**Updated August 25th, 2021**

As you may be aware, the Biden administration is planning to issue a mandate requiring nursing home staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19. Prior to this announcement, the Center announced that COVID-19 vaccination will be mandatory for our staff effective September 20, 2021. We are very pleased to see that the administration recognizes the value of vaccination in the nursing home setting and hope that a similar mandate will follow for all healthcare workers who treat vulnerable patients.

County Positivity Rate:  Remains at 9.0%.
Testing: Unvaccinated staff (if any) are tested weekly based on county positivity rate. Patients and staff may be tested as needed based on symptoms, exposure, or during an outbreak.
PPE: The supply remains adequate. Staff have received ongoing education on appropriate PPE utilization.
Visitation: Virtual, window and scheduled indoor and outdoor visitation are all currently available. To schedule a visit, click here: https://woodlands-rehab.com/patient-visitations/.

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have.

Sincerely,

Angela Baldwin, LNHA
Administrator