The Life Care Center of Hilo has announced that there are currently no active cases of COVID-19 at its facility. The nursing home, which has a capacity of 252 beds, recently experienced an outbreak that was reported to the Hawaii Department of Health in early April. There were a total of 93 cases, including 76 residents and 17 staff members.
Tragically, one resident who tested positive for COVID-19 passed away after being transferred to the hospital. However, over the past week, no new cases have been identified at the center, thanks to the assistance provided by the Department of Health.
Kirsten Huertas, the executive director of the center, expressed her satisfaction with the results of their vaccination efforts. She stated that most of the recent COVID-19 cases at the facility have been asymptomatic, and those who experienced symptoms and were vaccinated have recovered quickly. Huertas emphasized that the center will continue to follow guidance from the Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to ensure the safety of their residents and staff.
Huertas also encouraged the wider community to practice preventive measures, such as wearing masks, maintaining social distancing, and practicing good hand hygiene, in order to reduce infection rates. While indoor visitation is now allowed at the center, visitors are requested to maintain proper hand hygiene and refrain from visiting if they are feeling unwell.
She expressed her gratitude to the Hilo community for their support and kindness towards their associates and residents, emphasizing that the well-being of their patients and staff remains their top priority.
The AARP Nursing Home COVID-19 Dashboard shows that Hawaii has witnessed an increase in nursing home resident cases, with a rate of 5.4 cases per 100 residents in April, compared to 1.3 cases per 100 residents in February and March. This places Hawaii above the national average, despite having a high percentage of nursing home residents (72.4%) who are up-to-date on COVID vaccinations.
According to the dashboard’s data for the four-week period ending April 23, approximately 38% of nursing homes in Hawaii had confirmed COVID cases.
In conclusion, the Life Care Center of Hilo has successfully resolved the COVID-19 outbreak at its facility, thanks to their vaccination efforts and adherence to health guidelines. They remain committed to the well-being of their residents and staff, and they urge the community to continue practicing preventive measures to combat the spread of the virus.
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