COVID-19 Precautions/Updates

Samaritan Campus' first priority is always the health and well-being of our residents and team members. We have policies and procedures that are reviewed on an ongoing basis by our Administrator, Director of Clinical Services, Infection Control and all appropriate departments, as a way to keep up to date with the latest information and adjust our practices accordingly. In addition to our infection control measures, we have added additional precautions based on guidance and mandates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), as well as state and local health officials.

Please see below for information and current status on visits and other details within our facility.

Visitations

Indoor Visitations - We are currently in outbreak in the CBRF and RCAC. We are not currently in outbreak in the Health Center. Visitors are asked to wear a mask (regular if visiting the Health Center - N95 if visiting RCAC or CBRF) and socially distant during their visit due to the high positivity rate throughout Wisconsin. (updated 3/13/2023).

Please call our Campus Communication Hotline before visiting to verify visitation status. 262-335-4599

- Visitors and residents are asked to wear masks
- Socially distancing in rooms are required
- Visitors must sign in and out
- Feeding residents is not allowed

Patio Visits - Residents are allowed and encourage on patio during the duration of their visit (weather permitting).

Window Visits - Are available upon request (weather permitting). Please call 262-335-4533

Compassion Care Visits - These visits are determined by social services for end of life situations or decline in health. If you have questions about these visits please call 262-335-4523 to speak to social services

Virtual Visits - Available upon request 262-335-4533

Infection Prevention and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

We at Samaritan have been fortunate enough to have, and continue to have, an adequate supply of PPE for all of our staff members. This includes facemasks (surgical and N95), gowns, gloves, goggles, and faceshields. It is directed by the Director of Nursing and our Infection Control Specialist how these items are used and distributed within our facility to maximize our best infection control practices while still being cautious of supply on hand.

Additional Infection Control steps have been implemented as follows:

Only allowing essential personally into the facility
Frequent handwashing
Screening all employees entering the facility (this includes a questionnaire and temperature check)
Only allowing one entrance an exit point for SNF staff to ensure everyone is being screened
Enhanced cleaning procedures, including frequent cleaning of high-traffic areas
Allowing one pick-up and drop-off location for any items entering or leaving the facility
All items dropped off are sanitized to the best of our ability before delivering to resident
Allowing only vaccinated volunteers
Purchased a UVC Skytron cleaning machine which can be placed in a room and kills any living virus/bacteria.
Ionization and frequent cleaning of all high touch surfaces

COVID-19 Vaccine

On December 30, 2020 , January 27, 2021, and February 24, 2021 CVS pharmacy came to Samaritan Campus to offer and administer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to any staff member or resident who wished to receive it. This was a voluntary vaccine for both staff and residents, however it was highly recommend by our Medical Director and Consultant Pharmacist. Residents and/or their activated POA or guardian were contacted for consent for the vaccine.

This is a two part vaccine so any one who received part one in also received the 2nd dose.

Any staff or resident interested in getting the Covid vaccine or the latest booster should contact Infection Prevention Nurse to schedule a vaccine time 262-335-4531.

For further information please read the Moderna Vaccine Fact sheet, Pfizer Vaccine Sheet, and J&J Vaccine Sheet. For further questions please call us at 262-335-4500