WW Veterans Home responds to COVID-19 outbreak
By Terry Murry on Wednesday, September 29th, 2021 in Columbia Basin News Columbia Basin Top Stories
WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla Veterans Home is dealing with a novel coronavirus outbreak. Since September 10, a total of six residents and five staff members have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Currently, there are 67 residents and 151 staff members at the Walla Walla Veterans Home, according to the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs.
“We are testing all residents and will continue to screen and monitor for symptoms regularly. Staff are tested twice a week. All staff are screened upon arrival at work each day,” WDVA Communications and Legislative Director Heidi Audette said. “In addition, staff are asked to report any symptoms that occur after coming to work. All staff continue to wear PPE in accordance with guidance from nursing home employees.”
Audette said WDVA is working closely with and following guidance from the Walla Walla County Department of Community Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Washington State Department of Health to ensure the veterans home continues to following the strictest guidance in safeguarding residents and staff.
