Update from Administrator – June 23, 2020
Good afternoon,
June 18th began National CNA Week. There are not enough words to describe what these individuals do for our residents by keeping them safe, healthy, and happy. There are many jobs that these individuals could choose from, but they have chosen this profession due to their compassion and loyalty to healthcare. So, during this time and beyond, remember to thank a CNA whenever you have the opportunity. Most of their work and caring go unnoticed but their pride is in their residents. To all CNA’s out there- keep up the good work and we thank you for your efforts.
In addition to ongoing virtual and window visits, we continue 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. 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 860-489-1008 or emailing us at recreation@valeriemanorhcc.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. In an effort to keep everyone safe, we are initiating our second round of resident testing tomorrow, Wednesday June 24th. This round of testing will be conducted on all residents that have never previously had a positive Covid swab. We anticipate results to be available within 24-48 hours of the swab and will communicate results as they become available.
In addition to our second round of resident testing tomorrow, we will also be initiating the testing of our staff. All employees that have never previously had a positive Covid swab will be swabbed this week or prior to their next scheduled shift. Our goal with this testing is to control any possible asymptomatic spread so that we can keep our residents and staff healthy while in the facility.
Weekly Call
Our next “Town Hall” meeting is scheduled for Wednesday June 24th at 1pm. I 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.
Thank you and please stay safe and healthy!