Update from Administrator – December 18, 2020
Hi Everyone:
Hope you are staying safe and feeling well. As always, I just want to give you an update on the status of a few important things at Valerie Manor.
We continue to test all of our staff and residents on a weekly basis. We currently have 13 residents and 4 staff that are Covid positive. As the state’s positivity rate continues to climb, the state is directing nursing homes to test all residents for COVID 19. This will identify any resident that has COVID-19, without any symptoms. As always, we will alert you if your loved one tests positive.
The facility is following the guidance for proper cohorting of residents which leads to room changes for our residents. While this is often an inconvenience, it is for the safety and benefit of all residents in the facility.
Earlier this week we sent information/consent forms/etc regarding the Covid 19 vaccination which will be administered to staff and residents (who wish to get the vaccine) on Sunday, December 27, 2020. We will be having our weekly Town Hall Phone call today December 18, 2020 at 2:00pm where we will be discussing the vaccination and try to answer any questions that you may have.
We are also in the midst of decorating resident rooms for the holidays. Our recreation staff is working hard to keep up everyone’s holiday spirits.
Please be reminded to call or email Tracy Hoskins, Director of Recreation and schedule window visit and arrange time for skype/facetime visits with your loved one.
Thank you.
Robert Fritz
Administrator