Clinton has been a long-term resident since 2001. Over the course of time, Clinton has experienced different health conditions which have impacted his overall well-being and required different hospital stays. During each hospitalization, Clinton insisted on returning to “his girls” at West Liberty Nursing and Rehab. When Clinton mentions “his girls”, he is referring to all the Care Team Members that are like family. Following his hospital stays, Clinton has participated in physical, occupational, and speech therapy successfully meeting his goals each time. He has overcome many obstacles throughout the years and considers West Liberty Nursing and Rehabilitation his forever home!

Charlie Collins arrived at West Liberty Nursing and Rehabilitation after being involved in a car accident that resulted in multiple fractures. Charlie planned to receive therapy and return home. After receiving occupational and physical therapy services, Charlie decided to make the facility his forever home.
Charlie is always sharing his personal experience and gratitude with everyone he meets. He is truly appreciative of all the care and love he receives. Charlie says that West Liberty is the best place ever and that he is so thankful to call this his home! We are so happy to have you, Charlie!

Currently, there is no evidence to suggest that handling food or consuming food is associated with COVID-19.

Coronaviruses, like the one that causes COVID-19, are thought to spread mostly person-to-person through respiratory droplets when someone coughs, sneezes, or talks. It is possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object, including food or food packaging, that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes. However, this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.

After shopping, handling food packages, or before preparing or eating food, it is important to always wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Remember, it is always important to follow good food safety practices to reduce the risk of illness from common foodborne pathogens.

Content Source: The Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Viral tests check samples from your respiratory system, such as a swab from the inside of your nose, to tell you if you currently have an infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Some tests are point-of-care tests, meaning results may be available at the testing site in less than an hour. Other tests must be sent to a laboratory to analyze, a process that takes 1–2 days once received by the lab.

How to get a Viral Test
Here is some information that may help you make decisions about getting a viral test:

• Most people have mild illness and can recover at home without medical care. Contact your healthcare provider if your symptoms are getting worse or if you have questions about your health.
• Decisions about testing are made by state and local health departments or healthcare providers.
• If you have symptoms of COVID-19 and are not tested, it is important to stay home.

What to do After a Viral Test
• If you test positive for COVID-19, know what protective steps to take if you are sick or caring for someone.
• If you test negative for COVID-19, you probably were not infected at the time your sample was collected. However, that does not mean you will not get sick. The test result only means that you did not have COVID-19 at the time of testing. You may test negative if the sample was collected early in your infection and test positive later during your illness. You could also be exposed to COVID-19 after the test and get infected then. This means you could still spread the virus. If you develop symptoms later, you may need another test to determine if you are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19.

COVID-19 testing differs by location. If you have symptoms of COVID-19 and want to get tested, call your healthcare provider first. You can also visit your state or local health department’s website to look for the latest local information on testing.

On June 25th, Governor Beshear provided guidance to safely open visitation of nursing homes. As part of the reopening initiative, West Liberty Nursing and Rehabilitation will begin to allow visitors on July 17th. However, there are specific guidelines that must be followed. Our top priority is keeping our residents and care team members safe, and we feel the guidelines below will ensure their safety.
Visits must be scheduled by calling the center. No visits will be allowed unless it has been scheduled. Visits will be limited per day and no longer than 30 minutes time per visit.
We will allow only 2 visitors at a time and the visitors must wear masks and practice social distancing at all times which will not allow touching or hugging.
All visits will take place in the front lobby area of the center. Visitors will not be allowed in care areas of the center.
We will also continue to offer scheduled virtual visits via FaceTime and/or Skype.
Please contact Jessica, Social Services Director at 606-743-3846 to schedule your visit.
All visitors will be screened at the time of the visit and will be asked to self-monitor and practice all recommended precautions before and after the visit. You will be required to utilize hand sanitizer prior to the visit, wear a mask and sign a visitor attestation form.
Please do not visit if you or anyone that you have been in contact with has been ill or has been diagnosed with COVID 19. Please also report if you or anyone that you have been in contact with becomes ill or diagnosed with COVID 19 soon after a visit.
Visits can be declined or ceased at any time. This can occur if visitors do not follow the guidelines or if there is an onset of symptoms or new COVID 19 cases within the center, with residents or care team members.
Notifications of any changes will be posted to our Facebook page and website. Notification of changes will also be mailed to residents and/or responsible parties. You can also call the center at any time to see if there are any updates or changes to the visitation policy. We will also be updating our website at www.westlibertrynr.com.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Sincerely,
Kim Royse | Executive Director