Update on Bollinger Campus
The Bollinger campus of the Barber National Institute Community Participation Supports (CPS) service building will be temporarily closed after the organization was notified that a person associated with the site received a positive diagnosis for Covid-19. The Barber National Institute is following recommendations from Pennsylvania’s Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and state health agencies to reduce the potential for infection following a possible exposure. All families and staff who may have been exposed have been notified.
The possible exposure resulted after the person arrived at the program on Monday, Oct. 26 and began exhibiting a symptom of the virus. The person shortly thereafter left the campus and later tested positive for Covid-19.
The facility underwent a thorough cleaning and disinfecting on Monday, and all participants and staff wear masks and maintain social distancing throughout the service day. While the threat for exposure is considered low because of procedures in place to limit contact and the short period of time involved, the program will be closed for a period which may be up to 14 days as a precaution and in compliance with all state guidelines.
Most In Home Community Services, Small Group Employment and Supported Employment Services are expected to continue and are being addressed on an individual basis.
Anyone with questions is encouraged to call the Bollinger Campus at 814-723-8431 during regular business hours.
