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Four Seasons starts separate covid wing

By Lightning Reports, Published: May 4, 2020

Four Seasons hospice has expanded its Elizabeth House services with a fully dedicated and isolated hall for COVID positive patients, while ensuring protection of the general inpatient and respite patients, their families and staff, the hospice agency announced. The hallway dedicated to patients with covid-19 has a private entrance and will be managed by a select separate group of staff members.

“It is always an honor for our Four Seasons team to care for any patient at any time, and especially now to provide the same trusted care to COVID positive patients during this unprecedented time," Vice President of Medical Services and Hospice Medical Director, Dr. Ashley Albers, said. "Our goal throughout this pandemic has been and will continue to be to care for anyone challenged by a serious illness, including COVID positive patients while maintaining the highest standards to ensure we are keeping our staff and community safe. The changes we have made at Elizabeth House will help us accomplish these goals. Now and into the future, we will continue to provide excellent care for all who need Four Seasons.”

Under the procedures:

- COVID positive patients and those suspected to be positive will be isolated to 1 wing of Elizabeth House, which is fully separated from the rest of the building and includes its own private entrance.
- A separate set of staff will be taking care of COVID positive patients
- All patients, visitors, and staff will maintain social distancing to protect everyone inside Elizabeth House
- Four Seasons has adequate PPE and is taking every necessary measure to protect the patients and families we serve as well as our staff and volunteers.
- All staff and visitors are screened for possible infection upon entry to Elizabeth House.
- Staff are not working if they have any symptoms potentially related to COVID-19.