Outdoor Visitation Begins Thursday At Preakness In Wayne

WAYNE, NJ — Outdoor visitation is slated to begin at Preakness Healthcare Center on Thursday, and guidelines for those visitors have been confirmed.

The guidelines lay out a plan for visitation of residents, as long as those residents aren't currently in quarantine for COVID-19 exposure, and who aren't suspected to have COVID-19.

Visitors will follow a procedure upon entering the building, which includes hand sanitization, wearing a surgical mask provided by staff, and being screened for COVID-19 symptoms, including temperature testing.

If visitors show signs of the coronavirus, they will not be allowed a resident visit.

They must also sign an informed consent agreement, stating that they understand the possible risk of coronavirus exposure.

According to a news release from the long-term care facility, a sidewalk and tents were installed in a parking area near the patio at the facility.

Residents must give "informed consent" to receive a visitor, according to the release.

Two adult visitors are allowed to visit at one time. This includes visitors between the age of 16 and 18, according to Preakness.

An appointment must be scheduled to visit, with visitation hours set for four 45-minute periods between the hours of 1:30 and 5:15 p.m.