3.20.23
As of March 20, we have one positive case of COVID-19 among our staff. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well,
Jackie Loghry Pirner, Administrator
3.13.23
As of March 13, we have one positive case of COVID-19 among our staff. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well,
Jackie Loghry Pirner, Administrator
3.9.23
As of March 9, we have one positive case of COVID-19 among our staff. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well,
Jackie Loghry Pirner, Administrator
3.8.23
As of March 8, we do not have any positive cases of COVID-19 among our residents or staff. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well,
Jackie Loghry Pirner, Administrator
2.28.23
As of February 28, we do not have any positive cases of COVID-19 among our residents or staff. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well,
Jackie Loghry Pirner, Administrator
1.13.23
As of January 13, we do not have any positive cases of COVID-19 among our residents or staff. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well,
Jackie Loghry Pirner, Administrator
10.25.22
As of October 25th, we do not have any positive cases of COVID-19 among our residents or staff. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well,
Jackie Loghry Pirner, Administrator
8.6.22
As of August 6th, we do not have any positive cases of COVID-19 among our residents. We have one staff member who has tested positive for COVID-19. Our staff member will follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well,
Miriam Wall, Administrator
8.2.22
As of August 2nd, we do not have any new positive cases of COVID-19 among our residents or staff members. Our resident and staff member who tested positive in recent weeks have fully recovered.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
Be well,
Miriam Wall, Administrator
7.26.22
As of July 26th, we do not have any new positive cases of COVID-19 among our residents. We have one resident and one staff member who continue to recover at this time. Our residents and staff members who tested positive in recent weeks have fully recovered. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well,
Nissan Brown, Interim Administrator
7.18.22
As of July 18th, we have a total of nine residents and six staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our staff members continue to follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well,
Nissan Brown, Interim Administrator
7.16.22
As of July 16th, we have a total of eight residents and six staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our staff members continue to follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well,
Nissan Brown, Interim Administrator
7.15.22
As of July 15th, we have a total of eight residents and five staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our staff members will follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well,
Nissan Brown, Interim Administrator
7.14.22
As of July 14th, we have a total of eight residents and four staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our staff members will follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well,
Nissan Brown, Interim Administrator
7.13.22
As of July 13th, we have a total of seven resident and two staff member who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our staff members will follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well,
Nissan Brown, Interim Administrator
7.12.22
As of July 12th, we have four residents and one staff member who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our two residents and two staff members who tested positive last week have fully recovered. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well,
Nissan Brown, Interim Administrator
7.5.22
As of July 5th, we do not have any new positive cases of COVID-19 among our residents or staff members. The two residents and two staff members who tested positive in recent weeks have fully recovered.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
Be well,
Nissan Brown, Interim Administrator
6.28.22
As of June 28th, we do not have any new positive cases of COVID-19 among our residents or staff members. The two residents and two staff members who tested positive last week continue to recover. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well,
Nissan Brown, Interim Administrator
6.23.22
As of June 23rd, we have a total of two residents and two staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our staff members will follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well,
Nissan Brown, Interim Administrator
6.21.22
As of June 21st, we have one resident and one staff member who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our staff member will follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well,
Nissan Brown, Interim Administrator
5.24.22
As of May 24th, we do not have any positive COVID-19 cases among residents or staff members. Our staff member who tested positive in recent weeks has recovered and returned to work.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
Be well,
John Rainbolt, Administrator
5.17.22
As of May 17th, we do not have any new updates to share since our last communication on 5/10/22. We do not have any positive cases among our residents. Our staff member who tested positive last week continues to recover. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well,
John Rainbolt, Administrator
5.10.22
As of May 10th, we do not have any positive cases among our residents. We have one staff member who has tested positive for COVID-19. Our staff member will follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well,
John Rainbolt, Administrator
3.8.22
As of March 8th, we do not have any new positive cases among our residents or staff members. Our staff member who tested positive last week has recovered and returned to work.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town, please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
Be well,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
3.1.22
As of March 1st, we do not have any new positive cases among our residents or staff members. Our staff member who tested positive last week continues to recover. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
2.24.22
As of February 24th, we do not have any positive cases among our residents. We have one staff member who has tested positive for COVID-19. Our staff member who tested positive last week has recovered and will return to work later this week. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well and stay warm,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
2.22.22
As of February 22nd, we do not have any positive cases among our residents. We have one staff member who has tested positive for COVID-19. Our staff member continues to follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work as appropriate. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well and stay warm,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
2.16.22
As of February 16th, we have one resident and three staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our employees continue to follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work as appropriate. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well and stay warm,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
2.14.22
As of February 14th, we have two residents and two staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our employees continue to follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work as appropriate. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well and stay warm,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
2.7.22
As of February 7th, we have five residents and four staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our employees continue to follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work as appropriate. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well and stay warm,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
2.4.22
As of February 4th, we have four residents and five staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our employees continue to follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work as appropriate. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well and stay warm,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
2.3.22
