Important Coronavirus Update

Inpatient Rehabilitation Program:

As of April 12, 2022, we are now allowing visitation for patients at Bluebonnet Rehabilitation Hospital from 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., seven days a week.

The following may be permitted with Administrative approval only: overnight stays, and children under five years old. Children may not visit patients with an active infection or on contact precautions.

Screening prior to entry is required. Visitors will be restricted from visiting, regardless of their vaccination status, if they have: current SARS-CoV-2 infection; symptoms of COVID-19; or prolonged close contact (within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period) with someone with SARS-CoV-2 infection in the prior 14 days or have otherwise met criteria for quarantine.

Visitors should wear well-fitting masks and physically distance from other healthcare personnel and other patients/visitors that are not part of their group at all times while on the TNC property.

Inpatient Post-Acute Brain Injury Program:

As of April 12, 2022 we resumed visitation at our Tejas Post-Acute Brain Injury Program.

Two visitors per patient may be inside the facility. Please try to stay in the resident’s room and avoid crowding in common areas.

Children under the age of 18 are not permitted inside the facility.

Please limit outside visits (including children) to no more than four visitors at a time.

Visitation Monday-Friday:

• Residents are hard at work during the day, we encourage visitation after from 4-6pm.
• We will schedule family trainings during the day to observe therapies.

Visitation on weekends:

• To give our personal care techs time to help all residents with morning medications, meals and dressing, please visit after 9am.
• If therapy is scheduled on the weekend, please allow the resident to participate in their session independently. If you would like to observe the therapy session, please check with the therapist first.

Staff and visitors must wear masks at all times while inside or outside of the building regardless of vaccination status.

All visitors must be screened first at the Administration Building or at Inpatient on Bluebonnet before visiting Tejas.

TTVs are off campus visits (e.g., out to eat or a home visit) are permitted:

• • Weekend days only (no overnight stays)
  • The resident must return by 8 pm.
  • Let us know ahead of time, as TTVs require doctor’s orders.
  • Family training must occur prior to a TTV for safety precautions.

Shondra, RN, Nurse Manager and/or Holly, Program Manager, will schedule visits at the time of admission and throughout the resident’s stay.

We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. Please understand the circumstances around COVID-19 are ever changing, and if there is a need for change, Shondra or Holly will be in touch with you.

Outpatient:

The Bluebonnet Medical Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic is open to full capacity. We continue to offer tele-therapy services if the patient prefers this option.

Visitors are permitted in the Outpatient Clinic.

Everyone entering the Outpatient Clinic will be screened, which will include a temperature check and completion of a screening questionnaire. All patients are required to wear a mask.

We thank everyone for their patience and understanding at this time as we do everything we can to keep everyone safe. We look forward to treating your patients again!

If you have questions, please call: 512-472-6790
Please fax or email referrals to: 512-462-6791 or [email protected]

COVID-19 Vaccinations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all Americans 12 and older, with few exceptions, be vaccinated against the virus, and provides its latest guidance here. Please refer to your local Health Authority or pharmacy for information on community vaccination sites.

Thank you for entrusting your care to us. When you or your loved ones need services, know that we are … open, trusted and here to support you.

Facility Services and Programs

• Our facility is fully operational. We are taking proactive steps to keep our patients and team members safe while serving the needs of our community. We are monitoring for the presence of any symptoms in patients and staff.
• We are actively following and responding to all recommendations made by the CDC and our local regulatory and health authorities.
• Community education programs typically offered by our facility may be suspended; please follow us on Facebook for event details.
• We have implemented additional training for all employees on handwashing and hand sanitization, and strict employee and client compliance with washing/sanitizing hands thoroughly and often.
• We have increased the frequency of the required cleaning and sanitization of our facility, including intake rooms, surfaces and common areas.

Telehealth

Telehealth technology allows you to speak with a healthcare provider using a phone, tablet or computer from the comfort of your own home or other location of choice. Contact this facility to discuss your treatment options, including remote care.

Individuals Experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms

If you develop a fever or cough or have difficulty breathing, or have had close contact with someone who has had a confirmed positive COVID-19 test result, please seek medical attention by calling your provider’s office or an Urgent Care Center.

If you need help deciding if you should seek medical care, access the CDC Coronavirus Self-Checker on the CDC COVID-19 Symptoms page by clicking on the Coronavirus Self-Checker button at the top of the page.

Prevention

The CDC recommends individuals and families follow everyday preventive measures including:

• Getting a vaccine when it is made available to you.
• Wearing a mask in indoor public places if you are unvaccinated and over 2 years old. Generally, masks are not needed outdoors, unless in crowded outdoor spaces in areas with high numbers of COVID-19 cases.
• Social distancing – avoiding crowds and crowded spaces, avoiding handshaking and hugging, deliberately staying at least six feet away from other people, and replacing in-person visits with remote check-ins using technology.
• Stay home and away from others when you are sick with any respiratory disease symptoms.
• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then dispose of the tissue.
• Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with 60–95% alcohol.
• Routinely clean frequently touched surfaces and objects.

Additional Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) →

CDC Coronavirus Self-Checker →