This story has been updated to reflect the most recent developments: Federal authorities announced late Friday new restrictions on nursing home visitors in guidance aimed at protecting seniors from the novel coronavirus. In a press release and memo issued late Friday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services provided details about the new policy. Among the new measures, it…
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Visitors being turned away from Symphony Care facilities as coronavirus concerns grow
Symphony facilities in northwestern Indiana are limiting visitation to minimize the risk of Covid-19 to their guests, loved ones, and communities.
AHCA/NCAL President Mark Parkinson Talks with CCN about Limiting Covid-19
Mark Parkinson, President of the National Center for Assisted Living and the American Health Care Association (NCAL/AHCA), shares recommendations for minimizing the spread of the Covid-19 virus; limit visitation to nursing homes and assisted living centers.
Officials direct providers to limit visitor access amid coronavirus concerns; polling places moved
Debra Meade, CEO of Health Management and AHCH board chair: “We are getting overwhelmingly positive remarks from families thanking us for taking the initiative to keep their family members, which was very encouraging.”
Frequently asked questions regarding the Covid-19 virus
Frequently asked questions regarding the Covid-19 virus
Symphony Care Network is Limiting Visitation to Illinois and Indiana Facilities Beginning 03/09/2020
The elderly and those with underlying health conditions are at heightened risk of severe health complications when exposed to the COVID-19 virus.
CMS Issues Clear, Actionable Guidance to Providers About Covid-19 Outbreak
The Symphony Care Network organization works in careful accordance with CMS guidelines to protect those in our centers and in our communities who are most vulnerable to the serious hazard of contracting the Covid-19 virus.
Governor Pritzker Declares State of Emergency in Illinois
The Governor of Illinois, J.D. Pritzker, has issued a State of Emergency in Illinois. The decision to do so was made so that the state can receive more funding and resources to support the containment of the Covid-19 outbreak.