As of February 3rd, we have three residents and five staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our employees continue to follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work as appropriate. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well and stay warm,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
2.1.22
As of February 1st, we have three residents and four staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our employees continue to follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work as appropriate. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
With the guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
At Countryside Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’ spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well and stay warm,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
1.28.22
As of January 28th, we have one resident and four staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our employees continue to follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work as appropriate. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
As a reminder, with the new guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well and stay warm,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
1.25.22
As of January 25th, we have one resident and eight staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our employees continue to follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work as appropriate. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
As a reminder, with the new guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well and stay warm,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
1.18.22
As of January 18th, we have one resident and six staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our employees continue to follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work as appropriate. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
As a reminder, with the new guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well and stay warm,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
1.12.22
As of January 12th, we have two cases of COVID-19 for our residents and four employees who have tested positive for COVID-19. This week we were able to welcome back three employees who have recovered from COVID-19 and met all CDC guidelines to return to work. Our employees will follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work as appropriate. Our residents who tested positive for influenza last week continue to recover. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
As a reminder, with the new guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Be well and stay warm,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
1.10.22
As of January 10th, 2022, we do not have any positive cases with our residents. We have five staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our staff members continue to follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely. Our medical director and clinical staff continue to monitor our residents and staff members daily.
As a reminder, with the NEW guidance released on 11/11/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 319.293.3761 or use the link to schedule your time: keosauquahealthcare.com
At Keosauqua Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.
Sincerely,
Janelle Case
Administrator
Email: jcase@keosauquahealthcare.com
1.9.22
As of January 9, we have no new active cases of COVID-19 for our residents. We have six employees who have tested positive COVID-19. Our employees will follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work as appropriate. Our residents who tested positive for influenza last week continue to recover. We continue to work closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
As a reminder, with the new guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.
Be well,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
1.6.22
As of January 6, we have no new active cases of COVID-19 for our residents, but we do have four employees who are COVID-19 positive. These employees will follow CDC guidelines, recover and return to work as appropriate. We do have an influenza outbreak currently in our healthcare community. We are working closely with our clinical and medical team daily to screen and safely care for our residents and staff members.
As a reminder, with the new guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.
Be well,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
1.1.22
As of January 1, 2022, we have one employee who has tested positive for COVID-19. We do not have any new active COVID-19 cases for our residents or employees. This employee will follow CDC guidelines, recover and return to work as able.
As a reminder, with the new guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
Happy New year. Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.
Be well,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
12.2.21
As of December 2nd, we do not have any new COVID-19 cases with our staff or residents.
As a reminder, with the new guidance released on 11/12/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. Additionally, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 712.276.3000 or use the link to schedule your time:
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.
Be well,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
11.22.21
As of November 22nd, we do not have any new positive COVID-19 cases in our community. We are happy to announce that one of our residents who tested positive on November 6th has recovered and transitioned off of the COVID unit. The two employees who tested positive last week continue to recover. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and employees daily.
At Countryside Health Care Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We will start conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent.
We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
With the updated guidance we received from CMS (The Center for Medicare Services) on 11/12/21, we are thrilled to say in-person visitation is OPEN regardless of COVID outbreak status in a skilled nursing setting. We will require face masks during these in-person visits to keep our employees and residents safe. We kindly ask that visitors respect all facility protocols when visiting. It is our desire to communicate with the community regularly and in real-time as we continue to live out our mission of care, compassion, and quality of life for all residents. Please call 712.276.3000 to schedule a visit if needed for virtual visits or message us at the link below.
https://countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.
Be well,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
11.17.21
As of November 17, we have two employees who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our one resident who tested positive on November 6th continues to recover and will be able to transition off the COVID unit this Saturday 11/20. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and employees daily.
At Countryside Health Care Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We will start conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent.
We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
With the updated guidance we received from CMS (The Center for Medicare Services) on 11/12/21, we are thrilled to say in-person visitation is OPEN regardless of COVID outbreak status in a skilled nursing setting. We will require face masks during these in-person visits to keep our employees and residents safe. We kindly ask that visitors respect all facility protocols when visiting. It is our desire to communicate with the community regularly and in real-time as we continue to live out our mission of care, compassion, and quality of life for all residents. Please call 712.276.3000 to schedule a visit if needed for virtual visits or message us at the link below.
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As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.
Be well,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
11.12.21
As of November 12, we do not have any new positive COVID-19 cases with our residents or staff members. Our resident who tested positive on November 6th continues to recover. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents daily.
