KRUSE VILLAGE REPORTING NEW CASES OF COVID-19
Kruse Village in Brenham is reporting new cases of COVID-19, after the senior living community was previously cleared of COVID-19 cases.
Kruse Village Executive Director Coy Fontenot said in a release Thursday that despite the facility’s infection prevention efforts, there are currently eight residents and two staff members that have tested positive for the virus.
A total of 38 residents and 24 staff members have tested positive since the first case at the facility was confirmed on June 4th, while eight residents have died.
The facility reported in September that the last of its COVID-19 positive patients had recovered.
Fontenot said Kruse Village remains committed to doing everything possible to stop the spread of this virus. He said the facility is working under the direction of its medical director and providers, is in close communication with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and is following all guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Fontenot said the facility continues to follow all infection prevention protocols, including using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE); actively screening and monitoring residents, staff and visitors for COVID-19 symptoms; assuring safe congregate dining and group activities; taking enhanced environmental safety precautions; and restricting visitors as appropriate. Facility personnel maintain contact with residents, families and staff regarding any new or suspected cases and operational changes by phone, email, or letter.
Fontenot said throughout the pandemic, Kruse Village team members “have gone above and beyond to protect the health and wellness of everyone at Kruse Village.” He said the compassion they have shown residents and support for their peers is “commendable.”
Full press release from Kruse Village below:
Kruse Village is dedicated to the health and safety of our residents and staff. The Coronavirus pandemic has required that we implement vigilant precautions and preventive measures as older adults and those with chronic conditions, as well as the staff who care for them, are the most vulnerable to the virus. Despite our extensive infection prevention efforts, we are saddened to share that currently, 8 residents and 2 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. The collective total of COVID-19 cases we’ve had at Kruse Village is now 38 residents and 24 staff members. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this virus.
“Since our first case of COVID-19 on June 4, we have worked diligently to protect the health and safety of the entire Kruse Village family. As of today, I am pleased to share that of the 62 residents and staff who have tested positive for COVID-19, 44 are now COVID-19 negative,” said Executive Director, Coy Fontenot. “Our community has lost 8 residents to this pandemic, but they are not forgotten and remain in our hearts.”
Our team is committed to doing everything we can to stop the spread of this virus in our care community. We are working under the direction of our medical director and providers, are in close communication with the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS), and are following all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines to ensure we are taking all appropriate steps at this time.
We continue to follow all infection prevention protocols, including using appropriate personal protective equipment, actively screening and monitoring residents, staff and visitors for COVID-19 symptoms, assuring safe congregate dining and group activities, taking enhanced environmental safety precautions, and restricting visitors as appropriate. We are in contact with residents, families, and staff regarding any new or suspected COVID-19 cases and operational changes through phone, voice message services, emails, and letters.
“Throughout this pandemic, our team members have gone above and beyond to protect the health and wellness of everyone at Kruse Village. I am proud of the way they have all come together to fight Coronavirus. Their compassion for our residents and support for their peers is commendable,” added Fontenot.
While we strive for transparency in everything we do, please know that we are bound by federal guidelines under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) as well as employment policies, which protect the privacy of our residents and team members. Thank you for your support and understanding.