2/05/2021
This week we tested all staff of Zumbrota Health Services. Results are shown below. We continue to work with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and are following COVID-19 recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
- Zumbrota Care Center – 0 residents and 0 staff tested positive this week. Indoor visits began this past week. Testing staff weekly due to county positivity rates.
- Bridges of Zumbrota – 0 tenants and 0 staff tested positive. Indoor visitation will begin on Wednesday, 2/10.
Visitation will occur in the Day Room by appointment (not in resident rooms/apartments). In order to have an indoor visit, please follow the below guidance:
- Proof of a negative COVID test within 5 days prior must provided. If you would like to be tested during our routine testing, please reach out to Laura Erickson, Administrator, at 507-732-8132. This applies to visitors who will be visiting on a regular basis, otherwise COVID tests may be obtained elsewhere.
- 2 people may visit at one time.
- For the Care Center: Visits will be held in the Day Room and visitors will enter/exit through Day Room door.
- For the Bridges: Visitors will enter/exit through the main entrance.
- Visits are up to 25 minutes.
Zumbrota Care Center time slots starting every half hour will be available:
- Tuesday, 2/9, from 1-4 pm
- Wednesday, 2/10 from 10-11:30 am
- Thursday, 2/11 from 10-11:30 am
- Friday, 2/12 from 1-4 pm
Please contact Lacey Boesen, Activity Director, at lboesen@zhs.sfhs.org or 507-732-8409 to set up an indoor visit.
Bridges of Zumbrota time slots starting every half hour will be available:
- Wednesday, 2/10 from 10-11:30 am and 1-3 pm
- Friday, 2/12 10-11:30 am and 1-3 pm
Please contact Barb Konter at 507-732-8412 to set up an indoor visit. Visits must be set up at least 24 hours in advance.
The CDC released a report that indicates a national average vaccination rate for care center residents of 77.8% and of care center staff, 37.5%. Minnesota is in a category with higher rates for both, with more than 80% of residents and more than 40% of staff. As of Wednesday of this week, 70,049 residents and staff of Minnesota’s long term care centers have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. We are excited to announce we are conducting our second vaccine clinic on 2/8, giving many residents and staff their second dose of the Moderna vaccine! We will be hosting our 3rd clinic on date on 3/8. As of today, 78% of Care Center residents and 42% of Care Center employees have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 Vaccine. For the Bridges of Zumbrota, 93% of tenants and 75% of employees received their first dose of the COVID-19 Vaccine.
This weekend, residents at the Care Center plan to celebrate Super Bowl Sunday by showing the Super Bowl game and having special snacks. We want to remind our friends and family that may be participating in Super Bowl activities to please social distance, wear a mask, and wash or sanitize your hands often.
Looking for ways to help? We have a variety of positions available with flexible scheduling and on the job training. For more information or to apply, visit www.jobswithus.org, search “Zumbrota.”
Don’t forget to get your flu shot this season to help protect our community. Please follow our Facebook page (@Zumbrota Health Services) or our website (www.zhs.sfhs.org) for all COVID updates and information on what is happening inside our care center. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Laura Erickson, Administrator, at 507-732-8132 or by email at lerickson@zhs.sfhs.org if you have any questions or concerns.