On With Life COVID-19 FAQ

On With Life COVID-19 FAQ

The safety of our persons served, families and staff is of the utmost importance to us. On With Life is closely monitoring the COVID-19/Coronavirus. If you have any concerns regarding our handling of this or additional questions, please email info@onwithlife.org. 

• Are visitors allowed at On With Life?
  One visitor per person served may be allowed in our building depending on the current status of the facility and person served. At this time, additional friends, volunteers and vendors will not be allowed into our facilities. We have outlined guidelines for each program below:
  • Long-Term Care Program in Glenwood Visitor Restrictions
  • Inpatient Post-Acute Program in Ankeny Visitor Restrictions
  • Outpatient Programs in Ankeny and Coralville Visitor Restrictions
  • Residential or Community (RNR and SCL) Programs

• How is the health of On With Life staff being monitored?
  • Any staff member that does not feel well, has a fever or has shown any possible COVID-19 symptoms has been asked to not come to work. On top of that, all staff members most perform a self-screening process before entering our facilities. If a staff member does not pass the screening process, they will be sent home.

• Please tell me how On With Life is monitoring the situation to keep persons served and staff healthy?
  • The safety of our persons served, families, staff and visitors is of utmost importance at On With Life. We have taken several steps in order to keep persons served safe. We continue to monitor activity and subsequent recommendations coming from the Iowa and Nebraska Departments of Health and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. On With Life’s leadership and infection control team continues to hold regular meetings to discuss and assess the current situation, and communication will be on-going with our persons served, families and staff. 

• How can I support On With Life during this time?
  • From simply making a donation, sharing kinds words, or creating a homemade mask, you can help make a difference during this difficult time! Click here for more information on ways you can help support On With Life right now.

• How do I stay up to date on what’s happening in Iowa and surrounding states and how to prevent the spread of COVID-19?
  • Centers for Disease and Control
  • Iowa Department of Health
  • Nebraska Department of Health
  • World Health Organization

• Where should I go for the most up-to-date information on On With Life’s plans?
  • Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information: onwithlife.org/coronavirus.

• What can I do to protect myself and prevent the spread of disease?
  • Stay home if you feel unwell.
  • Stay aware of the latest COVID-19 outbreak via the CDC or updates from the team at On With Life
  • Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol or wash they with soap and water
  • Maintain at least three feet distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing
  • Avoid touch your eyes, nose and mouth
  • Make sure you and those around you follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze
  • If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention. COVID-19 often takes the form of a less than serious illness but for those who are at risk it may develop into a life-threatening event

• Who should I contact if I have questions or concerns?
  • Please email info@onwithlife.org if you have any questions or concerns.