Update from Administrator – November 20, 2020
November 20, 2020
Dear Families,
As of this date we currently have 3 Covid Positive residents in the facility and 3 staff members Covid Positive as well.
There are now more than 130 nursing homes across the state reported staff and/or new resident cases of COVID-19 in their centers. We continue to follow guidance and protocols set by CT-DPH and are testing our staff weekly. Residents are being tested weekly as well by Griffin Hospital. Although so much more is known about COVID-19 and its spread, it remains a very difficult challenge for our state and region to control.
We are reminding our staff to not only practice safeguards against COVID in our center, but to be vigilant outside of our center and share these practices with their friends and loved ones. We still ask you to do your part while in your community and PLEASE wear your mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance. And please promote these very simple precautions with your extended family and friends.
Indoor Visits have been stopped this time due facility having Covid Positive cases.
Indoor, End Stage of Life Care Visits
Due to a new case of COVID in the center, all inside visits, except end stage of life, will be temporarily put on hold.
Outside & “Alternative” Visits
• Please know that outside and “alternative” visitations will continue, and if possible, we encourage this over indoor visits. Please take advantage of these visits for as long as they are possible.
• All visits must be scheduled through the Recreation Department—you can contact Tracy Hoskins (recreation@valeriemanorhcc.com) or call her at 860 489-1008.
Remember that we do offer iPads for our residents to use for video visits, phone calls, etc. to ensure that you and your loved ones remain in contact, as best as you can during these very uncertain times.
We will have our next Family Town Hall Phone call on Friday, November 20 at 2:00pm.
As always, thank you for your patience and please stay safe and healthy!
Robert Fritz
Administrator