COVID-19 UPdates

RESIDENTIAL HEALTH CARE FACILITY UPDATES AND INFORMATION

Health Advisory

Updated recommendations on when to stay home and when to go back to normal activities after respiratory illnesses

including COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) - Read More

Masking Update

Health Advisory NYSDOH Recommends Masking January 8 - Read More

Please wear a mask to protect others if you have any signs or symptoms of respiratory illness. Facility-issued masks are available at all Lewis County Health System locations, the Residential Health Care Facility and Clinics.

VACCINE Information

Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines October 4, 2023 - Read More

Dear Administrator Guidance letter from NYSDOH - September 16, 2022 - Read More

NYSDOH COVID-19 Vaccination Program Guidance September 13, 2022 - Read More

CDC - Stay up to date with your COVID-19 Vaccines - Read More

New York State COVID-19 Vaccination Program Guidance December 23, 2022 - October 17, 2022 - Notification 109318

Vaccine consent form for reference - Read More

VISITATION

NYSDOH Updated guidance for Nursing Home Visitor Testing and Screening for COVID-19 3.17.23 - Read More

NYSDOH Guidance for use of Face Masks and Face Coverings in Healthcare Facilities - Read More or visit the DOH website

CMS Updated Visitation and Testing Guidance 5.8.23 - Read More

RHCF Visitor Guidelines as of January 25, 2022 - Read More

Guidelines for signing out your loved one - Read More

Personal Caregiving and Compassionate Caregiving Visitors in Nursing Homes Guidelines - Read More

FaceTime and Skype Policy - Read More

Broadblast Updates and Information

Additional policies (not relating to COVID)

Holiday/Special Event Decorating Policy - Read More