9 Point Plan
for Managing Community Transmission of COVID-19
PLAN UPDATED 02/26/21

The Maplewood Senior Living 9-Point Plan is an evidence-based roadmap for our communities to use in the fight against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The Plan evolves over time, is based on the most current science, and reflects guidelines issued by the state departments of health and the CDC.

1. Data-driven Decisions
   • All decision making and transmission management approaches are evidence-based and driven by current scientific knowledge and established best-practices
   • We collaborate regularly with health systems, public health departments, and local, state and national organizations to ensure our practices are continually aligned with those entities
   • We use State Department of Health and CDC guidelines to guide our policies, procedures and protocols and we adapt them as guidelines change over time
     
     
2. Mitigation 
   • Employee/visitor health screening upon entry; temp checks on entry and exit
   • Hand sanitizer stations throughout the building
   • Frequent hand washing/sanitizing is expected
   • Regular training of associates on infection control, universal precautions, transmission-based precautions and hand hygiene
   • Antimicrobial hand soap in every apartment
   • Frequent cleaning of surfaces, floors, and furniture
   • Residents wear masks (as tolerated) when around others or in public spaces
   • Staff wear masks at all times except during meal breaks in designated areas or when alone in private offices
   • Modified visitation protocols as needed
   • Physical distancing whenever possible
   • Fully stocked PPE, sanitation and medical supplies
     
     
3. Surveillance & Testing  
   • Frequent assessment of resident health status including any changes in baseline condition
   • For ANY change in condition, Covid-19 is considered a potential cause and testing is immediately discussed with resident, family and PCP
   • Constant staff self-monitoring for onset of symptoms and expectation to report immediately
   • Staff with ANY symptoms do not report to work and are tested ASAP when indicated   
   • Policy is to test early, test often, and test broadly as clinically indicated and feasible
   • New residents are tested before and after move-in per policy
   • Residents are tested when clinically indicated per policy (change of condition, new-onset symptoms, known or potential exposure, return from MLOA, community surveillance, outbreaks, etc.)
   • New hires are PCR tested prior to starting work
   • All staff are tested at minimum every 2 weeks, or more frequently if indicated, or as required by state DPH or Executive Order
     
     
4. Isolation  
   • Covid positive residents are placed on isolation and droplet precautions until they clear their time or symptom-based isolation period per CDC guidelines and MSL policy
   • Residents on isolation are cared for by well-trained staff who have proper PPE
   • Staff develop an individualized engagement plan for each resident on isolation
     
   • The number of staff/visitors entering into isolation apartments is minimized
     
     
5. Containment  
   • Containment strategies are used to minimize community spread
   • Confirmed or suspected residents may be transferred to acute care settings based on clinical condition and ability to safely isolate and follow all isolation protocols
   • Confirmed or suspected residents may require a private-duty aide when indicated
   • Confirmed residents may be contained in designated sections of the building when feasible
   • Cross contamination is minimized by dedicating staff and minimizing movement of staff around the facility as much as possible
     
     
6. Contact Tracing  
   • We identify residents and staff with known or suspected Covid-19 and their contacts and work with them to interrupt disease transmission
   • As indicated, residents or staff who have been in close contact with any suspected or confirmed case are identified, quarantined and tested
     
     
7. Quarantine  
   • We follow all quarantine rules set by each state and ask that residents abide by state-issued quarantine mandates and Maplewood Senior living policies
   • Exposed staff or residents may be asked/required to quarantine when clinically indicated
   • Symptomatic residents are quarantined in their apartments and placed on transmission-based precautions immediately
     
   • Symptomatic staff quarantine at home per CDC Guidelines, state mandates, and Maplewood Senior Living policy
     
     
8. Vaccination  
   • Covid-19 vaccinations are strongly encouraged for all residents and staff
   • We make every effort to make vaccines readily available and easily accessible to residents and staff
     through local, state and federal partnership programs
     
     
9. Education, Communication and Accountability  
   • We routinely educate residents, staff and family members about this 9-Point Plan, our Safer Together Program and our infection control policies, procedures and protocols
   • We communicate often about the status of our communities and new guidelines, state mandates or regulations, and changes to our operating procedures
   • We hold our associates accountable to abide by our policies and evidence-based best practices

Safer Together 

Keeping our residents, associates and families healthy and safe by working together.

Safer Together is an evidence-based program that asks all of us to do our part in keeping each other healthy and safe by taking 5 simple steps:

STEP 1: Universal Source Control 
Wear masks or face coverings.

STEP 2: Physical Distancing
Remain 6 feet apart as much as possible.

STEP 3: Infection Control
Wash your hands and sanitize frequently.

STEP 4: Vaccine
Get vaccinated. It's the best defense against Covid-19 and will help end the pandemic.

STEP 4: Testing
Get Tested. It's a powerful tool to help identify infection and stop community spread.

Maplewood Senior Living
1 Gorham Island, Westport, CT 06880 
www.MaplewoodSeniorLiving.com 
203-557-4777