Dear Patients and Families:

I am writing today to share news that an additional patient has tested positive for COVID-19. All positive patients are now located on the “hot unit”, and we will continue to closely monitor all patients for symptoms of the virus.

The CDC has recently issued several sets of guidance pertaining to quarantine and isolation for COVID-19 exposure and positive test results, including guidance that is specifically for healthcare workers. On January 7, 2022, the Virginia Department of Health released guidance to nursing facilities which states that visitors who test positive for COVID-19 should stay away from nursing homes and other high-risk settings until at least 10 days after symptom onset or the date of the positive test, if no symptoms are present. Additionally, any visitor who is under quarantine related to exposure is advised to avoid nursing homes for at least 10 days after exposure. While we realize this guidance may be different than recommendations for the general public, we will be enforcing CDC and Virginia Department of Health (VDH) recommendations for healthcare workers and nursing facilities as directed by VDH. We ask for your cooperation with our collective efforts to keep our patients and your loved ones safe.   

I also wanted to make you aware of a temporary leadership change. Effective today, Honor Chriscoe, LNHA, will serve as Interim Administrator for the Center. Honor has worked closely with the Center in the past and will provide continuity and strength in leadership over the coming weeks.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Honor or me.

Sincerely,

Wendy M. Walter, MA, LNHA
Regional Director of Operations, Commonwealth Care of Roanoke, Inc.