Gettysburg Infectious Disease Protocols

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Appropriate use of onsite PPE (personal protective equipment) for all team members based on community transmission rates and/or outbreak status of active COVID-19 cases within the building.

Dining

During a COVID-19 outbreak, communal dining is permitted for residents who are not in isolation or quarantine. Residents must wear a surgical or cloth mask while waiting for their meal if the COVID-19 positivity rate is substantial to high, regardless of vaccination status. Residents who are not fully vaccinated must wear a mask regardless of the COVID-19 positivity rate.

Life Enrichment Programming

During a COVID-19 outbreak, life enrichment activities are permitted. Residents must be physically distanced and must wear a surgical or cloth mask if the COVID-19 positivity rate is substantial to high, regardless of vaccination status. Residents who are not fully vaccinated must wear a mask regardless of the COVID-19 positivity rate.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Jill Flasher, executive director, at 717.334.6204, ext. 40109 or [email protected].

Be Safe and Vigilant

  • Wash/sanitize your hands & practice safe social/physical distancing, if you are ill.
  • Your personal decisions impact others and can help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
  • We reserve the right to revise these guidelines as necessary to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
  • Your health and safety always has been & remains our #1 priority.

We appreciate your continued cooperation and understanding as we strive to keep our residents, clients, participants, team members and volunteers healthy!