Iowa Department Of Public Health – Guidance on Phased Easing of Restrictions for Long-Term Care Facilities

Beginning March 13, 2020, Iowa long-term care facilities began implementing guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that outlined recommended restrictions to normal operations in attempt to mitigate the entry and spread of COVID-19. This guidance has been further supported by additional Iowa agencies, such as, the Iowa Department of Inspections and…

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Video Calling Your Loved Ones

Hello Friends and Family!! We know that not being able to visit your family members during this time is hard on both you and your loved one. We want to say a HUGE thank you to all of our families for your cooperation and understanding while we secure our facility in our best attempt to…

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Iowa Health Care Association Statement Regarding Coronavirus

Statement Regarding COVID-19 and Long-Term Care Visitation Guidance West Des Moines, Iowa – IHCA   The Iowa Health Care Association represents most of the state’s more than 790 long-term care providers, including nursing homes, assisted living communities and home health care agencies, and has been working closely with its members and state health officials to…

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FAQ’s About COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

COVID-19 was first reported among close contacts of returned travelers from Wuhan, China. During the Week of February 23, CDC reported community spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 in California, Oregon and Washington. Washington was the first death in the US from COVID-19 as well as the first potential outbreak in a long-term care…

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New Ice Cream Machine!

  We are excited to share that thanks to a very generous donor, we were able to purchase a new ice cream machine here at Holy Spirit! Ice cream days are Monday-Wednesday-Friday from 1.30 to 3.30. Which include vanilla, chocolate and twist soft serve ice cream by the dish or on a cone. We also…

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