Dear Family and Friends,
RHS completed outbreak testing on 11/17/2020 at RenVilla, Prairie View, and Meadows on Main. The results are as follows:
- RenVilla – a therapy provider and an essential caregiver tested positive. No staff or residents tested positive. These 2 cases count as new cases. Therefore, RenVilla will need to continue PPT/Outbreak testing for 2 more full rounds. Residents will next be tested 11/24. In addition, Renville County has moved into the red requiring SNF staff, providers, compassionate care, and essential care givers to be tested twice a week. This week’s 2nd round was today. We will continue to do this Tuesdays and Fridays into the foreseeable future.
- Prairie View – 2 tenants tested positive at Prairie View. They are both in quarantine on the Covid Unit, and precautions are still in place to prevent any further transmission. No staff tested positive. PV will need to continue PPT/Outbreak testing. The next scheduled test day is 11/24.
- Meadows on Main – All tenants and staff tested negative at Meadows. This was their 2nd round of PPT/Outbreak testing. At this time, they will not need to complete PPT/Outbreak test next week.
We recently learned that the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the federal Medicare agency (CMS) are advising against residents leaving their care center for holiday visits. As we continue to fight against COVID-19, we ask that you not take your loved ones out this Thanksgiving.
By not taking your loved one out for a holiday visit, you will help us in protecting the health of everyone who lives and works here. One of the best things that you can do for your family this holiday season is to not gather in groups and keep everyone safe by wearing a facemask when you do.
We know just how special the holiday season can be and spending time with family is what adds meaning to our celebrations. However, we need your help to protect our residents, our staff, and yourself during this pandemic’s risky time by limiting our contact with the broader community. As Governor Walz told us the other night, the COVID-19 surge is at a dangerous level in Minnesota.
This past year has been a challenge like no other, and we deeply appreciate the sacrifices that you and your family have already made during these past months. The hope of a COVID-19 vaccine is promising, but until that time we all need to use extra caution to slow the spread of this highly contagious disease.
If a resident does choose to go to a holiday gathering outside of our care center (RenVilla, Prairie View, or Meadows on Main), the resident will need to quarantine in his or her room for 14-days after returning as a necessary precaution. Even when being very careful and following all of the guidelines, the risk of being infected when being out in the general public is high.
Our staff is committed to keeping you connected during the holiday seasons. We have a variety of activities planned that will engage our residents and are doing all we can to facilitate alternative means of communication between you and your loved one. If you have any gifts or cards you would like to give to your loved one or wish to schedule a virtual visit, please contact your Home Care Director or Deb Vizecky at dvizecky@renvilla.sfhs.org.
We know that this news may cause concern or that you may have questions about what we are doing to keep everyone safe and healthy. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me at (320) 329-4373 or cknoshal@renvilla.sfhs.org.
Thank you,
Casie Knoshal
Administrator
Renville Health Services
Phone: (320) 329-4373
Fax: (320) 329-3678
