Notification to Residents, Representatives, and Family Members
We want to provide you with an update on the situation at Platte County Legacy Home and Assisted Living regarding the novel coronavirus or COVID-19, including the number confirmed cases as well as efforts we are undertaking. The safety and wellbeing of our residents is our top priority. We are doing what we can to limit the spread of COVID-19 within Platte County Legacy Home and Assisted Living.
Here is a more detailed update regarding the prevalence of COVID-19 in our center/community. When a resident tests positive, we notify residents and their representative(s) of their condition and implement protocols for their care and treatment. We also follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), including return to work guidance, for staff who test positive.
As of February 28, 2023, 4 staff member & 15 resident have tested positive for C OVID-19..
11/12/2021 Visitation Guidance
Visitations
- Our Front doors are now open as normal. Please check in at the kiosk at the reception desk.
- Visitors must be screened for s/s of COVID and cannot visit if they currently positive, have symptoms of COVID or if they were exposed to someone who has COVID.
- No limit on number of visitors (with some limitations), duration of visit, or frequency of visit. Visits can occur any time without need to schedule.
- No parties involving multiple resident families.
- Masks for the visitor when going to and from the visit. No wandering the halls or visiting others.
- In room visits allowed unless their roommate is not vaccinated. In this case, encourage visitation in an alternative location.
- No restriction of visitors during outbreak.
INFORMATION ON COVID-19 VACCINES
Platte County Legacy Home and Assisted Living has completed three COVID-19 vaccination clinics for our residents and staff.
Platte County Legacy Home and Assisted Living is staying in very close communication with local and state health officials to ensure we are taking all the appropriate steps under current circumstances. We are also following guidance from the CDC and CMS to reduce the spread and impact of COVID-19, such as:
- Enhanced infection control precautions
- Screening residents, staff, and essential visitors for symptoms
- Restricting visitation and entry of people to the building
- Testing staff and residents for COVID-19 based on current protocols and availability of tests
- Postponing or carefully limiting communal activities including social distancing and other infection control precautions