St. John XXIII Home

Weekly COVID testing results for staff members for the past 3 weeks combined = 421 of 421 test results were NEGATIVE for COVID-19

COVID UPDATE: 9/28/2020 We are now in month #7 of the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to strive to remain COVID Free here at Saint John XXIII Home. As mentioned in the last update, we have initiated monthly testing of all staff. Our September 2020 testing was completed last week and I’m pleased to report that we had zero positive cases amongst our staff. Unfortunately, the Mercer County COVID positivity rate has increased to 5.1%, which requires us to begin testing... of all staff on a weekly basis. Weekly testing will be required until the Mercer County rate drops below 5%. Resident testing continues to be required for signs/symptoms of COVID, possible exposure and/or a positive case amongst staff. Routine or surveillance testing of residents is NOT recommended. Our outside patio visits continue on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We have measures in place to move indoors, into Roncalli Center, on days in which the weather doesn’t permit a comfortable visit outside. The process will remain consistent with the process used for patio visits. We ask that everyone continue to follow the rules which have been established to protect the well-being of our residents and staff. In addition, we recognize the connection between mental and emotional and physical health, and that the effects of prolonged isolation may have significant mental and emotional health impacts that a resident’s physical health becomes impaired. In such instances, our staff will work WITH the resident and family to provide the resident with access to care needed to maintain or improve their health status. These visits are referred to as a Compassionate Caregiver situation. Please understand that there is specific criteria that must be met to achieve Compassionate Caregiver status, including COVID testing consistent with our facility required testing (weekly at present). The full Compassionate Caregiver Policy and standards related to such, can be reviewed on our website at www.saintjohnxxiiihome.org. In conclusion, I thank you for your continued trust and on-going prayers for our residents and staff. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have questions. Sincerely, Kirk Hawthorne Administrator/CEO Saint John XXIII Home

COVID-19 UPDATE: (9/2/2020) At Saint John XXIII Home, we remain in Step #2 of re-opening. Progressing to Step 2 has allowed us to start the process of creating a new normal. This includes patio visits with family/friends, return of beauty shop staff and increasing group activity size as permitted. We are also increasing resident outside group opportunities. We ask that families do not make this an additional visit opportunity, as this would violate our re-opening po...Continue reading

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COVID-19 UPDATE: 7/20/2020 I’m hopeful that this update finds you healthy and well. Here at Saint John XXIII Home, we are making progress toward creation of a new normal. I’m thrilled to report that we have had no further cases in relationship to our initial baseline testing. All residents have tested negative at this time. With that in mind, as explained in the last update, we are approaching a time in which we will be able to implement a scheduled visit process f...Continue reading