Clinton County Nursing Home - Plattsburgh, NY

12/01/2023

04/24/2023

A non-direct care worker tested positive for COVID-19. Since our first case on July 1, 2020 we have had a total of 45 residents and 94 staff members test positive for COVID-19.

While the CDC COVID-19 Transmission rate for Clinton County is currently at “Moderate,” CCNH is still requiring face masks. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with wearing face masks that cover your nose and mouth.

We continue to have a supply of COVID-19 rapid tests kits and will make them available to visitors. They are located in the vestibule of the nursing home. Please help yourself.

Please defer your visit if you test positive for COVID-19, have symptoms of COVID-19, or have had close contact with someone with COVID-19. For visitors who have had close contact with someone with COVID-19, it is safest to defer in-person visitation until 10 days after your close contact.

CCNH continues to follow current guidelines:
• Adherence to core principles of infection control and prevention
• Screening residents and staff for signs and symptoms
• Testing staff and residents for COVID-19 based on current DOH, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) protocols
• Practicing social distancing whenever possible
• Proper use of Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) also known as source control, including face coverings
• Proper Hand Hygiene

03/13/2023

A non-direct care worker tested positive for COVID-19. Since our first case on July 1, 2020 we have had a total of 45 residents and 92 staff members test positive for COVID-19.

The CDC COVID-19 Transmission rate for Clinton County remains “high.” This means that there is an increased risk for getting COVID-19. I would like to encourage everyone to take proper precautions to protect yourself and our residents.

The New York State Department of Health still requires visitors to test for COVID-19 prior to entering the nursing home. Home rapid test kits are available in the vestibule of the nursing home. Also, please be sure to screen for COVID-19 prior to entering.

Please do not visit if you test positive for COVID-19, have been exposed to someone who has tested positive or if you are experiencing symptoms. If you test positive for COVID-19 and visited a loved on within two days of testing positive, please let us know so we can take necessary precautions.

CCNH continues to follow current guidelines:
• Adherence to core principles of infection control and prevention
• Screening residents and staff for signs and symptoms
• Testing staff and residents for COVID-19 based on current Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) protocols
• Practicing social distancing whenever possible
• Proper use of Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) also known as source control
• Proper Hand Hygiene

02/21/2023

A direct care worker tested positive for COVID-19. Since our first case on July 1, 2020 we have had a total of 45 residents and 91 staff members test positive for COVID-19.

The CDC COVID-19 Transmission rate for Clinton County remains “high.” This means that there is an increased risk for getting COVID-19. I would like to encourage everyone to take proper precautions to protect yourself and our residents.

The New York State Department of Health still requires visitors to test for COVID-19 prior to entering the nursing home. Home rapid test kits are available in the vestibule of the nursing home. Also, please be sure to screen for COVID-19 prior to entering.

Please do not visit if you test positive for COVID-19, have been exposed to someone who has tested positive or if you are experiencing symptoms. If you test positive for COVID-19 and visited a loved on within two days of testing positive, please let us know so we can take necessary precautions.

CCNH continues to follow current guidelines:
• Adherence to core principles of infection control and prevention
• Screening residents and staff for signs and symptoms
• Testing staff and residents for COVID-19 based on current Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) protocols
• Practicing social distancing whenever possible
• Proper use of Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) also known as source control
• Proper Hand Hygiene

02/13/2023

Dear Family Member and Resident Representative:
Two (2) residents tested positive for COVID-19. Since our first case on July 1, 2020 we have had a total of 45 residents and 89 staff members test positive for COVID-19.

The CDC COVID-19 Transmission rate for Clinton County remains “high.” This means that there is an increased risk for getting COVID-19. I would like to encourage everyone to take proper precautions to protect yourself and our residents.

The New York State Department of Health still requires visitors to test for COVID-19 prior to entering the nursing home. Home rapid test kits are available in the vestibule of the nursing home. Also, please be sure to screen for COVID-19 prior to entering.

Please do not visit if you test positive for COVID-19, have been exposed to someone who has tested positive or if you are experiencing symptoms. If you test positive for COVID-19 and visited a loved on within two days of testing positive, please let us know so we can take necessary precautions.

CCNH continues to follow current guidelines:
• Adherence to core principles of infection control and prevention
• Screening residents and staff for signs and symptoms
• Testing staff and residents for COVID-19 based on current Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) protocols
• Practicing social distancing whenever possible
• Proper use of Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) also known as source control
• Proper Hand Hygiene

Stay safe and be well,
Wendie

02/10/2023

A resident and a non-direct care worker have tested positive for COVID-19. Since our first case on July 1, 2020 we have had a total of 43 residents and 89 staff members test positive for COVID-19.

The CDC COVID-19 Transmission rate for Clinton County remains “high.” This means that there is an increased risk for getting COVID-19. I would like to encourage everyone to take proper precautions to protect yourself and our residents.

The New York State Department of Health still requires visitors to test for COVID-19 prior to entering the nursing home. Home rapid test kits are available in the vestibule of the nursing home. Also, please be sure to screen for COVID-19 prior to entering.

