Hoping this update finds you healthy and well. As you are likely aware, COVID numbers continue to increase in Mercer County and the impact is being felt within the healthcare facilities in our area. The results of our weekly STAFF testing (11/9 and 11/10/20 testing), revealed that 129 of 130 staff members were NEGATIVE for COVID-19. The new positive staff case has been reported to the required State/Federal agencies. With the assistance of the PA Department of Health AND the Regional Response Health Collaboration Program (RRHCP), contact tracing has been completed. Based on this employee’s role, responsibilities and actions, at Saint John XXIII Home, it has been determined that this is a “non-exposure” situation related to residents and staff members. Due to HIPAA restrictions, we are unable to divulge the employee’s name. The employee is asymptomatic and isolating at home. We continue to diligently monitor staff and residents for signs and symptoms, each shift daily. We remain in weekly testing protocols, thus, another round of staff testing will be completed on 11/16/2020, at which time an update will be provided.
As the COVID numbers increase in Mercer County, we ask that you use extra pre-cautions, social distance, wear masks and wash your hands frequently. Please use good judgement related to entering Saint John XXIII Home. If you are not feeling well, please help us protect your loved one and stay home. We ask that you continue to pray for our residents and staff.
- Kirk Hawthorne, Administrator/CEO, Saint John XXIII Home