COVID-19 Update
Veterans Health Administration sent this bulletin at 09/03/2020 11:25 AM EDT|
Orlando VA Medical Center Update |
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Orlando VA
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Dear Veteran Family Members & Stakeholders, |
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While we are starting to see some promising downward trends in COVID-19 cases across most of Florida, VA’s phased approach to resuming in-person services and operations is deliberately cautious. We remain firmly committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our patients including our most vulnerable populations who we care for in our residential programs. Recently Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced relaxation of visitor restrictions to community nursing homes and other congregate living facilities under certain conditions. This emergency order does not apply to VA operated facilities. To minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19, we continue our no outside visitor policy for our Community Living Centers (CLCs) and Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Long Term units. We understand these past months have been extremely stressful for our patients and families and that connecting with family members is equally important; which is why we have implemented virtual visitation to help remain connected with loved ones. Using VA-owned iPads and Android tablets, the medical center ensures CLC residents can reach out to their loved ones who are unable to visit due to physical distancing requirements. Virtual visitation is highly encouraged through SKYPE, FaceTime in addition to telephone, email and text. In person visitations through a contactless visitation booth is currently being implemented and will expand in the next few weeks. VA continuously monitors COVID-19 community spread, positive cases in our patient and employee populations and other criteria. As our facilities advance through the stages for resuming in-person visitations we will provide updated information. Sincerely, The Orlando VA Healthcare System |
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