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COVID19

LISVH COVID-19 Alert: 3/31/2023 10:00 AM

This alert is to inform all Visitors, Employees, Volunteers, and Residents that we have received notification of 0 new residents and 0 new employees/volunteers testing positive for COVID-19. 

No contact tracing and/or COVID-19 outbreak testing is being conducted on any resident or employee at this time. 

Due to infection prevention protocols, the facility has placed the following units on COVID-19 Exposure Precautions: 

  • None

Visitation on COVID-19 Exposure Precaution Units is allowed but highly discouraged until the end of the exposure precaution period.

For additional information, please refer to the CMS Required Daily COVID-19 Notifications posted on the webpage below.

    Visitation Reminders - If you are not feeling well, please do not visit.

    3-31-2023 Update: Unit 3C has been placed on respiratory virus precautions.   (- COVID, - Influenza, - RSV)

    Nursing Home Visitor Testing 3-17-2023

    The New York State Department of Health has issued an update related to Nursing Home Visitor Testing and Screening for COVID-19.

    A copy of the New York State Department of Health Advisory is available here for viewing.

    The recent New York State guidance aligns with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Visitation Guidance that stipulates nursing homes are no longer required to verify that visitors have a negative COVID-19 test.  While not required, the guidance allows for nursing homes to continue visitor testing and active screening at their discretion.

    We have carefully evaluated our policies, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and New York State Department of Health guidelines to ensure that the Long Island State Veterans Home continues to provide the safest environment for our residents, employees, families, volunteers and visitors. 

    At this time the presence of COVID-19 still exists in our community, therefore we have made a determination that there will be no change to our visitor testing requirements. All visitor are required to show a negative COVID-19 test prior to their visit. 

    Thank you for your support.

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    The New York State Department of Health has allowed the masking requirement in healthcare facilities to end as of Sunday, February 12.

    We have carefully evaluated our policies, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and New York State Department of Health guidelines to ensure that the Long Island State Veterans Home continues to provide the safest environment for our residents, employees, families, volunteers and visitors. 

    At this time, we have made a determination that there will be no change to our current masking requirements. In accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and New York State Department of Health guidelines when community transmission levels of COVID-19 continue to occur, everyone must still wear well-fitting masks covering the nose and mouth when entering the Long Island State Veterans Home and occupying resident care areas.

    Thank you for your support.

     

    Reference Information:

    New York State Department of Health Masking Guidelines for Healthcare Facilities 2-12-2023.

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic

     

    Visiting Information:

    1. Please review the facility visitation guidelines prior to your visit. <---Click on the link

      • These guideline will apply to indoor & outdoor visits.

    *****Families may pick up COVID-19 Home Test Kits at the facility screening desk throughout the week in order to expedite the check-in process.****​​​​​​

    2. After screening, all visitors should report directly to the resident room / designated visiting location, and remain in that location for the duration of the visit.

    3. Outdoor visitation is encouraged.

    4. Outdoor visitation will take place in the front of the building and pond area.

    • Seating is on a first come, first serve basis.
    • All visitors should physically distance (maintain separation of at least six feet) from other residents, other visitors and staff of the facility at all times.
    • Outdoor visitation for COVID Exposed Units will take place in the courtyard.

    5. Please remember to notify a member of the nursing staff if you are taking a resident off the unit for an outdoor visit. 

    6. Indoor Visitation:

    • Due to social distancing requirements (physical distancing of at least six feet), no more than two visitors per resident are allowed for an in-room visit.
    • If a resident or a visitor requests additional individuals to be present, facility staff will offer alternative visiting space, if available.

    Due to physical distancing requirements and space limitations, visitors are not permitted to attend indoor therapeutic recreation activities at this time.

    If you have any questions please contact the Administration Office at 631-444-8606 or the Social Work Department at 631-444-8545.

    CMS Guidance QSO-20-29-NH - Daily COVID-19 Information Notification to Family, Health Care Proxy, & Next of Kin 

    For further clarification or additional questions please contact the Social Work Department at 631-444-8545.