Weekly Update
10/12/2020
These cases were tested at Wichita County Health Center
Total Cases Tested: 114
Positive Lab Results: 9
Negative Lab Results: 102
Pending Lab Results: 3
Positive Lab Results (Person resides in Wichita County, but tested at another facility outside of Wichita County): 3
Wichita Co. Positive Cases: 12
Active Cases: 6*
Recovered Cases: 6
Wichita County KDHD School Gating Criteria (Positive % Rate: As of 09/27/2020 = 0%)
10/09/2020
On 10/09/2020, Wichita County Health Center was notified that two of our indirect care team members have tested positive for COVID-19. With this information, our team has responded promptly upon notification of the test results and have taken appropriate precautions.
Due to this potential exposure, KDHE has recommended that all residents, patients, and staff members be tested. These tests will take place on Monday, 10/12/2020 per KDHE. We continue to work closely with the Wichita County Public Health Department and we are following the nursing home guidelines set forth by KDHE, KDADS and CMS.
As of noon Friday, October 9, Wichita County Health Center will NOT allow visitors or volunteers.
visitors or volunteers. We are keeping all service lines open, including Emergency Services, Lab, Radiology, and Clinic.
We appreciate the community's support and continued prayers for all our residents, patients, and employees.
Sincerely,
Teresa Clark RN, CEO
Mindi Bremer RN, EPP
Wichita County Health Center
Update: 10/13/2020
Testing has been taking place this week at WCHC due to the notification of exposure of COVID-19 within our facility.
At this time, all residents and patients are safe and well. We are doing everything we can to keep our other staff, residents, patients and community safe.
Testing will continue per KDHE, KDADS, and CMS guidelines/regulations.
Again, we are keeping all service lines open, including Emergency Services, Lab, Radiology, and Clinic.
We are NOT allowing visitors or volunteers at this time with the exception of Compassionate Care situations.
As the community case count rises, please continue to follow the public health recommendations.
For questions please contact Mindi Bremer RN, EPP and/ or Teresa Clark RN, CEO by calling 620-375-2233.
