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Honoree Category: Skilled & Assisted Living Facility
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Masonicare — operator of a 357 bed long-term skilled nursing center — was forced to quickly pivot, implementing a number of protocols, including strict visitor restrictions, daily employee screenings, and infection-control measures.
On the front lines, Masonicare employees worked tirelessly to keep residents and family members safe and informed amidst a rapidly changing stream of information.
When the virus began, employee team members were mobilized, critical PPE was relentlessly sourced, and policies were implemented that would serve to build an almost impenetrable wall around the healthcare center.
Perhaps two of the most effective initiatives were the immediate implementation of a COVID-positive isolation unit, which became available if a patient tested positive for COVID-19. Masonicare also created an observation isolation unit, where new admissions or readmissions who have been out of the healthcare center for more than 48 hours would be admitted and monitored for 14 days before being allowed to cohort with the general population.
Back in May, the facility underwent mandatory coronavirus testing in which all 312 residents tested negative for COVID-19.
Anticipating the industry standard of a 5% to 10% positive result rate, Masonicare attributed its safety record to thoughtful planning, collaborative teamwork and courageous leadership.
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