Dear All Residents, Associates and Families of Byron Park;
I am sending this update to inform you that we have had an associate receive a presumptive positive
test result for Covid-19 at Byron Park. The healthcare authorities were notified immediately. At this time, the origin of exposure is not known and the associate has self-isolated at home and will not return to the community for a minimum of 14 days and until free of symptoms. Part of our response to this case
includes a full review and notification to any individuals who may have had exposure and close monitoring to follow. Based on our current protocols, with associates wearing protective equipment (PPE) following CDC guidelines, we are confident of minimal exposure. In accordance with patient privacy laws, additional details about the patient and updates on their condition will be provided only by healthcare authorities. At this time we have no other known cases.
The protocols that we put into place earlier, remain in place. These include restricting visitors, monitoring each resident and associate for temperature and respiratory symptoms, suspending all meal service and activities, and increased disinfecting of all high-traffic/high-touch areas. Effective today, we will suspend any new move-ins for 14 days and will reevaluate at that time.
For the safety of all residents, we will continue to require all residents to quarantine in their apartments
and have provided masks for residents to wear as well. The measures we implemented over the last two
weeks are aligned with requirements to manage an active COVID-19 case. Keeping maximum safety
protocols in place are necessary and the reason we have no residents suspected to have exposure risk
from the affected individual.
As we anticipate the question, “Will you be testing all staff and residents for COVID-19?”, I would like to
provide the answer. At this time, this is neither recommended nor possible. The availability and determination for COVID-19 tests are not controlled by our community or company. Until tests are widely available to the public and communities like ours, we continue to follow the protocols set by the CDC and will refer residents and staff to their PCP or health provider if symptoms are exhibited that are related to the virus.
We are working with local and state health authorities, as well as following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We will continue to provide regular updates on what we can do to protect our residents, associates and greater community to prevent the spread of the virus.
At Byron Park, our top priority is and will always be the health and well-being of our residents and for all
of our associates. We understand that you may have questions and concerns. I will continue to keep
you informed with updated information as it becomes available. Thank you for your constant support
and partnership as we navigate this together.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Pastora
Executive Director