How to prepare for a visit to MRC Creekside
Visiting Assisted Living and Memory Support
Beginning Monday, 04/05/2021 Creekside will now offer these types of visits:
· Essential Visits
o Only 2 persons per Elder can be designated, 18years or older.
o Must have completed the required training and Essential Visitor contract PRIOR to first visit.
o Visits can be in Elder’s rooms or outdoors.
o Essential Visitors do not have to maintain social distancing during their visit and may have close and personal contact with the Elder. The essential visitor must comply with wearing the same personal protective equipment (PPE) as the staff wear.
· Personal Visits- Socially Distanced Visitation
o Personal visitors are visitors other than those designated at essential visitors.
o Personal visits are only permitted with Covid-19negative Elders only.
o Personal visits can be with those of any age. Children visiting that are age 3 and older can only visit if able to tolerate wearing a mask, this is inside or outside. Children 2 and younger do not require a masks. Visits for those who have more than 3 people in their party can be accommodated in outdoor spaces.
· End of Life Visits-Contact our team directly to learn more about the protocol
- All visits must be scheduled in advance through email at CreeksideVisitation@mrcaff.org.or call 936-439-4701
- Visitation hours are 8:30AM-7:00PM. Other times available upon request.
- You are able to schedule a regular visitation day (example, you want to visit every Friday at 10:00AM).
- All guests must pass the screening and temperature check at the screening station, and wear a medical grade mask (surgical)for the ENTIRE VISIT. If you do not comply, you may be asked to leave.
- There is no longer a requirement for visitors to be Covid-19 tested or show proof of being Covid-19 negative.
- It is at the community’s discretion to cancel or reschedule outdoor visits due to inclement weather.
Example email request for visitation for AL and Memory Support:
Type of Visit (Essential, indoor, outdoor):
Name of Elder:
Name of person visiting:
Date of visit:
Time of visit:
Elder’s room #:
Contact phone #
Visiting Skilled Nursing & Rehab
Beginning Monday 06/14/2021, Creekside will offer these types of visits:
· Essential Visits
o Only 2 persons designated per Elder, 18 years or older
o Has no visitation limits due to Elder’s Covid status
o Must have completed the required training and Essential Visitor contract PRIOR to first visit.
o Essential Visitors do not have to maintain social distancing during their visit and may have close and personal contact with the Elder
· Personal Visits-Social Distanced Visitation
o Personal visitors are visitors other than those designated at essential visitors.
o Personal visits are only permitted with Covid-19negative Elders only.
o Personal visits can be with those of any age. Children visiting that are age 3 and older can only visit if able to tolerate wearing a mask, this is inside or outside. Children 2 and younger do not require a masks. Visits for those who have more than 3 people in their party can be accommodated in outdoor spaces.
· End of Life Visits-Contact our team directly to learn more about the protocol
- VISITSNO LONGER HAVE TO BE SCHEDULED IN ADVANCE
- Visiting hours are 8:30AM-7:00PM. Other times available per request.
- All guests must pass the screening and temperature check at the screening station, and wear a medical grade mask(surgical or N95) in ALL COMMON AREASAND AROUND OTHER ELDERS AND STAFF. If you do not comply, you may be asked to leave.
- REQUIRMENTSOF WEARING A MASKS IN SKILLED NURSING & REHAB
o If an Elder is fully vaccinated and a visitor is fully vaccinated, the visitor can choose to not wear a mask while visiting in a private area (i.e. the Elder’s Room).
o If an Elder is fully vaccinated and a visitor is fully vaccinated, they can share a meal together in a private space (i.e. Elder’s room or a private dining space can be reserved in advance).
o Personal Visitors must socially distance from the Elder if both the Elder and visitor are not fully vaccinated.
o It is not required that a visitor show proof of vaccination or documentation of a negative COVID-19 test result. The visitor will be considered as unvaccinated if there is refusal to provide information about vaccination status.
o A person is considered fully vaccinated if they have received the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccination series or received one dose of a single-dose COVID-19 vaccination and it has been at least 14 days since receiving the vaccination.
PLEASE REMEMBER
- During your visit, you will be restricted to the designated visitation area only and maintain social distancing with yourself and others.
- Wearing a mask and performing hand hygiene is required regardless of the type of visit or your vaccination status. If you refuse to wear a mask, or dispute the requirement, you will be asked to leave the community.
- All visitation is subject to change.
Thank you,
James Logan
Executive Director
