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8.9.22<\/strong><\/p> As of August 9th, we do not have any positive cases among our residents. We have three staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our staff members will follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> 8.8.22<\/strong><\/p> As of August 8th, we do not have any positive cases among our residents. We have two staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our staff members who tested positive in recent weeks continue to recover. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 8.2.22<\/strong><\/p> As of August 2nd, we do not have any positive cases among our residents. We have one staff member who has tested positive for COVID-19. Our two staff members who tested positive in recent weeks continue to recover. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 8.1.22<\/strong><\/p> As of August 1st, we do not have any positive cases among our residents. We have one staff member who has tested positive for COVID-19. Our staff member who tested positive last week continues to recover. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 7.29.22<\/strong><\/p> As of July 29th, we do not have any positive cases among our residents. We have one staff member who has tested positive for COVID-19. Our staff member will follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 7.24.22<\/strong><\/p> As of July 24th<\/sup>, 2022, we do not have any positive cases of COVID-19 among our residents or staff members. Our resident who initially tested positive on July 22nd<\/sup> does not have COVID-19 or any related symptoms. The test administered at that time rendered a false positive.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 7.22.22<\/strong><\/p> As of July 22nd, we have one resident who has tested positive for COVID-19. We do not have any positive cases among our staff members. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 6.28.22<\/strong><\/p> As of June 28th, we do not have any new positive COVID-19 cases among our residents or staff members. Our staff member who tested positive in recent weeks has fully recovered and returned to work.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 6.21.22<\/strong><\/p> As of June 21st, we do not have any new positive COVID-19 cases among our residents or staff members. Our staff member who tested positive last week continues to recover. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 6.16.22<\/strong><\/p> As of June 16th, we do not have any positive COVID-19 cases among our residents. We have one staff member who has tested positive for COVID-19. Our staff member will follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 6.13.22<\/strong><\/p> As of June 13th<\/sup>, we do not have any positive cases of COVID-19 among our residents or staff members. Our resident and staff member who tested positive in recent weeks have fully recovered.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 6.3.22<\/strong><\/p> As of June 3rd, we have one resident and one staff member who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our staff member will follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 5.28.22<\/strong><\/p> As of May 28th, we have one resident and one staff member who have tested positive for COVID-19. One of our residents who tested positive in recent weeks has recovered. Our staff member will follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 5.24.22<\/strong><\/p> As of May 24th, we have a total of two residents who have tested positive for COVID-19. We do not have any positive cases among our staff members. We are pleased to announce that all other residents and staff members who tested positive last week have recovered. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 5.16.22<\/strong><\/p> As of May 16th, we have a total of twelve residents and one staff member who have tested positive for COVID-19. All other residents and staff members who tested positive last week have recovered. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 5.12.22<\/strong><\/p> As of May 12th, we have twenty-seven residents and seven staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 5.11.22<\/strong><\/p> As of May 11th, we have twenty-one residents and six staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 5.10.22<\/strong><\/p> As of May 10th, we have twenty residents and six staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 5.9.22<\/strong><\/p> As of May 9th, we have twenty residents and five staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 5.7.22<\/strong><\/p> As of May 7th, 2022, we have sixteen residents and four staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 5.5.22<\/strong><\/p> As of May 5th, we have sixteen residents and three staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 5.4.22<\/strong><\/p> As of May 4th, we have fourteen residents and three staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 5.2.22<\/strong><\/p> As of May 2nd, we have twelve residents and one staff member who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 4.30.22<\/strong><\/p> As of April 30th, we have four residents who have tested positive for COVID-19. One visitor has tested positive as well. We do not have any positive cases among our staff members. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 3.4.22<\/strong><\/p> As of March 4th, we do not have any positive cases among our residents or staff members. Our staff member who tested positive last week has recovered and will return to work this weekend!<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 2.26.22<\/strong><\/p> As of February 26th, we do not have any positive cases among our residents. We have one staff member who has tested positive for COVID-19. Our staff member will follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily. Our employees will follow CDC guidelines recover and return to work safely.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 2.15.22<\/strong><\/p> As of February 15, 2022, we do not have any positive cases with residents or staff members. We are pleased to announce that our residents and staff members who tested positive in recent weeks have recovered.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 2.7.22<\/strong><\/p> As of February 7th, we do not have any positive cases among our residents. We have two staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily. Our employees will follow CDC guidelines recover and return to work safely.<\/p> With the guidance released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 2.1.22<\/strong><\/p> As of February 1st, we have seven residents and two staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily. Our employees will follow CDC guidelines recover and return to work safely.<\/p> NEW guidance was released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services) in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 1.29.22<\/strong><\/p> As of January 29th, we have 18 residents and 7 staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily. Our employees will follow CDC guidelines recover and return to work safely.<\/p> NEW guidance was released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services) in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 1.28.22<\/strong><\/p> As of January 28th, we have 18 residents and 6 staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily. Our employees will follow CDC guidelines recover and return to work safely.<\/p> NEW guidance was released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services) in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 1.27.22<\/strong><\/p> As of January 27th, we have 20 residents and 7 staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily. Our employees will follow CDC guidelines recover and return to work safely.<\/p> NEW guidance was released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services) in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 1.24.22<\/strong><\/p> As of January 24th, we have 17 residents and 9 staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily. Our employees will follow CDC guidelines recover and return to work safely.<\/p> NEW guidance was released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services) in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 1.23.22<\/strong><\/p> As of January 23rd, we have 15 residents and 11 staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily. Our employees will follow CDC guidelines recover and return to work safely.<\/p> NEW guidance was released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services) in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 1.21.22<\/strong><\/p> As of January 21st, we have 17 residents and 12 staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily. Our employees will follow CDC guidelines recover and return to work safely.<\/p> NEW guidance was released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services) in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 1.20.22<\/strong><\/p> As of January 20th, we have 11 residents and 14 staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily. Our employees will follow CDC guidelines recover and return to work safely.<\/p> NEW guidance was released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services) in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p> 1.18.22<\/strong><\/p> As of January 18th, we have 10 residents and 13 staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily. Our employees will follow CDC guidelines recover and return to work safely.<\/span><\/p> NEW guidance was released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services) in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: <\/span>www.urbandalehealthcare.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/span><\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:\u00a0<\/span><\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/span><\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/span><\/p> 1.17.22<\/strong><\/p> As of January 17th, we have 9 residents and 12 staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily. Our employees will follow CDC guidelines recover and return to work safely.<\/span><\/p> NEW guidance was released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services) in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: <\/span>www.urbandalehealthcare.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/span><\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:\u00a0<\/span><\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/span><\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/span><\/p> 1.15.22<\/strong><\/p> As of January 15th, we have seven residents and nine staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily.<\/p> NEW guidance was released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services) in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: www.urbandalehealthcare.com.<\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:<\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.<\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t 1.10.22<\/strong><\/p> As of January 10th, we have a total of six residents and five staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our staff members continue to follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily.<\/span><\/p> NEW guidance was released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services) in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As reminder there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: <\/span>www.urbandalehealthcare.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/span><\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:\u00a0<\/span><\/p> Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time. Happy New Year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p> Bethany Lee, Administrator<\/span><\/p> 1.9.22<\/strong><\/p> As of January 9th, we have a total of four residents and four staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our staff members continue to follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff members daily.<\/span><\/p> NEW guidance was released on 11\/12\/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services) in-person visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As reminder there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 515.270.6838 or use the link to schedule your time virtually: <\/span>www.urbandalehealthcare.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p> At Urbandale Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting tests every 3-7 days, a weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus\u2019s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.<\/span><\/p> As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>