Starting this weekend, long-term care facilities can allow guests under strict conditions.
Iowa long term care facilities will allow indoor visitation at all times and for all residents regardless of vaccination status of the resident or visitor.
Long-term care facilities across the state continue to report COVID-19 outbreaks.
Long-term care facilities said Thursday that Pennsylvania's distribution of COVID-19 vaccines snubs them, despite their priority status.
People at long term care facilities across Iowa excited to get the vaccine
Most long-term care facilities have had no COVID-19-related fatalities during the pandemic. But when the virus gets into a facility, the results could be disastrous.
Long-term care facilities (LTCFs) take care of some of the most vulnerable populations, including elderly people and those with chronic medical conditions.
According to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, the state is receiving 900,000 rapid tests for long-term care facilities
“This is the logical fulfillment of the ethical commitment of all health care workers to put patients as well as residents of long-term care facilities first and take all steps necessary to ensure their health and well-being,” the joint statement said.
“This is the logical fulfillment of the ethical commitment of all health care workers to put patients as well as residents of long-term care facilities first and take all steps necessary to ensure their health and well-being,” the joint statement said.
“This is the logical fulfillment of the ethical commitment of all health care workers to put patients as well as residents of long-term care facilities first and take all steps necessary to ensure their health and well-being,” the joint statement said.
“This is the logical fulfillment of the ethical commitment of all health care workers to put patients as well as residents of long-term care facilities first and take all steps necessary to ensure their health and well-being,” the joint statement said.
Learn about the immediate and lasting adjustments to care and operations two very different long-term care facilities made to deal with the pandemic.