UPDATED COVID-19 Response: In-Person & Virtual IOP Groups Offered

Virtual & In-Person IOP Services Offered

As we continue to move through the ever changing landscape of COVID-19, we are pleased to begin offering virtual IOP groups for clients who would like to participate in our programming from the comfort and safety of their own home.

Clients will now have the choice upon admission to join the evening virtual IOP group, or an in-person IOP group (morning or evening options) held at our central offices in Boulder, CO.

Virtual IOP: 5:30pm-8:30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

In-Person IOP: 9:30am-12:30pm OR 5:30-8:30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

We include IOP services under the same rigorous CDC recommended standards that we have been operating under at our residential level of care.The following is required for clients and staff in order to participate in the in-person groups:

• Mandated masks
• Scanning for symptoms and temperature requirements
• Social distancing throughout entire office including group rooms
• CDC cleaning requirements of all office areas

Residential Services

Our gender-informed residential locations for men and women remain open and accepting new clients. We are adhering to strict infectious disease protocols to keep our clients and staff safe:

• Staff are mandated to wear masks
• Clients are given a rapid test prior to admission and again 3-4 days later (even if they are vaccinated). They must wear a mask until the second rapid test comes through negative.
• Scanning for symptoms and temperature requirements
• Social distancing
• Rigourous cleaning of any surfaces clients come into contact with (including vehicles)
• Mandatory CDC specific hygiene for clients and staff
• Family visitation online
• 12 step meetings online
• Restriction or modification to some activities may apply

Safety

Safety is our number one priority at NorthStar. We continue to follow evolving Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations to ensure our protocols are up to date and effective to be proactive at our residential and outpatient facilities. Our medical, clinical, and administrative staff are working together daily to ensure that NorthStar continues to provide the very best care for our clients.

NorthStar Transitions has not experienced any cases of COVID-19, however being a part of the solution to prevent the spread of this illness is of our utmost concern.

Infection control and prevention are prioritized at NorthStar, and we have taken additional steps to protect our staff and clients at all levels of care:

• Our admissions team is screening potential clients for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, recent travel history, and potential exposure to an infected individual. Referrals to appropriate medical care will be made if necessary.
• Scanning for symptoms and temperature
• Confirmation testing available for all clients and staff at no additional cost
• Strict infection control guidelines set by the CDC, Office of Behavioral Health (OBH), Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) and our national accrediting body, The Joint Commission.
• Visitation from outside vendors, contractors, and guests is postponed until further notice.
• Events commonly held on our campus will be offered virtually to adhere to social distancing recommendations.
• Families are encouraged to participate in visitation virtually, and if they must be onsite, they are required to adhere to our strict hand washing guidelines.
• Staff who are experiencing any illness symptoms must stay home.
• Staff who can work virtually are encouraged to do so.

Please reach out to our admissions team with any questions: 303-558-6400