Accessibility tools 630-893-9616 HOME ABOUT US CAREERS PROGRAMS 5-STAR SERVICE PHOTO GALLERY BLOG CONTACT Blog What We Have Done About the Coronavirus November 8, 2021 If you have any questions or concerns please call us at 800 291 5900 Ensuring residents are cared for in a safe and healthy environment is our greatest concern. Our facilities have been and are following recommendations of the CDC, state and local health departments with regards to COVID-19. We will continue to stay up to date with their recommendations and will continue to follow their guidance. At this time, visitation is allowed, but is dependent on the facility case status and changing regulatory guidance. Visitation Fact Sheet Regardless of how visits are conducted, the following core principles of COVID-19 infection prevention and best practices must be followed to reduce the risk of COVID -19 transmission: Screening for temperature and sign/symptoms of COVID-19 Hand hygiene Face covering Social distancing of at least 6 feet Adherence to instructional signage Cleaning and disinfection Appropriate use of PPE Effective cohorting Resident and staff testing as required COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions: Click Here NEW COVID-19 Safety Flyer: Click Here Preventative Approaches Taken at Our Alden Facilities Residents/Patients Our facilities are conducting regular communication with residents and patients Daily Symptom Monitoring Cancelled all large group and community events Eliminated communal dining Enhanced our usage of Telehealth for patient/doctor visits Reducing face to face contact opportunities Restricting non-essential trips out of the facility Restricting non-essential visitation and instead supporting “Virtual Visits” Education and training with residents and patients regarding; Preventative Measures Taken to Prevent the Spread of Infection Hand Hygiene Respiratory Etiquette Families of Residents Our facilities are conducting regular communication provided to all families (for example, email blasts, or letters, or phone call updates) regarding preventative measures taken and resident updates Facebook updates Website Updates Established virtual visits via teleconferencing and video calls Staff and Medical Associates Regular messaging to maintain focus on prevention Daily symptom monitoring at the start of each shift Regular communication regarding current preventative measures taken and new measures as they arise Education and training regarding infection control and hand hygiene Regular observational audits conducted to ensure compliance with established infection control and hand hygiene requirements Establish specific guidelines related to COVID-19 Re-education regarding appropriate cleaning and sanitation protocols Review established emergency preparedness plans and response Public at Large Entrance notices informing of current non-essential visitation restrictions in place as a preventative measure Large group events have been cancelled and will alternatively be conducted using webcasts whenever possible. Entrance notices with CDC guidance are present in each facility lobby and corporate office. Regulatory Authorities Regular communication with State regulatory agencies regarding preventative practices taken. Daily communication with and receipt of updates from: CDC Local public health authorities Vendors/Suppliers Regular communication with Vendors and Suppliers to ensure appropriate supplies and provisions are available for use. At this time, we expect no supply disruption for: Medications Food Medical Supplies Vendors and Suppliers have been notified of our safety and screening requirements. Topics: COVID-19 READ MORE ABOUT… Alden Leader Community News COVID-19 ARCHIVES Archives Select Month December 2021 November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 December 2019 November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 SITE MAP PRIVACY POLICY Take Me To The Alden Network Facebook Twitter YouTube Blog © 2021 Alden Valley Ridge, All rights reserved 275 East Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale IL 60108 Make a Payment Non-Discrimination Increase/Decrease Font Size AA High Contrast: White Background with Black Text SHARE Website Design by IlluminAge