January 6, 2023
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for staff member(s)
In accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and our local health department, we are reporting this information to you in written format and in line with the latest communication guidance. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19. Our staff will also verbally notify you.
The IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to a private room or designated unit. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, appropriate staff use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, and social distancing.
This is a challenging time with visitor restrictions and infection prevention measures to protect your health and the spread of the virus. Thank you for your patience and your trust in getting us through this pandemic together. We are committed to following the precautions necessary to ensure your well-being.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
January 3, 2023
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for resident(s)
In accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and our local health department, we are reporting this information to you in written format and in line with the latest communication guidance. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19. Our staff will also verbally notify you.
The IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to a private room or designated unit. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, appropriate staff use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, and social distancing.
This is a challenging time with visitor restrictions and infection prevention measures to protect your health and the spread of the virus. Thank you for your patience and your trust in getting us through this pandemic together. We are committed to following the precautions necessary to ensure your well-being.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
January 1, 2023
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for staff member(s)
In accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and our local health department, we are reporting this information to you in written format and in line with the latest communication guidance. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19. Our staff will also verbally notify you.
The IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to a private room or designated unit. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, appropriate staff use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, and social distancing.
This is a challenging time with visitor restrictions and infection prevention measures to protect your health and the spread of the virus. Thank you for your patience and your trust in getting us through this pandemic together. We are committed to following the precautions necessary to ensure your well-being.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
December 23, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for staff member(s)
X additional positive test results for resident(s)
In accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and our local health department, we are reporting this information to you in written format and in line with the latest communication guidance. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19. Our staff will also verbally notify you.
The IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to a private room or designated unit. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, appropriate staff use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, and social distancing.
This is a challenging time with visitor restrictions and infection prevention measures to protect your health and the spread of the virus. Thank you for your patience and your trust in getting us through this pandemic together. We are committed to following the precautions necessary to ensure your well-being.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
December 18, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for resident(s)
In accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and our local health department, we are reporting this information to you in written format and in line with the latest communication guidance. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19. Our staff will also verbally notify you.
The IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to a private room or designated unit. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, appropriate staff use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, and social distancing.
This is a challenging time with visitor restrictions and infection prevention measures to protect your health and the spread of the virus. Thank you for your patience and your trust in getting us through this pandemic together. We are committed to following the precautions necessary to ensure your well-being.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
December 16, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for staff member(s)
In accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and our local health department, we are reporting this information to you in written format and in line with the latest communication guidance. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19. Our staff will also verbally notify you.
The IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to a private room or designated unit. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, appropriate staff use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, and social distancing.
This is a challenging time with visitor restrictions and infection prevention measures to protect your health and the spread of the virus. Thank you for your patience and your trust in getting us through this pandemic together. We are committed to following the precautions necessary to ensure your well-being.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
December 11, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for resident(s)
In accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and our local health department, we are reporting this information to you in written format and in line with the latest communication guidance. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19. Our staff will also verbally notify you.
The IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to a private room or designated unit. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, appropriate staff use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, and social distancing.
This is a challenging time with visitor restrictions and infection prevention measures to protect your health and the spread of the virus. Thank you for your patience and your trust in getting us through this pandemic together. We are committed to following the precautions necessary to ensure your well-being.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
December 8, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for staff member(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
December 7, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for resident(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
December 4, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for resident(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
December 2, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for staff member(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
November 30, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for resident(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
November 27, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for staff member(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
October 18, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for resident(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
July 15, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for staff member(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
July 11, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for staff member(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
July 6, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for staff member(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
June 24, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for staff member(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
June 7, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for staff member(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
June 2, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for staff member(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
May 31, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for resident(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
May 27, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for resident(s)
X additional positive test result for staff member(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
May 23, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for resident(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
May 20, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for resident(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
May 16, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for resident(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
May 13, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for staff member(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
May 11, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for staff member(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
May 6, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for staff member(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
February 11, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for resident(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
January 24, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for resident(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
January 7, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for staff member(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
January 3, 2022
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for staff member(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
December 27, 2021
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for staff member(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
September 12, 2021
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for staff member(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
September 11, 2021
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for staff member(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
August 21, 2021
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for staff member(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
August 2, 2021
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for staff member(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
December 22, 2020
Dear Family Member, Responsible Party or Employee,
Mason City Area Nursing Home has received confirmation that we have had the following in our building:
X additional positive test results for staff member(s)
In accordance with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we are reporting this information to you in written format online. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents and staff materializes in our building regarding COVID-19.
Both the IDPH and the local health departments have been informed of our confirmed positives. We work with both agencies to prevent and reduce the risk of the virus in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Upon confirmation of the above positive test results, we follow a specific COVID-19 plan and move residents who have tested positive to specifically designated areas of the building based on their positive or pending test results and their symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for our staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift. Buildings are also conducting routine COVID-19 testing for staff.
This is a time of challenge with visitor restrictions set forth by the IDPH in early March and changing guidelines to accommodate the latest developments affected by the virus. We thank you for your extreme patience and understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine Banks
Administrator
October 29, 2020
Dear Family Members,
As you may be aware, there is currently a rise in active COVID positive cases throughout our state. With those cases, we see more positives in our building.
