CMS Announces New Visitor Restrictions
At 8:52 p.m. on March 13, CMS issued a revised memorandum related to visitor restrictions in nursing homes which is effective immediately. In the new guidance, CMS directs ALL Facilities nationwide to restrict visitation of all visitors and non-essential health care personnel, except for certain compassionate care situations, such as an end-of-life situation.
Virtual Visits Available!
We can provide your loved one with a tablet so you may virtually communicate face-to-face with them via Skype, Google Duo or Zoom. Please email Carmen Martinez, martinezc@bapthealth.com to arrange to use the equipment and set up a virtual meeting. Detailed instructions can be found at the following link:
Instructions – How to Set Up and Use Skype for Virtual Visits
Email Your Loved One
We’d also like to remind you that you may send email messages via our email portal (click on the link below). Your messages will be delivered to your loved one as soon as possible, and we will help them respond if they wish.
Send an Email to a Resident or Patient
Laundry Pickup and Delivery Times UPDATED
For families who do their resident’s laundry:
Clean laundry can be dropped off at Main Reception on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 to 11 am and 5 to 6:30 pm and will be delivered to the resident. At that time you can also pick up bags of resident clothing that need to be laundered. Please place clean laundry in a plastic bag with the resident’s name and room number.