Resident and Team Member Weekly Covid-19 Status Update as of 11/12/22

The information below is Pasadena Care Center regular weekly update to help ensure residents, family, team members and the community are kept up to date on our current COVID-19 status.

We would like to update all our families, friends, and loved ones, as you know the facility continues to be open for visitations regardless of having 1 positive staff; however there are some requirements that we must follow according to the Pasadena Public Health Department.

1. You must wear a N95 and faceshield (further instructions to be discussed at facility depending on zone)
2. Questions will be asked regarding your vaccination
3. If you come on a weekly basis or more often, then you will have to have a a negative test weekly; the facility Will assist you with the requirement
4. We encourage families to schedule your appointment at this time since we only have one visitation room, we do offer outdoor visitation, outdoor visitations are welcomed depending on weather conditions

5.If you would like to conduct visitation virtually please let us know

6. And as always you can call And ask how your loved ones are doing

To follow Pasadena Public Health protocol, 2 times a week covid testing has been initiated every Monday and Thursday for residents and staff until outbreak has been lifted.

As of  this date we have no new cases of covid 19

We will continue to update you to provide you with any new developments

thank you!

****cumulative number of covid positive

residents: 0

staff 1

Visitation Update

Effective August 13, 2021

When visiting Pasadena Care Center, as part of our updated screening process as required by CDPH’s State Order, visitors must either, verify that they are fully vaccinated or for unvaccinated or partially vaccinated visitors, verify documentation of a negative COVID-19 test in addition to answering screening questions.

Fully vaccinated – Forms of verification include an original CDC vaccine card or a digital scan or photo of it; or evidence of electronic immunization record form with the vaccination site; or California’s personal digital COVID-19 vaccine record QR code.

Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated – Visitors are eligible for indoor visits only if they can show documentation of a negative COVID-19 test where the specimen collection occurred within 72 hours before each visit and for which the test results are available at the time of entry to the facility. Visitors may use either PCR testing or antigen testing. For the nearest testing locations, visit:

Visitors must show proof of vaccination; unvaccinated/partially vaccinated individuals must have negative test, starting Aug. 11

CDPH allows for only one exemption to the order: visitors to a patient in critical condition, when death may be imminent.

Pasadena Care Center is committed to the safety and comfort of residents, family members and friends, and the broader community, and believes that family and friends play a critical role in our residents’ emotional and physical well-being. But, because of the significant risk posed by COVID-19 and the variants, our obligation is to ensure we follow federal, state, and county public health guidelines and keep you connected with your loved ones during these challenging times.

Thank you,

Administration

May refer to the Public Health Order link below:

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Order-of-the-State-Public-Health-Officer-Requirements-for-Visitors-in-Acute-Health-Care-and-Long-Term-Care-Settings.aspx

Disclaimer

At this time, Pasadena Care Center is not releasing medical records to discharged residents or their legal representatives in person due to the current COVID-19 pandemic Public Health Emergency. However, we do offer other options for obtaining medical records.

Discharged residents may request a copy of their medical records verbally and/or by completing and submitting an Authorization for Release of Personal Health Information form.

You can download and complete the authorization form from our website to submit your medical record request by fax, email or mail. A Medical Records representative can also email you a form to compete, fax, email or mail back to the Center.

Verification of identity may be required. Acceptable forms of identification include driver’s license, state-issued ID, or a valid, current passport.

If you are requesting for copies of medical records, standardized copying charges will be applied in addition to any postal charges or CD ROM charges. Records will only be released via mail or picked up in person with an advanced appointment.

The Medical Records Department’s hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. The department is closed on weekends and major holidays. Please direct your inquiries to the Med Rec department for status updates or the Center Administrator.

Due to the current PHE, CMS modified the requirement at 42 CFR §483.10(g)(2)(ii) to allow LTC facilities 10 working days to provide a resident’s record rather than the standard two working days. If the requested information is located off-site or if the authorization form is not properly filled out, additional time may be required to process your request.
If you are requesting copies for someone other than yourself, you will need to provide legal documentation that verifies legal guardianship, power of attorney, executorships or next-of-kin relationship to a decedent.