Christian Care Skilled Nursing
COVID-19 Updates
Vaccination Mandate
On August 18th, President Biden passed a COVID vaccination mandate for all skilled nursing facilities that accept Medicare or Medicaid/ALTCS. All staff who work in Christian Care Health Center, or whose scope of duties requires them to be called to work in the Nursing Center, will be required to get the COVID vaccine unless they qualify for a medical or religious exemption. Our Corporate HR Team is currently drafting policy in accordance with the government rules which are expected to be out in September.
To get ahead of this new mandate, Christian Care is offering free COVID vaccinations to any staff who have not yet been vaccinated, including those who are not currently working in the Nursing Center. Employees should speak with their supervisor or the campus Human Resources Director for more information and to schedule an appointment.
We continue to follow and implement all guidance and direction from the Arizona Department of Health Services, Maricopa County Health Department and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us by phone at 602-443-5405 or via email at CommunicationOnlineNC@ChristianCare.org.
Thank you for your patience, and for the trust you place in us.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey A. Cook, MBA, NHA
Administrator,
Christian Care Health Center
The following precautions remain in place:
To further reduce the risk of compromising the immune systems of our residents and others within the facility, we have moved any residents that are especially susceptible to, or show any sign of infection to isolation rooms.
We continue to screen all staff daily.
We will continue to utilize the email address: CommunicationOnlineNC@christiancare.org
As we communicate further about our status and update you on any changes, using this email address will ensure your communication with us is directed to those who can quickly address your concerns and answer any questions you may have. Those who we are not able to communicate with by email will have other methods of sending and receiving information.
The main number to Christian Care Health Center is 602-443-5405.
To receive future updates via text, please text PHXNC to 602-603-4431.
