Current Updates: 

October 18, 2021

Family Members,

Our last test results from Thursday 14, 2021 revealed one contract staff was positive for COVID-19. The staff member is quarantining at home. The county transmission level continues at a red level.  We are still to be in “outbreak” status.  This will impact the North Dakota Veterans Home in the following ways:

• All staff and residents will participate in testing events today and again on October 21^st. Further testing to be announced.

• We will have bi-weekly testing and continue this until further notice based on our community transmission level and outbreak status.

• Indoor visitation will remain suspended at this time. Scheduled visits will take place in the gazebo or courtyard dependent upon weather. Compassionate care visits will continue to be arranged through case managers.

• Continue to contact residents case managers to schedule gazebo or courtyard visits. Visits need to be scheduled 24 hours in advance.

• Residents COVID-19 assessments will be increased.

The positive COVID-19 case numbers in Ransom County are increasing steadily. Please continue to wear facemasks in large groups and use proper precautions.   If there are additional changes, we will update you.  Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.  We are so thankful for your continued support!

 Helpful links:

 NDVH COVID-19 Safety Plan: Safety Plan

 ND Department of Health COVID-19 ND Cases

Sincerely,

Mark B. Johnson         Wanda Cavett                     Kristin Lunneborg              Kelly Lyons                        Ashley Olson

Administrator            Director of Nursing             CFO                                 Infection Control, CCP      Director of Social Services

701-683-6501             701-683-6515                     701-683-6503                    701-683-6585                    701-683-6530

COVID-19 Update Letters

Family Letter 10-4-2021

Other Information

Safety Plan

VP3 Facility Reopening Phases 

North Dakota Dept. of Health Coronavirus Cases

Active Cases of COVID Per Capita

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website

Special Edition Newsletters

NDVH Special Edition 6-26-2020

NDVH Special Edition 6-10-2020

NDVH Special Edition 5-15-2020

NDVH Special Edition 5-1-2020