COVID19 Update January 21, 2021

Edgewood Summit has had three positive Employee COVID cases at the Hodges Center building this weekAll Employees are in Direct Care. The Employees have shown no symptoms and subsequent COVID tests have been negative.  All are self-isolating at home and are doing well.  As a result of the testing results differing, Edgewood Summit is in the process of changing the laboratory used just in case the inconsistent test results are from quality issues.  Outbreak protocols have resumed at the Hodges Center as a result of the positive cases.

The COVID Vaccination Clinic #3 is scheduled for Tuesday, January 26, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with the Kanawha Charleston Health Department onsite to provide second doses only.  Edgewood Summit considers the COVID vaccinations a “Best Practice” for infection control and will to continue to educate and encourage vaccination.  We had requested permission to have more first doses available at our last onsite clinic but unfortunately the COVID vaccine supply is not sufficient at this time to permit additional vaccination.

Edgewood Summit requirements remain in place for COVID precautions as the infection rate for COVID remains very high in Kanawha County and the surrounding area but has seen signs of trending downward.   It is important to remember that the vaccine does not provide full immunity of 95 percent until approximately 14 days following the second dose.  Even after the 14 days, complete immunity does not exist and each vaccinated person can still remain a carrier and could potentially infect others.  Therefore, caution and patience are the keys to continued success.  Please continue to:

  • Properly wear a Mask in the public areas within the building
  • Socially distance from others at a minimum of 6 feet     
  • Hand wash frequently.
  • Direct care, end of life and compassionate care visits to Residents are permitted.  A COVID negative test within the past 5 days may be necessary prior to the visit.
  • Small group Dining, weekly Housekeeping and Activities are planned to resume.
  • Essential non-medical Transportation is permitted.
  • All entry screening is through the main lobbies of the Hodges Center, the Ridgemont and the main entrance for the Edgewood Summit building.

More updates will be provided as additional information becomes known.  Thank you for your continued support.  Please stay safe.