More than a facility...A place to call home.
Navarre Gardens is a newly designed assisted living community with three locations in Navarre, Florida. We provide a safe, comfortable environment surrounded by the beauty and wonder of the Gulf Coast. Our staff comes highly recommended among the best in love and care. Our facility is equipped with state-of-the-art accommodations and activities that will help cultivate the most productive life. Our mission is to be a family-style atmosphere where every resident has the freedom and independence to not only thrive, but flourish where they are right now and into their later years.
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7254 Navarre Parkway / Navarre, Florida 32566
2640 HWY 87 S/ Navarre, Florida 32566
1709 Saroco Road/ Gulf Breeze FL 32563
Visitation Policy
Purpose
To ensure residents maintain meaningful contact with family members, friends, guardians, and other visitors while protecting the health, safety, dignity, and rights of all residents. The In-Person Visitation Bill created Section 408.823, Florida Statutes, entitled “In-person visitation,” and may be cited as the “No Patient Left Alone Act.”
Policy
Residents have the right to receive visitors of their choice and to communicate privately with those visitors. The facility shall permit visitation in accordance with Florida law and shall not unreasonably restrict visitation.
Visitation at the Facility
A. Visitation is not required to be scheduled. Visitors may visit based on the Resident’s preference and discretion.
B. Masks will be offered and available to visitors entering the facility and throughout their visit.
C. Upon entering the facility:
a. All visitors must sign in and out when entering and leaving the facility.
b. Screening and Infection Control: All visitors shall be screened upon entry in accordance with the facility’s infection control policies and current public health guidance. Screening may include symptom checks, temperature screening, or other clinically appropriate measures. Screening protocols shall be consistent with those applied to facility staff and shall not be more restrictive. When clinically appropriate and consistent with current public health guidance, visitors may be offered PPE and encouraged to follow infection prevention practices. Any PPE or safety-related requirements imposed on visitors shall not be more stringent than those imposed on facility staff. Hand sanitizer and disinfectant will be available at the front desk and throughout the facility.
c. All visitors must respect the privacy and rights of all residents.
d. All visitors must refrain from disruptive, abusive or unsafe behavior.
e. All visitors must comply with staff instructions during emergencies.
f. Visitors are not required to provide proof of vaccination or immunization status.
D. Infection control during visitation:
g. Masks will be available and offered during visitation.
h. Hand sanitizer is located throughout the facility to encourage hand sanitizing.
i. Each handwashing station has the proper handwashing technique posted to ensure effective handwashing practices. Visitors will be educated on proper infection control practices through posted signage, staff guidance, and available informational materials.
E. In-person visitation is open to all visitors with resident approval. These visits include the following circumstances:
j. End-of-life situations.
k. A resident who was living with family before being admitted to the facility is struggling with the change in environment and lack of in-person family support.
l. The resident is making one or more major medical decisions.
m. A resident is experiencing emotional distress or grieving the loss of a friend or family member who recently died.
n. A resident needs cueing or encouragement to eat or drink which was previously provided by a family member or caregiver.
o. A resident who used to talk and interact with others is seldom speaking.
p. For consensual physical contact between a resident and the visitor (see also Section H below).
F. Visitation Schedule:
q. The facility welcomes visitors 24 hours per day based upon resident preference. This exceeds the minimum standards set forth in s. 429.28(1)(d), F.S.
r. There is no limitation on the visitation length.
s. The facility has no limit on the number of visitors per resident.
t. Visitation may occur in resident rooms, common areas, outdoor areas, or other private locations selected by the resident, provided the visitation does not interfere with the rights, privacy, or care of other residents.
G. Essential Caregiver Designation:
u. Residents may designate an Essential Caregiver, who may be a family member, friend, guardian, or other individual chosen by the resident.
v. The designated Essential Caregiver shall be permitted at least two (2) hours of in-person visitation daily in addition to regular visitation opportunities.
w. The resident may change or revoke the designation at any time.
H. Consensual Physical Contact:
The facility explicitly permits and shall not prohibit consensual physical contact between a resident and a visitor. Such contact supports the resident’s emotional well-being and is allowed when consensual, respectful of the resident’s dignity and rights, and does not interfere with the
care, privacy, or rights of other residents. Any temporary restrictions due to infection control concerns shall be applied consistently with those for staff and only when clinically appropriate per current public health guidance.
Third-Party Visitors
I. Third-Party home health care services are not required to be scheduled. Visits will be based on the resident’s discretion and needs.
J. Vendors or Maintenance third-party visits are required to be scheduled with administration.
K. All third-party visitors must sign in and out when entering and leaving the facility.
L. Infection control during visitation:
x. Third-party providers shall follow applicable infection prevention and control practices and professional standards during visits. When clinically appropriate and consistent with current public health guidance, visitors may be offered PPE and encouraged to follow infection prevention practices. Any PPE requirements imposed on visitors shall not be more restrictive than those imposed on facility staff.
y. Third party providers may be requested to wear a mask by the resident.
z. Gloves shall be worn when required by standard precautions, transmission-based precautions, or the provider's professional standards of practice.
aa. Hands shall be washed or sanitized between residents and during care, as needed. Hand sanitizer is located throughout the facility to encourage hand sanitizing.
bb. Each handwashing station has the proper handwashing technique posted to ensure effective handwashing practices.
Resident Rights
This policy does not limit a resident’s right to:
• Refuse visitation.
• Choose who may visit.
• Receive private communication.
• File grievances regarding visitation restrictions.
Compliance
• Designation of Responsible Person: The Administrator is the designated person responsible for staff adherence to visitation policies and procedures.
• The facility shall maintain this visitation policy in accordance with Section 408.823, Florida Statutes, and Section 429.28, Florida Statutes. A copy of this policy shall be made available to residents, resident representatives, visitors, and the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) upon request.
• The facility shall provide a copy of its visitation policy and procedures to the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) with each license renewal application and upon request.
• The community does not require visitors to agree in writing to follow the visitation policies and procedures. However, the facility may suspend in-person visitation for a specific individual whose actions pose a threat to resident safety, violate resident rights, or repeatedly violate facility policies. Any suspension shall be documented by the Administrator or designee and maintained in facility records.
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