11/05/20

Dear Family and Friends,

On 11/3/20, we had two additional residents and two staff test positive for COVID-19. Our county positivity rate continues to be over 10%. Following the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) guidelines, we are required to test our care center staff twice weekly. We will complete testing for all staff members on Friday 11/06/20, and I will update you with those results as soon as we receive them. Our next testing date of all residents and staff is Tuesday, 11/10/20.  The high county positivity rate also restricts us from allowing indoor visitation until further notice.

As of today, Bridgeway Estates has no confirmed cases of COVID-19. Due to the county positivity rate, we are still not allowed to host indoor visitation at this time. We are committed to ensuring that physical distancing does not mean isolation. We are working to have a variety of small group activities that engage our residents such as exercise groups, book reading, trivia, and the rosary.

Our top priority is to support and protect our residents and dedicated caregivers. We have equipped our staff with the training and supplies needed to provide safe, quality care, services and support to our residents. We continue to urge everyone to practice proper hand hygiene and safe physical distancing.

Looking for ways to help? We have a variety of positions available with flexible scheduling and on the job training. For more information or to apply, visit www.jobswithus.org.

Thank you again for being partners with us in fighting the COVID-19 virus. Please follow our Facebook page (@Little Falls Health Services) for all COVID updates and information on what is happening inside our care center. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to Madelyn Blaha, Administrator, at 320-632-2061 or by email at mblaha@lfhs.sfhs.org.