Update from Administrator – June 30,2020
June 30, 2020
In addition to ongoing virtual and window visits, we have begun to offer outdoor visits for our residents and their families. These visits require appropriate PPE (masks) to be worn at all times and a social distance of 6 feet between you and your loved ones for the entirety of the visit. Starting in July we will have outside visits in the morning as the weather is getting warmer. The specific guidelines and details regarding perimeter visits can be found on our website and Facebook page.
Please remember that the perimeter visits must be pre-scheduled to ensure safe and healthy visits for you, the residents, and our staff. You can schedule a visit by calling Recreation at 860.583.1827 or emailing us at Info@Sheridenwoodshcc.com.
As you know from our communications, managing this pandemic has been very challenging but we continue to focus on our residents and their well-being.
We are happy to report that we currently only have 3 positive residents in house. Check our Facebook page to see updated pictures of our recent graduates- It is truly uplifting for our staff and residents.
Last week, the state DPH and members of the National Guard visited our center for a monitoring visit and found us to be in compliance. We continue to follow all CDC and state guidelines and receive regular updates on new guidelines that are offered.
Staff Testing
On Monday June 1st, Governor Lamont ordered nursing home workers to be regularly tested for the coronavirus disease. We have been able to secure a contract with a vendor through the state and our testing began last week (June 21-27) with 55 staff tested and will take place regularly. At this point we are still waiting for 6 results to come back, all others have been negative. The vendor has informed us that swabs will be picked up Monday – Friday. Results back to us in 24 – 48 hours.
Weekly Call
As a reminder, our next “Town Hall” meeting is scheduled for Tuesday June 30 at 5:00pm, we will discuss more detailed information during this time. We encourage any residents and family members to contact me with any questions you have about the care we are offering. Our commitment is to be as transparent as possible and work to address any issues that arise. This is an incredibly challenging time and we will continue to do all we can to get through this, together. A reminder that resident-specific questions cannot be answered during these calls or on our Facebook page so please reach out to us directly if needed.
Thank you and please stay safe and healthy!
Although the weather outside is becoming warmer and sunnier each day, it is important to remember that it is still necessary to be cautious and aware that the risks of COVID-19 are still present.
Liz