We continue to find ourselves dealing with the far-reaching impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recent resurgence of the Delta variant is taxing on everyone. For all concerned, we have been closely monitoring the situation with the COVID-19 variants. Our locations are diligently monitoring CDC guidelines, ensuring compliance with those standards, as well as implementing the Washington State vaccination mandate for our team members. While the vast majority of team members and residents are vaccinated, we continue to test all employees one to two times each week to do our best to maintain a COVID-19 free environment.
Visitation by family and friends is very important to us because it’s important to our residents. As we work diligently to offer visitations, the most important action you can take if you plan on visiting a family member or friend, is to be vaccinated, wear a mask and maintain social distancing. This is critically important not only during visitations, but also when out in public.
Indoor visitations are allowed UNLESS there is a positive COVID-19 employee or resident within the facility. General indoor visitation is suspended (except for compassionate care) if there are positive cases. Normal visitation practices resume once the facility has gone through a testing cycle with no positive test results. Outdoor visits are always allowed.
As you consider visitation, please observe the following guidelines for the safety of our residents and staff:
- We ask all visitors to wear a mask and socially distance at all times while in the facility, even if you are vaccinated.
- Be mindful and use discretion when you’ve traveled recently or been in social gatherings within the 14-day period prior to your visitation.
The teams at Stafford have been relentless in their commitment to care for others through continual acts of selflessness. We consider ourselves partners with family members and residents, working in collaboration together, to keep our locations free from any harmful impacts of COVID-19. We are staying ever vigilant and together we will be successful at navigating through this tough season.