116 Coronavirus Cases, 20 Deaths At Carol Stream Facility: IDPH

CAROL STREAM, IL — According to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), there have been 116 coronavirus cases and 20 deaths confirmed at Covenant Living At Windsor Park Manor in Carol Stream. Windsor Park Manor sent Patch a statement Monday that said a total of 85 residents and employees have tested positive for coronavirus as of May 5 and 19 of those residents have died of coronavirus complications.

According to Windsor Park Manor's records, those numbers include 25 employees who have tested positive for coronavirus and 60 residents. Windsor Park's statement said the cases include one resident in residential living, 41 residents in the skilled nursing facilities and 18 residents in assisted living facilities.

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Of the affected residents and employees, Windsor Park Manor officials stated that 25 of the affected residents have "either fully recovered or are near a full recovery." Of the affected employees, 11 have returned to work and 14 are recovering at home, Windsor Park's statement said.

On April 20, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 81 coronavirus cases and 11 deaths throughout Windsor Park Manor. At that time, Windsor Park Manor reported 70 cases and 15 deaths.

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According to Windsor Park Manor's statement, they are following "guidance from local and state health departments, along with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Centers for Disease Control Prevention."

These measures include, according to Windsor Park's statement,

•  "Testing on all remaining skilled and assisted living residents who have not yet been
  tested for COVID-19.
• Individuals presenting COVID-19-like symptoms are immediately isolated and we following CDC and local and state health department guidelines when caring for those with COVID-19. 
• For residents with confirmed COVID-19 cases, all efforts will be made to provide a private room with private bathroom. 
• We have primary care employees dedicated to each resident. If we have multiple residents with COVID-19 or COVID-19 like symptoms, we attempt to ensure the same nurse and CNA is assigned to all COVID-19 patients.
• All employees wear masks and those caring for COVID-19 patients wear full personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure their safety and to prevent the spread of the virus to others.
• All resident rooms are disinfected twice daily and there are enhanced cleanings in all common areas within the health center.
• All employees have been trained in proper PPE usage, as well as proper infection control measures. 
• Employee and contractor screenings continue to be required with daily health assessments and temperature screening; healthcare employees are screened at the beginning of their shifts and mid-shift."

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