New Community Extended Care Visitor Guidelines: Effective July 21, 2021
The protection and well-being of our residents, visitors and staff members is of utmost
importance. Please be aware of the following guidelines before visiting our facility.
Safety Precautions:
All visitors will be screened prior to entry into the facility. Visitors who answer Yes to any
screening question will not be allowed entry into the facility as recommended by the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Screening Questions
- Fever (feeling feverish or a documented temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit
or higher)? - Respiratory symptoms such as runny nose, nasal congestion, sore throat, cough,
or shortness of breath? - General body symptoms such as muscle aches, chills, and severe fatigue?
- Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea?
- Changes in a person’s sense of taste?
COVID-19 Exposure
If any visitor has been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 10 days or has been advised to self-quarantine because of exposure to someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, they will not be allowed to visit.
Before and During Visitation
- All visitors MUST perform hand hygiene before entering and exiting the facility. (Hand
sanitizer is available at the entrance and all the hallways.) - Temperature check before entering the facility and completing the screening questions.
- All visitors will be required to wear a face mask, in accordance with recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regardless of vaccination status.
- When in the facility, visitors WILL remain with the resident they are visiting and
CANNOT go from room to room visiting other residents.
All visitors must comply with all requirements enacted by the facility to reduce the potential
spread of infection.
New Community Extended Care Facility (NCECF) understands that not being able to visit loved
ones can be stressful and uncertain, especially in these times. These visitation guidelines show
our commitment to addressing the needs of our residents while securing the safety of all those
who enter our facility. Our able staff members are here to support you and your loved ones.
In compliance with New Jersey Department of Health, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, and Department of Health & Human Service Centers for Medicare & Medicaid,
NCECF is taking all the necessary steps to ensure the health, well-being, and safety of our
residents, our staff, and the communities we serve.
Reference:
ltcf-visitation.pdf (nh.gov)
Signed Administration