[Originally posted December 14, 2020; Updated January 8, 2020] Two vaccines have now entered the pipeline in the fight against COVID-19. Residents and staff in long term care facilities have begun to receive ... Continue Reading
Virtual Visits that Work
At PioneerCare, we’ve been encouraging virtual visits since last spring. We hope residents and families find some comfort and joy coming together face-to-face, or in this case, screen-to-screen. Now that ... Continue Reading
This is Our Time
A Note from Steve... If you’re like me, you’re not a member of the Greatest Generation, and I’m writing this for you. So, please read on: Tom Brokaw is credited for naming Americans born between the 1900s ... Continue Reading
Counting the Days
While we continue doing our best to protect ourselves and the people we serve, we are literally counting the days for the time we can welcome family and friends back into our living settings to visit ... Continue Reading
Employee Emergency Assistance Program
Rosie the Riveter said, "We Can Do This!" This is true among PioneerCare employees, yet some may need our help. Working together, we can make a positive impact for PioneerCare employees suffering financially ... Continue Reading
Testing Lessons Learned So Far
(September 4, 2020) Health authorities in Washington last week announced rules requiring all nursing homes to test employees using new point-of-care antigen testing. The new requirements took effect September 2 ... Continue Reading
Virtual Family Council
A Virtual Family Council Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 24 at 11:00 a.m. Family members of current PioneerCare Center residents are invited to participate. Please join through your computer or ... Continue Reading
Open Window Visits at Cottages
As of Monday, August 17, 2020, open window visits resume at Pioneer Cottages in Fergus Falls on the following schedule: Homestead – Tuesday, August 18 Heritage – Thursday, August 20 Heartland – ... Continue Reading
Window Visits Suspended at Cottages
As of Monday, August 10, open window visits with Pioneer Cottages residents in Fergus Falls are temporarily suspended. The decision follows guidance in response to a staff person working within the Cottages as ... Continue Reading
Outdoor Visits Resume
Visits Return to Care Center with Changes PioneerCare Center resumes outdoor visiting for residents starting Thursday, August 6. On this first day, the visiting hours will be from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. After ... Continue Reading