PioneerCare’s entrances are locked 24/7 until further notice. Entry is only allowed by prior authorization.
We will protect the health and well-being of our residents and staff during infectious disease outbreaks. In light of the recent spread of COVID-19, the Center’s for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is asking ALL nursing homes nationwide to restrict visitation of all visitors and non-essential health care personnel, except for certain compassionate care situations, such as an imminent end-of-life situation. In those cases, PioneerCare will restrict the number of visitors allowed, and visitors will be limited to a designated room.
When visitation is necessary or allowable:
We are making efforts to allow for safe visitation for residents and loved ones in the case of allowable visits. This includes:
- Prior authorization by the Infection Control RN or other designated RN is required.
- The visitor must successfully complete active screening protocol, which includes screening questionnaire and a temperature reading. Individuals with fevers, other symptoms of COVID-19, or unable to demonstrate proper use of infection control techniques may not enter.
- The visitor must refrain from physical contact with residents and others while in the facility. For example, practice social distancing, remaining 6 feet apart; no handshaking or hugging.
- Practice good hygiene: wash your hands, especially after touching any surface; avoid touching your face; sneeze or cough into a tissue or the inside of your elbow.
- Limit the surfaces you touch.
- Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to current facility policy while in the building. Visitors must wear masks while in PioneerCare.
- Visitors will be isolated to the resident room only, with the door closed.
- No gathering in common areas.
For those who wonder what is being done to screen the few visitors admitted, the link below will open a copy of the screening tool we’re using uniformly within our living settings – including PioneeCare Center, Pioneer Cottages, and Pioneer Pointe:
The health and well-being of the people we serve is our first priority. For that reason, we are exercising and abundance of caution.
We are regularly monitoring the CMS, Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) websites for additional information.