At Countryside Health Care Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We will start conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent.
We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
With the updated guidance we received from CMS on 11/12/21, we are thrilled to say in-person visitation is back. Please call 712.276.3000 to schedule your visit. We will require face masks during these visits to keep our staff and residents safe. We kindly ask that visitors respect all facility protocols when visiting. It is our desire to communicate with the community regularly and in real-time as we continue to live out our mission of care, compassion, and quality of life for all residents.
https://countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Allowing only essential individuals (those providing critical care for residents) into the healthcare community.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
- Requiring all residents to stay in their rooms to better protect themselves.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.
Be well,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
11.7.21
As of November 7, we have one resident who has tested positive for COVID-19. We do not have any staff members who have tested positive for the virus. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents daily.
At Countryside Health Care Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We will start conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent.
We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow visitors inside our facility at this time. We are able to allow compassionate care visits. We strongly encourage families to schedule a phone call or virtual call with your loved one. Please reach out to the facility directly at 712.276.3000 to schedule time or you may also message us at the link below.
https://countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Allowing only essential individuals (those providing critical care for residents) into the healthcare community.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
- Requiring all residents to stay in their rooms to better protect themselves.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.
Be well,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
10.26.21
As of October 26, we do not have any new COVID-19 cases with our staff or residents. Our 3 staff members who originally tested positive for COVID-19 have returned to work.
With that, we are excited to announce that in-person visits will resume on Thursday, October 28th. Family members and loved ones are welcome to stop by any time between 7am and 9pm Monday through Sunday. Advanced notice is appreciated but not required. We kindly ask that visitors respect all facility protocols when visiting and wearing a mask to keep our residents and staff safe during the duration of the visit. However, those interested in virtual calls with your loved one/ family member, please reach out to the facility directly at 712.276.3000 or you may also message us at the link below.
www.countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.
Be well,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
10.19.21
As of October 19, we do not have any new COVID-19 cases with our staff or residents. Our 3 staff members who tested positive for COVID-19 last week continue to recover. We continue to monitor our residents daily.
At Countryside Health Care Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We will start conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent.
We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow visitors inside our facility at this time. We are able to allow compassionate care visits. We do strongly encourage families to schedule a phone call or virtual call with your loved one. Please reach out to the facility directly at 712.276.3000 to schedule time or you may also message us at the link below.
https://countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Allowing only essential individuals (those providing critical care for residents) into the healthcare community.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
- Requiring all residents to stay in their rooms to better protect themselves.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.
Be well,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
10.12.21
As of October 12, we have 3 staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our team members will follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely. Our residents will be monitored by our clinical team and medical director.
At Countryside Health Care Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We will start conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent.
We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow visitors inside our facility at this time. We are able to allow compassionate care visits. We do strongly encourage families to schedule a phone call or virtual call with your loved one. Please reach out to the facility directly at 712.276.3000 to schedule time or you may also message us at the link below.
https://countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Allowing only essential individuals (those providing critical care for residents) into the healthcare community.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
- Requiring all residents to stay in their rooms to better protect themselves.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.
Be well,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
10.11.21
As of October 11, we have one staff member who has tested positive for COVID-19. The last day worked for this employee was 10/10/21. Our team member will follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely.
At Countryside Health Care Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We will start conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent.
We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow visitors inside our facility at this time. We are able to allow compassionate care visits. We do strongly encourage families to schedule a phone call or virtual call with your loved one. Please reach out to the facility directly at 712.276.3000 to schedule time or you may also message us at the link below.
https://countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Allowing only essential individuals (those providing critical care for residents) into the healthcare community.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
- Requiring all residents to stay in their rooms to better protect themselves.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.
Be well,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
10.1.21
As of October 1st, we have good news to share. We have zero active COVID-19 cases with our residents and employees. We are happy to announce that our one employee who had tested positive within the recent weeks has recovered and will return to work on 10/3.
In person visits are back! Family members and loved ones are welcome to stop by any time between 7am and 9pm Monday through Sunday. Advanced notice is appreciated but not required. We kindly ask that visitors respect all facility protocols when visiting and wearing a mask to keep our residents and staff safe during the duration of the visit. It is our highest priority to do everything we can to prevent exposure to COVID-19. We remain committed to the recommended preventative actions we already have in place and, under the guidance of our medical director. It is our desire to communicate with the community regularly and in real-time as we continue to live out our mission of care, compassion, and quality of life for all residents.
Please reach out to the facility directly at 712.276.3000 to schedule time or you may also message us at the link below.
https://countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
At Countryside Health Care Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We will start conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.
Be well,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
9.21.21
As of September, 21th, we have one staff member who has tested positive for COVID-19. The last day worked for this employee was 9/19/21. Our team member will follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely.