Please do not visit if you test positive for COVID-19, have been exposed to someone who has tested positive or if you are experiencing symptoms. If you test positive for COVID-19 and visited a loved on within two days of testing positive, please let us know so we can take necessary precautions.

CCNH continues to follow current guidelines:
• Adherence to core principles of infection control and prevention
• Screening residents and staff for signs and symptoms
• Testing staff and residents for COVID-19 based on current Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) protocols
• Practicing social distancing whenever possible
• Proper use of Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) also known as source control
• Proper Hand Hygiene

02/09/2023

CCNH has one (1) direct care worker, one (1) non-direct care worker and three (3) residents that have tested positive for COVID-19. Since our first case on July 1, 2020 we have had a total of 42 residents and 88 staff members test positive for COVID-19.

The CDC COVID-19 Transmission rate for Clinton County remains “high.” This means that there is an increased risk for getting COVID-19. I would like to encourage everyone to take proper precautions to protect yourself and our residents.

The New York State Department of Health still requires visitors to test for COVID-19 prior to entering the nursing home. Home rapid test kits are available in the vestibule of the nursing home. Also, please be sure to screen for COVID-19 prior to entering.

Please do not visit if you test positive for COVID-19, have been exposed to someone who has tested positive or if you are experiencing symptoms. If you test positive for COVID-19 and visited a loved on within two days of testing positive, please let us know so we can take necessary precautions.

CCNH continues to follow current guidelines:
• Adherence to core principles of infection control and prevention
• Screening residents and staff for signs and symptoms
• Testing staff and residents for COVID-19 based on current Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) protocols
• Practicing social distancing whenever possible
• Proper use of Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) also known as source control
• Proper Hand Hygiene

02/08/2023

Two (2) direct care workers and three (3) residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Since our first case on July 1, 2020 we have had a total of 39 residents and 86 staff members test positive for COVID-19.

The CDC COVID-19 Transmission rate for Clinton County remains “high.” This means that there is an increased risk for getting COVID-19. I would like to encourage everyone to take proper precautions to protect yourself and our residents.

The New York State Department of Health still requires visitors to test for COVID-19 prior to entering the nursing home. Home rapid test kits are available in the vestibule of the nursing home. Also, please be sure to screen for COVID-19 prior to entering.

Please do not visit if you test positive for COVID-19, have been exposed to someone who has tested positive or if you are experiencing symptoms. If you test positive for COVID-19 and visited a loved on within two days of testing positive, please let us know so we can take necessary precautions.

CCNH continues to follow current guidelines:
• Adherence to core principles of infection control and prevention
• Screening residents and staff for signs and symptoms
• Testing staff and residents for COVID-19 based on current Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) protocols
• Practicing social distancing whenever possible
• Proper use of Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) also known as source control
• Proper Hand Hygiene

02/07/2023

Since my last report, a non-direct care worker and two (2) residents have tested positive. Since our first case on July 1, 2020 we have had a total of 36 residents and 84 staff members test positive for COVID-19. This reflects a revision to the last resident count on the previous correspondence.

The current CDC COVID-19 Transmission rate for Clinton County is “high.” This means that there is an increased risk for getting COVID-19. I would like to encourage everyone to take proper precautions to protect yourself and our residents.

The New York State Department of Health still requires visitors to test for COVID-19 prior to entering the nursing home. Home rapid test kits are available in the vestibule of the nursing home. Also, please be sure to screen for COVID-19 prior to entering.

Please do not visit if you test positive for COVID-19, have been exposed to someone who has tested positive or if you are experiencing symptoms. If you test positive for COVID-19 and visited a loved on within two days of testing positive, please let us know so we can take necessary precautions.

CCNH continues to follow current guidelines:
• Adherence to core principles of infection control and prevention
• Screening residents and staff for signs and symptoms
• Testing staff and residents for COVID-19 based on current Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) protocols
• Practicing social distancing whenever possible
• Proper use of Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) also known as source control
• Proper Hand Hygiene

02/06/2023

A direct-care worker and two (2) non-direct care workers tested positive for COVID-19. Since our first case on July 1, 2020 we have had a total of 31 residents and 84 staff members test positive for COVID-19.

The current CDC COVID-19 Transmission rate for Clinton County is “high.” This means that there is an increased risk for getting COVID-19. I would like to encourage everyone to take proper precautions to protect yourself and our residents.

The New York State Department of Health still requires visitors to test for COVID-19 prior to entering the nursing home. Home rapid test kits are available in the vestibule of the nursing home. Also, please be sure to screen for COVID-19 prior to entering.

Please do not visit if you test positive for COVID-19, have been exposed to someone who has tested positive or if you are experiencing symptoms. If you test positive for COVID-19 and visited a loved on within two days of testing positive, please let us know so we can take necessary precautions.

CCNH continues to follow current guidelines:
• Adherence to core principles of infection control and prevention
• Screening residents and staff for signs and symptoms
• Testing staff and residents for COVID-19 based on current Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) protocols
• Practicing social distancing whenever possible
• Proper use of Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) also known as source control
• Proper Hand Hygiene