**COVID-19 Update**
October 19th, 2021

I hope your week is starting off well.

The Center is currently in an outbreak.  Further updates regarding new positive cases will be provided via text message and email notifications to patients and their representatives.

CDC County Community Transmission Level and Percent Positivity: Substantial – decreased to 3.5%
Testing: While in an outbreak, patients and staff are tested every 3-7 days until the Center is 14 days without a positive test result.
PPE: The supply remains adequate. Staff have received ongoing education on appropriate PPE utilization.
Visitation: Visitation is temporarily suspended for a portion of the Great Falls Unit with the exception of compassionate care visits. Visitation remains available on all other units.

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have.

Sincerely,

Leslie Ruffner, LNHA
Administrator