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 encourages residents to receive visitors in their home and endeavors to support residents’ social activities at the Community.

PROCEDURE:

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VISITORS

    1. The Community will be accessible residents and their guests 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
    2. We highly encourage family visits and regular family involvement with their resident.  Family members are welcome to participate in Community activities and to visit at any time.
    3. The main entrance door will be locked from 9 PM to 7 AM each night for purposes of resident and employee safety.
    4. 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.
    5. All visitors will check in by printing a badge on the AccuShield monitor located near the Concierge desk.  Family members and other resident guests are requested to wear the AccuShield badge while they are in the Community.
    6. Families will receive regular communication from the Community in the form of newsletters and notices of special events and activities.  At time of move-in, family members will be requested to provide their preference for communication of special events, newsletters and other communications.  We will communicate with resident families via email, telephone or regular mail, according to family preference.

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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 mount 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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