COMMUNITY HEALTH UPDATE
COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS
DECEMBER 2020 COVID-19 at Wittenberg Village
December 1, 2020
Wittenberg Village has received test results confirming three team members have tested positive for COVID-19. The return to work procedure and timing for team members who test positive for COVID-19 follows Lake County Health Department guidance and Wittenberg Village policy.
Wittenberg Village has also received test results confirming five healthcare center residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Resident representatives have been notified.
Scheduled indoor/outdoor visits for the Healthcare Center remain canceled until further notice.
At Wittenberg Village, we will continue to follow the strict guidelines for senior living communities as directed by the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) to protect our residents, patients and team members:
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Limit visitation to scheduled visits in designated, supervised locations and certain compassionate care situations, such as end of life residents. (Until further notice, there will be no scheduled visits for assisted living and healthcare center)
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Restrict all volunteers and non-essential health care personnel (e.g., barbers)
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Cancel communal dining in assisted living and healthcare center
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Active screening of residents and team members for fever and respiratory symptoms
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Universal masking for all team members and external caregivers
We know, especially during these trying times, these restrictions are incredibly difficult for everyone. We do appreciate your partnership in helping Wittenberg Village to vigilantly navigate the challenges of COVID-19. Thank you so much for your continued prayers, support and understanding.
November 29, 2020
Wittenberg Village has received test results confirming 19 team members have tested positive for COVID-19. The return to work procedure and timing for team members who test positive for COVID-19 follows Lake County Health Department guidance and Wittenberg Village policy.
Wittenberg Village has also received test results confirming eight healthcare center residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Resident representatives have been notified.
November 25, 2020
Wittenberg Village has received test results confirming 1 team member has tested positive for COVID-19. The return to work procedure and timing for team members who test positive for COVID-19 follows Lake County Health Department guidance and Wittenberg Village policy.
November 24, 2020
Wittenberg Village has received test results confirming 1 team member has tested positive for COVID-19. The return to work procedure and timing for team members who test positive for COVID-19 follows Lake County Health Department guidance and Wittenberg Village policy.
November 23, 2020
Wittenberg Village has received test results confirming 1 team member has tested positive for COVID-19. The return to work procedure and timing for team members who test positive for COVID-19 follows Lake County Health Department guidance and Wittenberg Village policy.
Wittenberg Village has also received test results confirming three healthcare center residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Resident representatives have been notified.
November 20, 2020
Wittenberg Village has received test results confirming 15 team members have tested positive for COVID-19. The return to work procedure and timing for team members who test positive for COVID-19 follows Lake County Health Department guidance and Wittenberg Village policy.
Wittenberg Village has also received test results confirming four healthcare center residents and two cohabitating villa home residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Resident representatives have been notified.
November 16, 2020
Wittenberg Village has received test results confirming three team members have tested positive for COVID-19. The return to work procedure and timing for team members who test positive for COVID-19 follows Lake County Health Department guidance and Wittenberg Village policy.
There are currently zero cases of COVID-19 among the assisted living and independent living resident population on the Wittenberg Village campus.
November 14, 2020
Wittenberg Village has received test results confirming three team members have tested positive for COVID-19. The return to work procedure and timing for team members who test positive for COVID-19 follows Lake County Health Department guidance and Wittenberg Village policy.
There are currently zero cases of COVID-19 among the assisted living and independent living resident population on the Wittenberg Village campus.
November 13, 2020
Wittenberg Village has received test results confirming one more team member has tested positive for COVID-19. The return to work procedure and timing for team members who test positive for COVID-19 follows Lake County Health Department guidance and Wittenberg Village policy.
There are currently zero cases of COVID-19 among the assisted living and independent living resident population on the Wittenberg Village campus.
November 12, 2020
Wittenberg Village has received test results confirming one team member has tested positive for COVID-19. The return to work procedure and timing for team members who test positive for COVID-19 follows Lake County Health Department guidance and Wittenberg Village policy.
There are currently zero cases of COVID-19 among the assisted living and independent living resident population on the Wittenberg Village campus.
November 11, 2020
Wittenberg Village has received test results confirming three team members have tested positive for COVID-19. The return to work procedure and timing for team members who test positive for COVID-19 follows Lake County Health Department guidance and Wittenberg Village policy.
There are currently zero cases of COVID-19 among the assisted living and independent living resident population on the Wittenberg Village campus.
November 9, 2020
Wittenberg Village has received test results confirming three team members have tested positive for COVID-19. The return to work procedure and timing for team members who test positive for COVID-19 follows Lake County Health Department guidance and Wittenberg Village policy.
There are currently zero cases of COVID-19 among the assisted living and independent living resident population on the Wittenberg Village campus.
November 6, 2020
Wittenberg Village has received test results confirming eight team members have tested positive for COVID-19. The return to work procedure and timing for team members who test positive for COVID-19 follows Lake County Health Department guidance and Wittenberg Village policy.
There are currently zero cases of COVID-19 among the assisted living and independent living resident population on the Wittenberg Village campus.
November 3, 2020
Wittenberg Village has received test results confirming one healthcare center resident has tested positive for COVID-19. Follow-up testing is continuing. Resident representatives have been notified.
There are currently zero cases of COVID-19 among the assisted living and independent living resident population on the Wittenberg Village campus.
We have also received test results that confirm three team members have tested positive for COVID-19. The return to work procedure and timing for team members who test positive for COVID-19 follows Lake County Health Department guidance and Wittenberg Village policy.
November 1, 2020
Wittenberg Village has received test results confirming four team members have tested positive for COVID-19. These team members work in the healthcare center. The return to work procedure and timing for team members who test positive for COVID-19 follows Lake County Health Department guidance and Wittenberg Village policy.
> April-October 2020 Cases of COVID-19 at Wittenberg Village
2020 TOTAL CASES of COVID-19 at Wittenberg Village
COMMUNITY HEALTH UPDATE:
Wittenberg Village is currently accepting new residents and patients with advanced screening, recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), in place.
ATTENTION VISITORS:
In an effort to protect our residents, team members and patients we are asking for your help.
• Please consider sending a "Thinking of You" e-greeting.
We are also utilizing Facetime and other creative ways to connect families.
Please call if you're interested in learning more.
SALES AND MARKETING EVENTS AND TOURS:
For more information about residential and healthcare options at Wittenberg Village, please call (219) 663-3860.
THANK YOU
We’d like to share a very special “thank you” to community partners who have donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as masks, to supplement our important inventory. Your contributions toward the safety and health of our care associates, as well as the residents and patients we serve, are truly appreciated. If your business would like to join in this effort, please contact Carla Montgomery at Carla.Montgomery@lulife.org.
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WITTENBERG VILLAGE COMMUNITY HEALTH HOTLINE - CALL (219) 661-3394