Outdoor visits
The governor is allowing us to have restricted outdoor visits as staffing allows and as long as nobody tests positive for Covid-19. So far so good there. We are in the middle of our latest round of staff testing and should have most of the results by Thursday. We are working on a process for scheduling the visits and making sure we comply with this order. We will have more information on this post in the next couple days.
Emergency Order Under MCL 333.2253 - Additional exceptions to temporary restrictions on entry into residential care facilities – signed by Robert Gordon, Director State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on September 10, 2020 and effective September 15, 2020
“The absence of visitors has been difficult for many facility residents; in some cases, a resident’s health and wellbeing may be at significant risk because visitors have not been permitted.”
As long as there are no new cases of Covid-19 and our local Health Department has not made a determination that our facility is unsafe for visitation based on local epidemiological conditions, we will try some outdoor visits while weather and staffing permit.
These visits may be more difficult than you imagine. There will be strict social distancing and many rules that must be followed. Breaking the rules puts our residents and staff in danger of contracting Covid-19 and will result in loss of visiting privileges. Wind, traffic and other noise may make it difficult for the resident to hear you. Wearing masks, as required, makes it even more difficult. Staff will explain and provide any other PPE that may be necessary.
Residents who are in isolation or observation, including those who are in their first fourteen days since admission or have had an outside appointment in the last fourteen days will not be eligible for visits.
Visitors must be assessed for signs and symptoms of Covid-19 before entry. Anyone with symptoms of a respiratory infection (including, but not limited to, fever, cough or shortness of breath) will not be allowed to visit.
Visitors will not be allowed to get within six feet of their loved one. There will be no touching the resident or the staff. We will try to enforce this by placing a couple tables in between the resident and visitors. An employee of the Medical Care Facility who has been trained in infection control measures will be close enough to monitor the visit and assure that our resident is protected from accidental or intentional violations of our protocols. Our tables and chairs will be disinfected between each visit.
Visits will be by appointment only during business hours and limited to fifteen minutes. Tonja Robles will be the person to contact to set those up.
Only two visitors at a time are allowed. Visitors will be screened through questions and a temperature check. You will be asked about Covid-19 symptoms such as cough, fever, shortness of breath, and if have a known Covid-19 exposure. If you do not pass this check, you will not be allowed to visit at this time. Visitors must log in on arrival and log out when they leave. They must provide contact information and attest, in writing, that they will notify the facility if they develop symptoms consistent with Covid-19 within 14 days of their visit.
Visitors who are unwilling or unable to properly (covering nose and mouth) wear a face covering and use hand sanitizer will not be allowed to visit. We can set up a virtual visit with Facetime or Skype or something like that.
DO NOT ENTER THE BUILDING! Call us at (231) 723-2543 when you arrive for your visit.
Please do not bring food or gifts to your visit. If you have something to give your resident, please call the office and arrange for us to take it to the resident prior to the visit or after the visit.
The governor is allowing us to have restricted outdoor visits as staffing allows and as long as nobody tests positive for Covid-19. So far so good there. We are in the middle of our latest round of staff testing and should have most of the results by Thursday. We are working on a process for scheduling the visits and making sure we comply with this order. We will have more information on this post in the next couple days.
Emergency Order Under MCL 333.2253 - Additional exceptions to temporary restrictions on entry into residential care facilities – signed by Robert Gordon, Director State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on September 10, 2020 and effective September 15, 2020
“The absence of visitors has been difficult for many facility residents; in some cases, a resident’s health and wellbeing may be at significant risk because visitors have not been permitted.”
As long as there are no new cases of Covid-19 and our local Health Department has not made a determination that our facility is unsafe for visitation based on local epidemiological conditions, we will try some outdoor visits while weather and staffing permit.
These visits may be more difficult than you imagine. There will be strict social distancing and many rules that must be followed. Breaking the rules puts our residents and staff in danger of contracting Covid-19 and will result in loss of visiting privileges. Wind, traffic and other noise may make it difficult for the resident to hear you. Wearing masks, as required, makes it even more difficult. Staff will explain and provide any other PPE that may be necessary.
Residents who are in isolation or observation, including those who are in their first fourteen days since admission or have had an outside appointment in the last fourteen days will not be eligible for visits.
Visitors must be assessed for signs and symptoms of Covid-19 before entry. Anyone with symptoms of a respiratory infection (including, but not limited to, fever, cough or shortness of breath) will not be allowed to visit.
Visitors will not be allowed to get within six feet of their loved one. There will be no touching the resident or the staff. We will try to enforce this by placing a couple tables in between the resident and visitors. An employee of the Medical Care Facility who has been trained in infection control measures will be close enough to monitor the visit and assure that our resident is protected from accidental or intentional violations of our protocols. Our tables and chairs will be disinfected between each visit.
Visits will be by appointment only during business hours and limited to fifteen minutes. Tonja Robles will be the person to contact to set those up.
Only two visitors at a time are allowed. Visitors will be screened through questions and a temperature check. You will be asked about Covid-19 symptoms such as cough, fever, shortness of breath, and if have a known Covid-19 exposure. If you do not pass this check, you will not be allowed to visit at this time. Visitors must log in on arrival and log out when they leave. They must provide contact information and attest, in writing, that they will notify the facility if they develop symptoms consistent with Covid-19 within 14 days of their visit.
