In an order that went into effect on Monday, Steuben County Health Officer Dr. Ted Crisman declared a public health order restricting indoor visitation at long-term care facilities within Steuben County.
According to Crisman's order, long-term care facilities are not required to offer and should restrict indoor visitation by non-medical professionals.
In addition, outdoor visitation should still be offered to the fullest extent possible while following health and safety guidelines. Stricter visitation limits can be put in place when appropriate in areas with an increase in COVID-19 cases.
In addition, an outdoor visitation plan to implement safety measures for residents, workers and visitors must be developed and followed and need to follow both Indiana State Department of health and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service guidelines. Exceptions can be made for compassionate care situations, such as end-of-life.
Finally, any visitor to a long-term care facility must adhere to the restrictions in this order and follow requirements set by the facility outdoor visitation plan.
(03-27-2024) Bronson Applying For Grants For Trail Project
(03-27-2024) CHA Encourages People To Know Their Measles Vaccination Status
(03-27-2024) PHHS Name Smith And Severe As Class Of 2024 Co-Valedictorians
(03-27-2024) A Portion Of Fremont On A Boil Water Advisory
(03-27-2024) Demolition Begins On Historic Auburn Hotel
(03-26-2024) Steuben County RAD Rape Defense Course
(03-26-2024) NE Indiana Unemployment Up From January To February
(03-26-2024) LaGrange County Chamber Hosting Meet The Candidates Forum
(03-26-2024) Quincy Woman Returned To Michigan To Face Charges For Two State Chase
(03-25-2024) LaGrange County Sheriff Corporal Houser Retires After 28 Years
(03-25-2024) CR 200 N Road Closure Beginning April 1
(03-25-2024) Auburn Woman Hits Light Pole Then Flees The Scene
(03-23-2024) Angola Main Street Receives Portion Of $12M T-Mobile Grant
(03-23-2024) Michigan Man Pleads To Kidnapping And Killing Girl
(03-22-2024) MSP Kill Coldwater Man After Alleged Confrontation With AR Style Rifle
(03-22-2024) Poverty Simulation Leads To Survey With Steuben County Community Foundation
(03-21-2024) Charges Filled Against Union City Man For November Shooting
(03-20-2024) Hamilton Teen Killed In Single-Vehicle Accident
(03-20-2024) One Person Seriously Injured In Six Vehicle Crash In Elkhart
(03-20-2024) MSP Investigating Officer Involved Fatal Shooting