Community Visitation and Access Policy Facial Covering Policy

Community Visitation and Access

Belmont Village, L.P.  (“Company,” “we” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our privacy practices.

POLICY:

Belmont Village supports in-person visitation for all residents and seeks to comply with the requirements of s. 408.823, F.S. in addition to the requirements for visitation in s. 429. 28 (1) (d), F.S.

PROCEDURE:

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VISITORS

  1. The Community will be accessible to residents and their guests 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
  2. The main entrance door will be locked from 8 PM (or earlier if the concierge is not present) to 7 AM for purposes of resident and employee safety.
  3. Access to the Community when the main entrance is locked will be provided by ringing a doorbell at the main entrance. The bell will alert Community staff that someone is requesting access to the community. The staff will respond to the bell.
  4. All visitors are required to sign-in using the Accushield kiosk and pass the health screening protocols and temperature check upon entry into the Community.
  5. All visitors will be provided infection prevention and control education, including, but not limited to, PPE and mask use, and hand hygiene. Visitors should perform hand hygiene before and after each visit.
  6. Each visitor must sign in using AccuShield:
    • Initial Attestation: Each visitor will complete an initial attestation in AccuShield confirming that he/she will comply with all visitation rules regarding visits, including but not limited to, immediately informing the Community if the visitor has, or is suspected of having, an infectious or communicable disease.
    • Visitors include third party providers who must also comply with the community’s third party provider policies and procedures.
    • Visitors may not be compelled to provide proof of vaccination or immunization status.
    • Visitors should refrain from visiting the community when sick, running a fever or sneezing and coughing to support the health and well-being of all residents, staff members and visitors.
  7. Only visitation groups larger than four (4) persons that require a common area for the visit must schedule in advance.
  8. Belmont Village supports residents’ rights to visit with persons of their choice. There is no limitation to the frequency or length of visits except that overnight visitors must have the prior approval of the Administrator or Director of Resident Services. Unless a resident objects, visitation is supported in all of the following situations, but is not limited to these situations:
    • End of life
    • Adjusting to the community/change of environment
    • The resident is making major medical decisions
    • The residents is grieving or experiencing emotional distress
    • The resident required cueing or encouragement to eat or drink
    • The resident is becoming less verbal
  9. Residents may designate a visitor who is a family member, friend, guardian or other individual as an essential caregiver. Essential caregivers are not required to provide necessary care. Residents who wish to designate an essential caregiver should do so in writing and provide this information to the administrator. Essential caregivers shall be allowed two additional hours daily beyond the community’s regular visiting hours.
  10. Consensual physical contact is allowed during visitation unless the resident objects. Certain infection control measures and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be recommended for safe contact.
  11. After attempts to mitigate concerns, the Community shall restrict or revoke visitation if the visitor fails to follow the Community’s visitation or infection prevention and control policies.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES

  • The administrator is responsible for ensuring all staff comply with the community’s visitation policies and procedures. Residents and visitors should direct any questions regarding these policies and procedures to the administrator. 
  • A resident may designate an essential caregiver by providing this information to the administrator in writing. 
  • Hand hygiene supplies are available throughout the community.

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Facial Covering Requirements

POLICY:

The purpose of this policy is to review requirements for facial coverings in the Community in compliance with Emergency Rule 59 AER23.2, Chapter 408.824, And F.S. Face Covering Update and to provide guidance for residents, visitors, and Community employees.

PROCEDURES:

As used in this policy, “facial covering” shall mean a cloth or surgical face mask, a face shield, or any other facial covering that covers the mouth and nose of the wearer.

Resident Requirements:

No resident of the Community may be required to wear a facial covering unless the Community requires the resident to wear facial covering only when the resident is in a common area and is exhibiting signs or symptoms of or has a diagnosed infectious disease that can spread through droplet or airborne transmission.

Visitor Requirements:

No visitor may be required to wear facial covering unless it is required by the Community, if the visitor is:

  • Exhibiting signs or symptoms of or has a diagnosed infectious disease that can be spread through droplet or airborne transmission;
  • Is in a sterile area of the Community or an area where sterile procedures are being performed;
  • Is in a Community room with another resident who is exhibiting signs or symptoms of or has a diagnosed infectious disease that can be spread through droplet or airborne transmission’; or
  • Is visiting a resident who has been diagnosed with or confirmed a condition affecting the immune system. The condition is known to increase the risk of transmission of an infection from employees without signs and symptoms of infection to a resident. The Community has determined that the use of facial covering is necessary for the resident’s safety.

Opt-Out Requirements:

  • If the Community chooses to require a resident to wear a facial covering, the resident shall have a right to opt out of wearing a facial covering in accordance with the Florida Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, Section 381.026 F.S.
  • If the Community chooses to require a facial covering for any visitor, the visitor shall have a right to opt-out of wearing a facial covering if an alternative method of infection control or infectious disease prevention is available.
  • If the Community chooses to require a facial covering for any employee, the employee shall have a right to opt-out of wearing a facial covering, unless the employee is:
    • Conducting sterile procedures;
    • Working in a sterile area;
    • Working with a resident where the Community has diagnosed the resident with or confirmed a condition affecting the immune system. The condition is known to increase the risk of transmission of an infection from employees without signs and symptoms of infection to a resident. The Community has determined that the use of facial covering is necessary for the resident’s safety, or
    • Working with a resident on droplet or airborne isolation, or
    • Engaging in non-clinical potentially hazardous activities that require facial coverings to prevent physical injury or harm in accordance with industry standards.

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