In a statement issued late Tuesday evening, March 31 Columbine Manor Care Center has provided an update to the community about the presence of coronavirus at the care center. All residents who have shown symptoms of COVID-19, or who were exposed or are showing symptoms, have been isolated.
Columbine Manor. Image courtesy of ICCA.
All isolated residents have been tested:
20 total residents have been tested:
- 6 residents have tested positive
- 8 residents have tested negative
- 6 results are still pending
In additions, several symptomatic associates have been tested. Here are the current results:
14 total associates have been tested:
- 3 associates have tested positive
- 5 associates have tested negative
- 6 results are still pending
Associates who have shown symptoms of the virus have sought care from their personal health care provider and are following the health department’s guidance for returning to work.
“We stay in consistent communication with families and always welcome their questions and contact. Even though our visitation remains restricted, we’re happy to coordinate phone calls, video chats or window visits,” explains Executive Director Joshua Finger.
As announced on Friday, March 20, 2020, a patient from Columbine Manor Care Center did test positive for COVID-19.
Chaffee County’s health department and the State of Colorado remain involved in guiding Columbine Manor to address the outbreak; one of nine outbreaks in nursing care facilities spread across the state of Colorado. The strict guidelines place restrictions on visitors, family members and vendors. The care center has posted signage on doors with information on COVID-19 and has placed an infection prevention station at the designated entrance with personal protection supplies.
Finger said that prior to this incident and continuing now, Columbine Manor has been following all CMS, CDC and state and local health department guidelines concerning COVID-19.
“Our associates are being diligent on practicing proper hand hygiene and the use of personal protective equipment. Every associate is also screened when they arrive for work, including checking temperature, to ensure no additional sickness is brought into our building. If they have a fever over 100.0, we send them home and ask they contact their personal physician.”
He stressed that Columbine Manner is continuing to work in partnership with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Chaffee County and is following the guidance they provide.
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