December 15, 2025
Dear Resident, Resident Representative and Healthcare Employees,
Please note there is a positive case of COVID19 among a resident in our facility. Residents and healthcare personnel who were potentially exposed or had close contact are tested as per PA Department of Health Guidelines. This is not considered an outbreak due to changes in the definition. A outbreak definition is now 2 positive residents within 72 hours for any respiratory virus. A facility is not considered clear, until no new cases for 14 days from the date of the positive test when in an outbreak. HCP are now excluded from an outbreak definitions and doesn’t affect countdown. Individuals entering facility MUST continue to adhere to infection control measures at all times, which include cough & respiratory etiquette, masking as required & hand hygiene.
As of 12/14/25 @ 11:40 am there have been the following positive cases
1 Resident have tested Positive for COVID-19
0 Residents has recovered from COVID-19
Center Staff have tested Positive for COVID-19** This number includes Ancillary staff, volunteers and/or vendors working in facility.
0 Center Staff have recovered from COVID-19
0 Resident has passed away while positive for the virus
Residents potentially exposed will be tested and/or who have had close contact with someone with SARS-CoV-2 infection, regardless of vaccination status, are tested immediately, and then 48 hours later and then another 48 hours later as per guidance.
As a reminder, if you have any of the following symptoms of COVID-19 OR other respiratory illness do NOT visit. Signs of COVID-19 include: Fever or chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Fatigue, Muscle or body aches, Headache, New loss of taste or smell, Sore throat, Congestion or runny nose, Nausea/Vomiting/ Diarrhea. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus and may present as mild to severe symptoms. If you would like your loved one to receive the vaccine, please contact our Infection Control Nurse, Stephanie Eicher at 570-675-8600 ext. 148.
Please note when there is an OUTBREAK, the Facility website and Meadows Information Line will be updated weekly and masking will be required in specific areas of the building depending where cases of the virus are present and as determined by the Infection Control Nurse. For updates during an outbreak either call MNRC Information Line (570) 675-8735 or check our website for updates: https://themeadowsdallas.com
Sincerely,
Stephanie Eicher, L.P.N., Infection Control Nurse
Cristina Tarbox, LNHA
Cristina Tarbox, LNHA, MHA, MPS
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
