Previous COVID-19 Outbreaks
February 18, 2022

As many of you are aware, Manassas Health & Rehab Center has had a previous outbreak of COVID-19. It was first reported on April 28, 2020 that a staff member tested positive for the virus. The Center had previously implemented the CDC’s recommended infection control and prevention measures.

Prior to receiving the first positive test result, the Center worked collaboratively with the Prince William County Health Department. Once an outbreak occurred, the Health Department provided both onsite and telephonic support on a frequent basis. The screening of patients and staff members increased from daily to once each shift for patients and the beginning and end of each shift for staff once the outbreak occurred. Staff members with known exposure or symptoms were placed off from work and did not return until the CDC’s return to work criteria had been met.

A total of 119 patients and 83 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 since April 2020. Sadly, 14 patients passed away with a diagnosis of COVID-19 during this time period.

The Center has a trained infection preventionist who continues to assist the staff in monitoring patients more frequently and ensuring infection control procedures are strictly followed. Staff have received training in infection prevention measures, proper donning and doffing of PPE and new clinical guidance from the CDC and VDH. The Center’s PPE supply continues to be adequate, and we are confident that we have the PPE we need in order to safely care for patients.

The Center created a cohorting plan for patients and staff. As an added safeguard, all newly admitted patients whose COVID-19 status is unknown and patients displaying symptoms of COVID-19 are placed under isolation precautions in a dedicated area of the Center, as appropriate, until they are determined to be COVID-free for their protection and the protection of other patients and the staff.

We are grateful for the support of the local community and the families of patients in the Center who provided many gestures of kindness over the past several months. The staff have remained dedicated to ensuring that their patients receive quality care and loving compassion during this challenging pandemic.