Oakview Healthcare Center and Assisted Living

We are pleased to be hearing some positive news related to COVID-19 in California. This seems to be a direct result of the strong mitigation efforts put into place early on. As the Governor suggests, the curve appears to be bending. This was the initial goal, so critical health resources wouldn’t get overwhelmed early on and result in potentially tragic outcomes. But health officials will now remind us this also means the curve is stretching out further, since it is lik...ely fewer CA residents have been exposed to COVID-19. The risk remains high. What does this mean for us? It means that we should be proud of our efforts to date and hopeful for the future. But it also requires that we not let our guard down. We need to continue to closely follow health official guidance even as we’re tempted to relax and visit briefly with friends and family during the holidays or run a quick errand that has been long postponed. Now is not the time to let up. It remains critically important to keep practicing what we have all been asked to do: Social Isolation Stay at Home and Avoid Social Gatherings Physical Distancing Remain minimum of 6 feet away from others Face Coverings Wearing face covering when you are not able to maintain physical distancing Cover Your Coughs and Sneezes Wash Your Hands Avoid Touching Your Face We continue to have a strict NO VISITOR policy in place, even over the holidays. We realize this is difficult, but it was put in place to protect everyone. We look forward to the day we can greet and maybe even hug each other in person. Thank you for taking care of yourself and others and supporting community’s response during these unprecedented times.

We understand that everyone wishes we could regain some degree of normalcy in these continued uncertain and challenging times. The good news is that health officials believe California’s aggressive efforts are working to flatten the curve by slowing the rate of spread so that health care systems will not be as overwhelmed. The tough news is that these efforts must continue and may need to be even more restrictive for a while. For example, Alameda County just implemented ...a new, more restrictive health order that is in effect until at least May 3rd. The order can be found at: http://www.acphd.org//summary-updated-shelter-in-place-ord It is likely that other California jurisdictions will enact further restrictions and even tighter definitions on mandatory social distancing, closure of public spaces and non-essential services. Our lives have all been significantly disrupted and many of the services here in our community have been modified or suspended. While we are continually evaluating which services we could reinstate, we are required to adhere to directives from local, state and federal officials. We appreciate your understanding. The one service we currently are making plans to partially reinstate is a limited housekeeping service for those who request assistance to maintain healthy and sanitary conditions in your home. The focus is likely to be on resident bathrooms and kitchen and dining areas. Look for more information early next week. In the meantime, here is new guidance from the CDC: Cruise travel and non-essential travel Stocking up on prescription medications Lastly, a message from Warren Spieker, Managing Partner, can be found at: https://youtu.be/vcaOXSudoAY

We’d like to share a video update from Warren Spieker. [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions: Q: Is the company laying people off or reducing hours? A: Each community is continuing to hire and none are laying employees off or reducing hours. Please refer your friends and family.... Q: How is the community doing with staffing? A: At this time, we are doing well. We continue to make contingency plans to address staffing shortages if they occur. Additionally, management has made accommodations to assist employees financially with childcare if needed. Q: When will the community begin allowing guest or vendors on property: A: Management is continually monitoring the situation. We are following CDC and health official guidance. At this time, we continue to restrict all non-essential visitors. Q: When will dining, resident activities, bi-weekly housekeeping, routine maintenance and other services resume? A: Management is continually monitoring the situation. For the safety of all, we are continuing to cancel these services. If you believe you have an immediate need, please contact the appropriate department and your request will be taken under consideration. Q: Can I take a walk outside? A: Yes, we encourage you to exercise outside. It is important to observe social distancing of 6 feet or more and not congregate in groups. Q: Does the company have enough Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for employees? A: We have significant supplies of necessary PPE and continue to obtain more. However, health providers in the area and nationally are concerned about the shortage of key supplies. Therefore, we are following CDC and health official guidance on limited res-use and other strategies to use PPE when most appropriate. We are currently focused on working with department directors to ensure employees are trained on proper use and maintenance of PPE. Q: Do employees need to wear PPE for their daily jobs? A: Employees continue wearing the appropriate PPE do safely perform their job. Most community situations, per CDC and health official guidance, indicate no need for employees to wear additional PPE (N95 respirators, face shields or gowns), including delivery of meals unless delivering medical care to a suspected infected or knowingly infected person. Q: Will we be made aware if any cases of COVID-19 occur in our community? A: Yes, if the community has any confirmed cases, we will make residents aware. Given the increasing prevalence nationally and locally, this is a likelihood at some point. Q: How long will the Safety Kiosk be performing additional screening? A: It is unknown at this time. We will continue to monitor the situation and follow the guidance of local, state and federal officials. It is our goal to create the safest possible environment for all employees and residents. www.visitoakview.com

The health and safety of our residents and staff continue to be our number one priority. We remain focused on prevention and infection control procedures throughout the community. We are in full support of Governor Newsom’s March 19 Executive Order for all individuals to stay Safe at Home except for obtaining food and necessary health care or if reporting to an essential job. Our employees are considered essential workers and are exempt from the stay-at-home order. Rest as...sured, Oakview is staffed to provide exceptional services and care to our residents. We continue to restrict visitors to the community except for essential visitors. Essential visitors include government and public health officials, medical professionals, hospice, end-of-life counselors and persons considered essential to the needs of a person in care. All employees and essential visitors are being screened and their temperature taken prior to entering the community. Other safety measures: Dining rooms have been closed consistent with public health and federal/state/local direction. Fitness centers and pools are closed. High touch items including magazines, newspapers, board games, puzzles and playing cards have been removed from common areas. Bi-weekly housekeeping and non-critical maintenance services have been suspended. All secondary perimeter entrances to the health center and residential living community have been locked down. Most importantly, residents are strongly encouraged to self-isolate and maintain the minimum six feet of social distancing in the clubhouse and common areas. They are also asked to contact Resident Services immediately via phone if they are experiencing any fever or flu-like symptoms. We will continue to provide updates with regard to our COVID-19 health and safety measures as necessary. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

