We just got the weirdest phone call from my in-law's skilled nursing facility. The caller said, “ hello this is Rosie from B..... Healthcare , I’m calling to inform you that something happened here but we can’t say what. I’m required to inform all the patient’s families”. That was it. She couldn’t say anything further about the matter. What could this possibly be?
You have a right to know what this call was about and I would contact the administration there.
This whole thing is so weird like a twilight zone moment.
Call the County re (potential) elder abuse and ask them out to deal with it.
Call the administrator.
Write a letter to the County (of Marin) and cc the nursing facility administrator (put her on notice).
This is unacceptable - why are they calling you if they are not saying anything? They are creating a RED FLAG.
It’s a shame.
Covid19 mandatory reporting and testing parameters recently changed, Newer federal rules and regs require nursing homes to inform residents, their families and representatives of COVID-19 cases in their facilities.
BUT that vaguely didn't happen, maybe check your emai for clarification? Skilled Nursing Facilities are reporting numbers to the CDC and their states.
Lea, Covid cases didn’t seem to be secretive in the facility by you. It’s not secretive by us either. It’s news that is required to be reported. Names don’t have to be mentioned to report it.
I thought I responded to this post. I did see the reply it was COVID. But I do feel it was handled wrong and may complain to the Health Dept.
The caller could have said that a staff member contracted the virus and that person has been sent home and precautions have been taken. HIPPA just won't allow the person's name to be mentioned. In our County a daily report goes out. How many new cases. If its male, female, or juvenile. If over 18, it will say in their 20s, 30s, 90s, and what Township they are from.
Symptoms vary from person to person. Everyone has to wear protection around someone infected or not infected.
In our area protection is required. Masks must be worn.