POLICY:  At times there may be circumstances that restrict resident visitation, such as pandemic flu or the presence of infectious diseases that may require isolation. Florida Statute. 408.823, the "No Patient Left Alone Act" requires Holy Garden ALF of Hollywood, to implement a policy that allows a resident to have in-person visits by an Essential Caregiver in all of the following circumstances, unless the resident, client, or patient objects.

1.     End-of-life situation
2.     A resident, client, or patient living with family before being admitted to the provider's care struggles with the change in environment and lack of in-person family support.
3.     The resident, client, or patient makes one or more major medical decisions.

4.     A resident, client, or patient is experiencing emotional distress or grieving the loss of a friend or family who recently died.

5.     A resident, client, or patient needs cueing or encouragement to eat or drink which was previously provided by a family member or caregiver.

 6.     A resident, client, or patient who used to talk and interact with others is seldom speaking.

 Holy Garden ALF of Hollywood, requires the following procedures to comply with the statute.

 PROCEDURES: Before in-person visitation, all essential caregivers must adhere to the following procedures:

 1.     Sign in upon entering the facility and before interacting with any staff, resident, family members, or friends.
2.     Comply with the infection control and education policies for visitor infection Control policies may require a visitor to wear a Personal Protection face mask and other necessary PPE and perform hand hygiene. Staff will provide directions on the proper use of PPE.
3.   The visitor shall sign the policy acknowledging an understanding of the visitation policy Failure of         visitors to adhere to the policy shall result in suspension of in-person visitation.
4.   Submit to a screening which may include temperatures and/or a questionnaire about health status visitors are NOT required to submit proof vaccination or immunization.
5.   Visitation hours will be 9 am - 9 pm as per FS 429.28 (1) (d). Any visitation outside of those hours will be considered upon request to the Administrator. During these hours, in-person visitation by the essential Caregiver is allowed for at least 2 hours daily in addition to any other visitation authorized by the provider.
6.     While minimizing physical contact and social distancing may be encouraged to limit exposure, consensual physical contact between a resident, client, or patient and the visitor is NOT prohibited.
7.   A resident, client, or patient may designate at least two visitors, who are a family member, friend, guardian, or other individual as an essential caregiver. Additional visitors may be allowed upon request and approval of the administrator.

 Holy Garden ALF of Hollywood, takes our commitment to the wellbeing of our residents seriously, and this includes a resident's right to visit with their family.

Please be aware that coming into the facility for visitation means that you are aware of the risks associated with visiting a facility and assume all responsibility for your health and well-being and that of the resident. You are agreeing to abide by and follow the visitation policy that we have put into place.