The health and well-being of our residents, families and staff are of utmost importance to us as we navigate the quickly evolving coronavirus situation. We have put numerous safety measures in place and are actively preparing to respond appropriately as needed. As part of those safety measures, we are prohibiting all non-essential visitors at this time and canceling all events and activities. The only visitors who will be allowed entry into the community are government and p...ublic health officials and persons essential to the needs of a person in care. We are also requesting that Oakview residents follow Governor Newsom’s directive to self-isolate and avoid unnecessary contact with others. Every team member at Oakview is working diligently to keep our residents as safe as possible. For a detailed account of what we are doing to minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, please visit our website at http://www.visitoakview.com/covid-19/.

March 13, 2020 Dear Families and Friends of Oakview, This message is to address the rising concern following the announcement by the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the COVID-19 viral disease to be a pandemic. Please be assured that Oakview is doing its part to minimize threat to our community by implementing several practices that limit large gatherings, meetings, activities and non-essential events related to all aspects of our operation. ... In addition, the community has purchased additional supplies, and protective equipment to meet the potential increased needs for our community in the coming weeks. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with the request to limit your visits to our community for the time being. If you consider your visits essential to the care and well-being of our residents, we ask that you stay in their apartment, and avoid common areas including having meals in our dining rooms. If you have any additional questions or concerns please feel free to email us at [email protected]. Lastly, the CDC has provided strategies to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCF). For the most up-to-date information, visit www.cdc.gov/covid19. Thank you for your help keeping our community healthy!

Good Afternoon, I am happy to report that the sun is out, and the sky is once again clear in Thousand Oaks! All remaining Evacuations in the City of Simi Valley, and unincorporated areas of Moorpark were lifted according to Health Care Coalition of Ventura County. Our residents and staff are busy celebrating Halloween festivities, and appreciate all the hard work and dedication of emergency personnel over the past few days to ensure the safety of our community! This will be ...the final report on the Easy Fire of Simi Valley, and we wish everybody a safe and fun Halloween! Sincerely, Dmitry Estrin Executive Director

Good Morning, The high wind warnings remain in place until this evening, but the good news is that according to Ventura County Emergency Operations Center the surrounding areas are being repopulated, and the fires are not spreading. Due to the improved air quality in the community, we will reopen the dining room, and will reinstate the activities and indoor fitness classes scheduled for today! Dmitry Estrin... Executive Director See more

Good Evening, I want to let you know that our Firefighters are making good progress, and many of the surrounding areas are having the evacuation/advisory lifted according to Ventura County Emergency Operations Center. We are continuing to monitor the situation by communicating with local authorities, and are prepared to implement an emergency plan to ensure the safety of our residents and staff if the need arises. In addition, key directors and staff will remain on onsite for... the rest of the evening and through the night in case of any emergencies or resident requests. Please continue to monitor our Facebook page or website for additional information or call our updates lines at (805) 241-3053. Dmitry Estrin Executive Director

Dear Oakview residents, staff, families and friends, This message is to update you on the current state of our community, as the local emergency personnel are doing a great job fighting the fires in Ventura County! Our key directors and staff are onsite following a proactive plan to ensure the ongoing safety of our residents, as well as prepare for the next 24 hours due to the expected high wind conditions. We are in constant communication with the Health Care Coalition of Ve...ntura County, as well as the local Fire and Emergency response teams in case of any immediate threat to our community. At this point, we do not anticipate the need to evacuate, but will continue to monitor the situation and act accordingly. Please continue to follow us on social media, or call our community updates line for the most recent information at (805) 241-3053. You can visit www.vcemergency.com for local updates. Sincerely, Dmitry Estrin Executive Director

OakView Health Center is currently hiring a Full Time Caregiver to work the 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM shift. The Caregiver provides personal care and non-personal care assistance to residents when there is a need. CAREGIVING DUTIES: -Changes beds, gives showers or baths and assists with dressing. -Assists with escorts to the dining room, beauty shop, physical therapy, activities, etc.... -Makes daily rounds to residents. -Keeps Supervisor informed of residents’ status. -Takes vital signs as indicated. -Responds to all Call for Aide made. OTHER DUTIES: -Assists the resident with tray service. -Assists with ongoing assessment of residents’ needs. -Maintains accurate records of observations and services rendered to residents. -Promotes/protects resident rights. -Complies with abuse prevention and reporting policies and procedures. -Maintains compliance with federal, state and local regulatory requirements. -Uses chain of command to communicate problems or grievances. -Participates in staff meetings and mandatory in-services as required. -Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor. -Assists the resident in making doctor’s appointments. QUALIFICATIONS: -High school diploma or equivalent. -Prefer completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant training program. -Prefer a minimum of 2 years experience in providing personal care for adults. -Current CPR and First Aid Certification. -Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively with residents, family and staff, and perform simple arithmetic. Ability to document care given. -Able to adequately perform physical requirements of position. -Must be able to demonstrate high level of customer service / hospitality toward residents, families, co-workers.