08/07/2020
Franciscan Health Center began proactively testing all residents and staff of on August 3rd. The results from this initial round of entire-site testing are shown below. No additional positive cases were found during our first entire site testing. We will be testing again on August 10th. We will continue weekly testing until we have gone two consecutive weeks with no positive tests.
| Tests Positive | Tests Negative | Tests Pending | Total Tested | |
| Residents | 42 | 42 | ||
| Staff | 68 | 68 |
Results from 08/03/2020 Entire-site testing
Due to the COVID-19 situation in our care center, we will not be able to allow patio visits or open-widow visits at this time. We are continuing to schedule closed window visits with residents. Please contact our care center to schedule your visit. We also encourage alternative means of communicating with residents such as phone calls, Facebook, Skype, etc. We have obtained additional equipment to meet the demands of these virtual visits and staff are able to assist residents as needed.
As we are currently experiencing, open window visits, patio visits, and the soon coming Essential Caregivers’ program come to an immediate halt if any resident or staff member test positive for COVID-19. It is crucial that we all remain vigilant on social distancing, face masks and proper hand hygiene. The healthcare heroes in our community need you. This week we are calling on the friends and family of all who live and work here to partner with us and our affiliates, as we keep face masks and social distancing as important in our everyday lives as it is in our care center. Post a picture of you wearing a facemask and tag our Facebook page @Franciscan Health Center using the hashtag #MaskingWithSFHS. Tell us and the rest of our community why you continue to wear a facemask and be proud of helping protect our seniors and those who care for them.
We appreciate all the support, prayers, and offers of help that we’ve received. If you have specific questions or concerns, please contact Brittany Loosbrock, Administrator, at 952-239-6638.