In person visits are back! Family members and loved ones are welcome to stop by any time between 7am and 9pm Monday through Sunday. Advanced notice is appreciated but not required. We kindly ask that visitors respect all facility protocols when visiting and wearing a mask to keep our residents and staff safe during the duration of the visit. It is our highest priority to do everything we can to prevent exposure to COVID-19. We remain committed to the recommended preventative actions we already have in place and, under the guidance of our medical director. It is our desire to communicate with the community regularly and in real-time as we continue to live out our mission of care, compassion, and quality of life for all residents.
Please reach out to the facility directly at 712.276.3000 to schedule time or you may also message us at the link below.
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At Countryside Health Care Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We will start conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.
Be well,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
9.20.21
As of September 20th, we have one staff member who has tested positive for COVID-19. The last day worked for this employee was 9/19/21. Our team member will follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely. At Countryside Health Care Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We will start conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent.
We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow visitors inside our facility at this time. We are able to allow compassionate care visits. We do strongly encourage families to schedule a phone call or virtual call with your loved one. Please reach out to the facility directly at 712.276.3000 to schedule time or you may also message us at the link below.
https://countrysidehealthcarecenter.com
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Allowing only essential individuals (those providing critical care for residents) into the healthcare community.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
- Requiring all residents to stay in their rooms to better protect themselves.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.
Be well,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
9.9.21
As of September, 9th we have no new active COVID-19 cases with our residents or staff members. In fact, our staff member who was positive a week ago did take a PCR test and the results came back negative which is great news! Everyone is healthy and doing well at our healthcare campus.
With that in-person visits are back. Family members and loved ones are welcome to stop by any time between 7am and 9pm Monday through Sunday. Advanced notice is appreciated but not required. We kindly ask that visitors respect all facility protocols when visiting and wearing a mask to keep our residents and staff safe during the duration of the visit. It is our highest priority to do everything we can to prevent exposure to COVID-19. We remain committed to the recommended preventative actions we already have in place and, under the guidance of our medical director. It is our desire to communicate with the community regularly and in real-time as we continue to live out our mission of care, compassion, and quality of life for all residents.
For those interested in phone call or virtual visits with your friend/ family member, please reach out to the facility directly at 712-276-3000,or you may also message us at the link below.
https://countrysidehealthcarecenter.com/
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.
Thank you again for the continued support.
Be well,
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
9.6.21
As of September, 6th, 2021, we have one staff member who has tested positive for COVID-19. Our team member will follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely. At Countryside Health Care Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We will start conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent.
We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow visitors inside our facility at this time. However, we strongly encourage families to schedule a phone call or virtual call with your family member, please reach out to the facility directly at 712-522-0919 or you may also message us at the link below.
Home
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Allowing only essential individuals (those providing critical care for residents) into the healthcare community.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
- Requiring all residents to stay in their rooms to better protect themselves.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time. Thank you again for the continued support.
Gary Vandenberg, Interim Administrator
2/19/21 Update
We are exciting to announce we remain without any new active cases of COVID-19 for our residents or staff members. As of Monday, February 22nd, we will restart communal dining and group activities and indoor visits. Indoor visits are now available to be schedule as well. Please call, Crystal, Monday- Friday during normal business hours to schedule an appointment, 712-522-0919.
Last, our world has changed, but our mission has not. Providing exceptional outcomes for short -term skilled residents and long- term care in a home away from home atmosphere with kind, caring, proactive, and dedicated staff members is what we strive for. We have received our COVID-19 vaccinations and we feel confident in the safety and security of our environment.
Thank you again for the continued support.
Katie Tschida
Administrator
1/8/21 Update
We want to express our continued gratitude to everyone for your continued support and patience as we continue to prioritize the health and safety of our residents and staff.
This week, we have finished the first round of the COVID-19 vaccine administration. 80 residents were vaccinated and 46 associates. It was a very seamless process. A big thank you to CVS and our associates in charge of the process today. They did an amazing job with no issues. Now our nursing department will take the lead to chart and do the vitals along with support of our medical director, nurse practitioners and other rounding physicians. We are scheduled for our second dose on January 27th.
As we start the vaccine process, this is a friendly reminder it is a two- step vaccine. We want to remind everyone that the facility will not immediately re-open after the second dose. We do need about 21 days after the second dose to allow for the vaccine to reach its full potential. We will keep the lines of communication open as we follow the guidelines in retuning the facility to normal operations.
We continue to test the associates in accordance with the CMS guidelines based on the positivity rate in our county.
We truly want to thank everyone. We recognize the impact and sacrifice given by all and the adjustments made in your own lives. We are optimistic as we move forward in 2021.