Visitors who are unwilling or unable to properly (covering nose and mouth) wear a face covering and use hand sanitizer will not be allowed to visit. We can set up a virtual visit with Facetime or Skype or something like that.
DO NOT ENTER THE BUILDING! Call us at (231) 723-2543 when you arrive for your visit.
Please do not bring food or gifts to your visit. If you have something to give your resident, please call the office and arrange for us to take it to the resident prior to the visit or after the visit.
The Manistee County Health and Human Services Board announces its September 2020 regular meeting
Monday, September 28, 2020 at 10:00 A.M.
Call Toll Free: 1-877-820-7831
Pass code: 866274
Monday, September 28, 2020 at 10:00 A.M.
Call Toll Free: 1-877-820-7831
Pass code: 866274
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Building addition and renovation project
We are exploring the possibility of building an addition and renovating our facility to include more private rooms and a dementia unit. Some of the ideas we discussed are in the presentation to the right. You can download it and take a look. Let us know what you think. The original drawings are in the board presentation on the right and a couple additional drawings are in the mcmcf_scheme_b3... file to the right. We seem to be leaning toward B3 right now. What are your thoughts? |
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Ryan A. Sullivan, M.D. is our new Medical Director |
Ryan A. Sullivan is our Medical Director effective January 1, 2018. He is a Manistee native. Dr. Sullivan majored in Chemistry with a Biochemistry emphasis and minored in Mathematics at Hope College in Holland, Michigan before he attended Medical School at Wayne State University in Detroit where he graduated in 2002. He did his Residency at the Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies where he received Resident Teaching Awards for the 2002-2003 and the 2004-2005 academic years. He is a member of the American Medical Directors Association.
Dr. Sullivan has been working at the Crystal Lake Clinic in Manistee since 2015. Prior to that, he was at West Shore Medical Center for ten years.
In his free time, Dr. Sullivan enjoys downhill and cross country skiing, reading, hunting, fishing and assisting with Boy Scouts.
We would like to thank our former Medical Director, Gerard Mahoney, D.O. for his three years of service to the Medical Care. He is leaving us to concentrate on his duties at Crystal Lake Clinics and his facilities in Frankfort, Michigan.
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Corporate Compliance Hotline
(231) 723-2543 ext. 304
Your call helps us to provide the best possible care for your loved one and all Manistee County Medical Care residents.
Who is the MCMCF Customer Concern, Corporate Compliance Hot line for?
We encourage any resident, family member or visitor that wishes to express any concern to call.
How will my call be answered?
The line rings directly to a voicemail box. Messages that are left after business hours or weekends will be retrieved the next business day.
When I have a concern should I call the Hot Line first?
For immediate concerns regarding a resident the facility encourages you to speak to a nurse first.
Why should I bother calling?
We have the same goal as you do: We want to deliver the best possible care for your loved one. We can only do this when we work together.
Please leave your name and number along with the best time to reach you. This is the best way to address a concern and resolve the issue to your satisfaction.
(231) 723-2543 ext. 304
Your call helps us to provide the best possible care for your loved one and all Manistee County Medical Care residents.
Who is the MCMCF Customer Concern, Corporate Compliance Hot line for?
We encourage any resident, family member or visitor that wishes to express any concern to call.
How will my call be answered?
The line rings directly to a voicemail box. Messages that are left after business hours or weekends will be retrieved the next business day.
When I have a concern should I call the Hot Line first?
For immediate concerns regarding a resident the facility encourages you to speak to a nurse first.
Why should I bother calling?
We have the same goal as you do: We want to deliver the best possible care for your loved one. We can only do this when we work together.
Please leave your name and number along with the best time to reach you. This is the best way to address a concern and resolve the issue to your satisfaction.
We are Smoke Free
The Manistee County Medical Care has joined Hospitals and Nursing Homes across the United States in an effort to become tobacco-free. As a health care organization, committed to the health and safety of our residents and staff, we have a responsibility to take a leadership role on this major health issue.
Since October 1995 the Manistee County Medical Care Facility has been a smoke free facility. On January 1, 2009 the facility expanded its tobacco ban to the entire campus. As of that date, no tobacco use of any kind will be permitted inside or outside of the facility.
We are asking for your support in our tobacco-free initiative. Our decision to go tobacco-free is not an attempt to “force” anyone to quit smoking. Rather, the tobacco-free initiative is a concrete way we can demonstrate our ongoing commitment to healthy living.
Tobacco, along with second hand smoke, is one of the leading causes of cancer and is the root cause of many illnesses and lost productivity. Tobacco use in and around nursing homes poses health and safety risks for residents, employees and visitors.
We appreciate your help and support in keeping our campus smoke free.
Since October 1995 the Manistee County Medical Care Facility has been a smoke free facility. On January 1, 2009 the facility expanded its tobacco ban to the entire campus. As of that date, no tobacco use of any kind will be permitted inside or outside of the facility.
We are asking for your support in our tobacco-free initiative. Our decision to go tobacco-free is not an attempt to “force” anyone to quit smoking. Rather, the tobacco-free initiative is a concrete way we can demonstrate our ongoing commitment to healthy living.
Tobacco, along with second hand smoke, is one of the leading causes of cancer and is the root cause of many illnesses and lost productivity. Tobacco use in and around nursing homes poses health and safety risks for residents, employees and visitors.
We appreciate your help and support in keeping our campus smoke free.
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