Update From Administrator – August 14, 2020
August 14, 2020
Our team and I hope this email finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy.
I am sending this email earlier than normal as I am off for a few days next week. Nancy DNS, Cortney, SS and Kelsey, Admissions will be hosting the zoom call this Tuesday. Please see below for call-in information.
As I indicated on our call last week, we are pleased to report that we remain COVID-free for both our staff and residents. We are continuing with the testing for both the residents and the staff for several more months. As cases in the country rise, we feel it is the best method to protect everyone.
Unfortunately, we still have no idea when visitors will be allowed back in the building. I urge everyone to take full advantage of our popular outside visits or the Facetime/Zoom calls. The residents look forward to these visits, as I am sure you do as well.
A few quick points on our outdoor visits:
- Must be pre-scheduled to ensure safe and healthy visits for you, the residents, and our staff. It also allows our team to ensure your loved one is available and ready for your visit to make the most of your time together.
- Face coverings must always be worn and a social distance of 6 feet between you and your loved ones for the entirety of the visit.
- Check out our website for specific guidelines and details regarding perimeter visits.
- Alternative visits (Facetime, Skype, and window visits) are still taking place.
- You can schedule a visit by calling 860-583-1827 or emailing us at recreation@sheridenwoodshcc.com.
As always, we thank our team for their hard work and dedication to our residents while in our center; their chosen careers were never simple or easy to begin with, but working through a pandemic and under such troubled times as they do today, only makes their jobs even tougher. They received wonderful recognition during the pandemic and I continue to thank and appreciate them! Additional recognition last week as we celebrated them again during our version of National Nursing Home Week from August 9-15. We are virtually traveling to Italy, China, Poland, Mexico, and USA. The residents and staff enjoyed the festivities. Please check our Facebook page to see photo’s of this week’s events.
Other updates from our recreation team include:
- Nursing unit have received additional tablets, which will be assigned for resident use such as virtual visits, games, etc.
- We have fresh airtime where residents can get some much-needed sunshine while supervised to ensure social distancing.
- We are also now scheduling resident outdoor social distancing activities programs, which includes entertainment.
As a reminder, our next “Town Hall” meeting is scheduled for Tuesday August 18, 2020 at 5:00pm and we will discuss more detailed information during this time. We encourage any residents and family members to contact me with any 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!
Liz
Lizbeth Carmichael
Administrator