Community Visitation and Access Policy Facial Covering Policy

Community Visitation and Access

Belmont Village, L.P.  (“Company,” “we” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our privacy practices.

Policy

In an effort to provide and maintain a safe and secure environment for residents, employees, and visitors, the following guidelines have been established for community visitation when health or safety concerns cause the community to restrict public access. Visitors and employees shall adhere to the Visitation policy as outlined in the procedure below.

This policy applies to all communicable diseases, including currently identified and emerging diseases, and applies to all visitors, including but not limited to Essential Caregivers. Belmont Village supports in-person visitation for all residents and seeks to comply with Section 408.823 F.S in addition to the requirements for visitation in Section 429.28 (1) (d) F.S.

Procedure

  1. All visitors are required to sign in using the Accushield kiosk upon entry into the Community.
  2. Visitors may not be compelled to show or provide proof of vaccination or immunization status.
  3. Upon request, all visitors will be provided infection prevention and control education, including, but not limited to, PPE and mask use, hand hygiene, and social distancing.
  4. There is no limitation on the frequency or length of visits except that overnight visitors must have the prior approval of the Administrator or Director of Resident Care Services. All visits must be conducted during normal visitation hours, which are 9AM to 9PM. Any visitation outside of these hours may be arranged by contacting the Administrator or the Director of Resident Care Services. Unless a resident objects, visitation is supported in all of the following situations, but is not limited to these situations:
    • End of life
    • Adjusting to the Community/change of environment
    • The resident is making major medical decisions
    • The resident is grieving or experiencing emotional distress
    • The resident requires cueing or encouragement to eat or drink
    • The resident is becoming less verbal

     

  5. There is no limit on the number of visitors who may visit. However, groups of 8 or more requiring use of the common area must schedule the visit in advance with the Administrator or the Director of Resident Care Services.
  6. Residents will have unrestricted private communications, including access to a telephone and sending and receiving unopened correspondence, and visiting with any person of his or her choice during normal visitation hours.
  7. Residents may designate a visitor who is a family member, friend, guardian, or other individual as an essential caregiver. Essential caregivers are not required to provide necessary care. Residents who wish to designate an essential caregiver should do so in writing and provide this information to the Administrator. Essential caregivers shall be allowed two additional hours daily beyond the Community’s regular visiting hours.
  8. Every resident will be allowed during visitation consensual physical contact between the resident and the visitor. Certain infection control measures and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be recommended for safe contact.
  9. After attempts to mitigate concerns, the Community can restrict or revoke visitation if the visitor fails to follow the Community’s visitation or infection prevention and control policies.
  10. The Community Manager on Duty (MOD) will be responsible for staff adherence to the policies and procedures contained in this policy.

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Facial Covering Requirements

Policy

The purpose of this policy is to review requirements for facial coverings in the Community in compliance with FAC:59A-35.125 and to provide guidance for residents, visitors, and Community employees.

Procedures

As used in this policy, “facial covering” shall mean a cloth or surgical face mask, a face shield, or any other facial covering that covers the mouth and nose of the wearer.

  1. No resident of the Community may be required to wear a facial covering unless the Community requires the resident to wear a facial covering only when the resident is in a common area and is exhibiting signs or symptoms of, or has a diagnosed infectious disease that can spread through droplet or airborne transmission.
  2. No visitor may be required to wear a facial covering unless it is required by the Community, if the visitor is:
    • Exhibiting signs or symptoms of or has a diagnosed infectious disease that can be spread through droplet or airborne transmission;
    • Is in a Community room with another resident who is exhibiting signs or symptoms of or has a diagnosed infectious disease that can be spread through droplet or airborne transmission’; or
    • Is visiting a resident who has been diagnosed with or confirmed a condition affecting the immune system. The condition is known to increase the risk of transmission of an infection from employees without signs and symptoms of infection to a resident. The Community has determined that the use of facial covering is necessary for the resident’s safety.

     

  3. If the Community chooses to require a resident to wear a facial covering, the resident shall have a right to opt out of wearing a facial covering in accordance with the Florida Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities.
  4. If the Community chooses to require a facial covering for any visitor, the visitor shall have a right to opt-out of wearing a facial covering if an alternative method of infection control or infectious disease prevention is available.
  5. If the Community chooses to require a facial covering for any employee, the employee shall have a right to opt out of wearing a facial covering, unless the employee is:
    • Conducting sterile procedures;
    • Working in a sterile area;
    • Working with a resident where the Community has diagnosed the resident with or confirmed a condition affecting the immune system. The condition is known to increase the risk of transmission of an infection from employees without signs and symptoms of infection to a resident. The Community has determined that the use of facial covering is necessary for the resident’s safety, or
    • Working with a resident on droplet or airborne isolation, or
    • Engaging in non-clinical potentially hazardous activities that require facial coverings to prevent physical injury or harm in accordance with industry standards.

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