Benjamin Hart, CEO of Bloomington-based Heritage Operations Group:
“Nursing homes are a reflection of the community in which they are located–As cases continue to rise in downstate Illinois counties, so do cases in nursing homes. We are doing everything in our power to prevent the outbreaks around us from entering our facilities,” Hart continued. “Our dedicated staff members take their responsibility very seriously to protect our elderly, frail residents who are the most susceptible to COVID-19. Despite our best efforts with enhanced visitor restrictions, vigilant PPE use, and frequent staff testing, the coronavirus can still sneak past our doorstep. It is a good reminder that we all have a responsibility as community members to protect our elders — wear masks, social distance, and wash hands.”
New COVID-19 information is reported to us daily through the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). We continue to monitor residents and staff for temperature and symptoms. Additionally, we continue to follow our stringent infection prevention measures such as universal masking for staff, masking requirements for residents while outside of their room, appropriate staff use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene protocols, social distancing, and multiple screenings for temperature/symptoms of staff during each shift.
As always, we are here to help our residents keep in touch with their loved ones through virtual visits using either Facetime or Skype. Please call us so we may help coordinate this. They love to hear from you!
We cannot thank this community enough for all your support, love, and prayers for our employees and residents. Please help us in the fight to reduce COVID-19 by visiting the CDC website to see how you can help prevent its spread.
- Remember to wear a mask
- Wash your hands frequently
- Maintain good social distancing
- Don’t gather with large groups
As always, I am available for any questions or calls at any time. Please feel free to call the facility if we can be of assistance. We will continue to make regular updates, so please feel free to use this page.
Christine Banks
Administrator
Mason City Area Nursing Home
October 20, 2020
Dear families and friends of Mason City Area Nursing Home,
It is an ever-changing healthcare climate as the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues in our cities and across the country. We aim to keep you informed as new information that affects our residents materializes at Mason City Area Nursing Home regarding COVID-19.
We can share with you that our facility has an outbreak of COVID-19; the health department defines an outbreak as anything over two cases, including residents and/or staff. We understand how this may cause you to worry about the health and safety of your loved one. Our leadership team has moved quickly to notify the Mason County Department of Public Health, and we will follow their protocol for additional infection prevention measures moving forward.
We continue to regularly assess temperatures, signs, and symptoms of our residents throughout the day, as well as employees at the start and middle of every shift. Infection control and prevention procedures are common and routine here at MCANH, however, heightened during this time.
As always, we are here to help our residents keep in touch with their loved ones through virtual visits using either Facetime or Skype. Please call us so we may help coordinate this. They love to hear from you!
We cannot thank this community enough for all your support, love, and prayers for our employees and residents. We ask that you continue to keep us in prayers. Please help us in the fight to eradicate COVID-19 by visiting the CDC website to see how you can help prevent its spread.
As always, I am available for any questions or calls at any time. Please continue to visit this page for updates, or please feel free to call the facility at (217) 482-5022 if we can be of assistance.
Christine Banks
Administrator
Mason City Area Nursing Home
October 17, 2020
Greetings residents, families, and friends of Mason City Area Nursing Home,
We were informed today that a resident in our building has tested positive for COVID-19. We understand how this may cause you to worry about the health and safety of your loved one. Our leadership team has moved quickly to notify the Mason County Department of Public Health, and we will follow their protocol for additional infection prevention measures moving forward.
We continue to regularly assess temperatures, signs, and symptoms of our residents throughout the day, as well as employees at the start and middle of every shift. Infection control and prevention procedures are common and routine here at MCANH, however, heightened during this time.
As always, we are here to help our residents keep in touch with their loved ones through virtual visits using either Facetime or Skype. Please call us so we may help coordinate this. They love to hear from you!
We cannot thank this community enough for all your support, love, and prayers for our employees and residents. We ask that you continue to keep us in prayers. Please help us in the fight to eradicate COVID-19 by visiting the CDC website to see how you can help prevent its spread.
As always, I am available for any questions or calls at any time. Please continue to visit this page for updates, or please feel free to call the facility at (217) 482-5022 if we can be of assistance.
Christine Banks
Administrator
Mason City Area Nursing Home
October 7, 2020
Greetings residents, families, and friends of Mason City Area Nursing Home,
We were informed today that an employee in our building has tested positive for COVID-19. We understand how this may cause you to worry about the health and safety of your loved one. Our leadership team has moved quickly to notify the Mason County Department of Public Health, and we will follow their protocol for additional infection prevention measures moving forward.
We continue to regularly assess temperatures, signs, and symptoms of our residents throughout the day, as well as employees at the start and middle of every shift. Infection control and prevention procedures are common and routine here at MCANH, however, heightened during this time.
As always, we are here to help our residents keep in touch with their loved ones through virtual visits using either Facetime or Skype. Please call us so we may help coordinate this. They love to hear from you!
We cannot thank this community enough for all your support, love, and prayers for our employees and residents. We ask that you continue to keep us in prayers. Please help us in the fight to eradicate COVID-19 by visiting the CDC website to see how you can help prevent its spread.
As always, I am available for any questions or calls at any time. Please continue to visit this page for updates, or please feel free to call the facility at (217) 482-5022 if we can be of assistance.
Christine Banks
Administrator
Mason City Area Nursing Home