Update from Administrator – March 10, 2021
We are happy to see an early burst of spring this week. Our goal is to start getting everyone outside for some fresh air and sunshine as the weather continues to improve. We continue to be Covid free so we will try to get the residents out of their rooms as much as possible.
As you well know, this week marks one year that every nursing home in our state was required to impose visitor restrictions to do our part to combat the COVID pandemic. We can’t express how much we appreciate your patience and understanding during this very long journey we have taken together.
Visitation
Our state continues to see a dramatic drop in COVID cases as the vaccine does its job and people in our local community do their part. Until the state and federal nursing home guidelines are revised, we continue to take all necessary precautions, including wearing personal protective equipment and conducting weekly testing of our staff and residents, to ensure the safety of our residents and staff.
We continue to offer indoor visits and encourage you to contact our Recreation Department, Lynn or Pam, to schedule these. They can be reached via phone Monday-Friday at 860-489-5801. If you are unable to reach one of them, please feel free to contact me so that I can assist. Remember we always offer visitations using our technology (iPads, tablets, calls, etc.) and when we can, window visits and outside visits as well.
Visitation Reminders:
We want to provide some reminders about our visitation policy, based on requirements set by our state’s DPH and the federal CMS and CDC. We do apologize, but the below is to ensure that everyone has the opportunity for visits, under the strict state and federal guidelines we must adhere to. We know this is not the optimal way to visit your loved one, but we these guidelines have been put in place with your loved ones and out staff’s best interest in mind.
– Residents may have up to 2 visitors at a time
– Please, do not bring food or beverages to the visit, as masks must remain on at all times.
– Come to the building with mask on that covers your nose and mouth.
– When you arrive, please sanitize hands, fill out COVID exposure questionnaire and sign the one-time document acknowledging that you will follow the visiting guidelines.
– The receptionist will take your temperature.
– Go directly to the Recreation Room. Please do not stop at the nurses’ station, other offices, etc.
– All visitors and residents must wear a facemask that fully covers your nose and mouth, and it must remain in place throughout the entire visit; you must perform hand hygiene prior to approaching the visit area.
– Please maintain social distancing during the visit.
– A staff member will be on hand to answer questions, assist during the visit, and sanitize in between visits.
As a reminder, our next “Town Hall” meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 11th at 1pm. We encourage any residents and family members to contact us with questions or concerns you may have about the care we are offering. Our commitment is to be as transparent as possible and work to address any issues that arise.
Thank you and please stay safe and healthy!
Marisa Jones LNHA, MBA