Coffey Health System

 EFFECTIVE March 15, 2021 - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid released new guidance for resident visits. Sunset Manor has long awaited this guidance so we can resume personal visits with our loved ones. We know our residents, along with their families and friends have had a long and difficult year trying to stay healthy and minimize exposure. We at Sunset Manor, ask family and friends to be patient as we begin easing into the new guidelines starting March 15, 2021.

•  Visits, both indoors and outdoors (weather and health conditions permitting), will resume March 15th with the following requirements for all visitors: screening for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, hand hygiene will be performed, proper face covers will always be worn during the visit, and social distancing will be practiced.

• Individuals fitting any of the following conditions will not be allowed to visit Sunset Manor regardless of vaccination status: anyone who shows signs or symptoms of COVID-19, has been in close contact with the infection in the prior 14 days, is unable to follow infection control guidelines, or is under the age of 14.
• Indoor visitors will go directly to the resident’s room and will not be allowed in other areas. Outdoor visitors will use the front patio or gazebo. Privacy for visits will be honored per the resident’s request.
• Indoor and outdoor visitation is limited to 2 visitors at a time per visit. Residents may have up to 2 hours of visits per day.
• Visits may be limited in situations of county positivity rate exceeding 10 percent, less than 70 percent of the residents fully vaccinated, or outbreak present in the building.
• Residents with confirmed COVID-19 infection, vaccinated or not, will be limited to virtual or window visits until they meet requirements to discontinue safety precautions.
• Residents who are quarantined, vaccinated or not, will be limited for visits until they can leave quarantine.
• “Compassionate Care” situations will be different for every resident. Family members, caregivers, and clergy will be allowed. Visitors are required to follow the above guidelines for entering the building. Although personal contact may occur for a limited time, infection control guidelines will be followed.

ALL visits must be scheduled through the facility. We are still offering VisitTime and Plexiglass visits in addition to indoor/outdoor visits.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact me at (785) 733-2744 or sgarcia@coffeyhealth.org.

Thank you,

Suzanne Garcia, Director of Nursing