aware that we stop offering rapid tests at 4:30pm. If you come to visit after that time, we ask that you provide your own proof of a negative Covid-19 test result from within the past 48 hours. I sincerely thank you for your patience, as our guidelines will likely continue to evolve in light of changing regulatory guidance. Our current visitation guidelines are:
ALL VISITORS on our campus (Residential, Assisted Living, Halvorson Memory Care Neighborhood and our Health Center) must provide a negative PCR COVID-19 test result within 48 Hours, or a negative Antigen test within 24 hours, REGARDLESS of vaccination status and REGARDLESS of essential visitor status.
Proof of vaccination and booster shot, if eligible, is required for all INDOOR visits.
Outdoor visitation is permitted for those that do not meet the vaccination requirement.
Indoor visitors and visitors eligible for outdoor visitation must always wear a facemask during the visitation and physically distance themselves from facility staff and other residents and visitors that are not part of their group at all times during the visit.
Alternative communication such as phone calls, video calls, and online communication is always available.
To further mitigate the spread of COVID-19, if you are sick or not feeling well for any reason you should postpone your visit and not come to campus until you’re feeling well again.
As of today’s writing, we have no new staff or residents who has tested positive for COVID-19.
If you have any specific questions, please direct them to Tina Antypas at 323 257-7518 X225 or tantypas@solheimsenior.org.