Health & Fitness
Coronavirus In Omaha: Douglas County Health Center Confirms Positive COVID-19 Tests
"The residents who tested positive are in isolation in their own private rooms and are being monitored by staff."
(March 29, 2020) - On March 28, 2020, Douglas County officials received confirmation that two long-term care residents of the Douglas County Health Center tested positive for COVID-19.
The residents who tested positive are in isolation in their own private rooms and are being monitored by staff. They are both currently in stable condition. Families of all residents were immediately notified after confirmation of the positive tests.
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Douglas County Health Center has worked closely with the infectious disease team at Nebraska Medicine for several years for guidance on the Health Center’s infection control program.
For the past 30 days, the Health Center has also been utilizing and adhering to CDC recommendations related to COVID-19. On March 10, 2020, all visitors, volunteers, and vendors were restricted from entering the Douglas County Health Center. All approved staff are screened upon entrance. Staff members have been wearing face masks throughout the building since March 20th.
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The Health Center’s emergency preparedness team has been working tirelessly to ensure education and training has been completed by all direct care staff. All department operations have been changed to accommodate CDC recommendations as well.
“Protecting the health and well-being of our residents and employees remains our top priority,” said Erin Nelson, administrator at Douglas County Health Center. “Our team continues to be on high alert and will take every precaution possible. On behalf of Douglas County, we can assure the community we are going above and beyond to continue to provide compassionate care to our long term care residents.”
Douglas County Health Center staff will continue to utilize and consult with community partners, the Douglas County Health Department, local governing bodies, and elected officials.
“Our team will ensure that we are providing our residents, families, and staff the most up-to-date information,” Nelson said.
About Douglas County Health Center
Douglas County Health Center, located at 4102 Woolworth Ave. in Omaha, has proudly been serving the community for more than 125 years. Douglas County Health Center building is home to 235 long term care residents, the Community Mental Health Center, and the Douglas County Primary Health Care Clinic.
This press release was produced by the City of Omaha. The views expressed here are the author’s own.