March 23, 2020
Dear Friends,
Plans are in place to ensure service continuity as much as possible given this unprecedented situation. I ask for your patience as we act responsibly to protect the health of the people in our care, while ensuring our employees’ safety. At this time, we have no confirmed cases of COVID-19 within our organization or with the people we are entrusted to support.
Last week, following The Governor’s most recent Executive Order (E.O. 202.7) that set forth in-person work restrictions, we closed our administrative office to the public, and I authorized all non-essential staff to work remotely in order to safely carry forward the business of Greystone Programs. With enhanced technology already in place, we are able to continue all operations remotely. Essential staff continues to report to work. Essential staff are defined as: Direct care staff working in Greystone IRAs; IRA Managers, Assistant Managers and Assistant Directors; and Facilities staff. Greystone Clinical staff received separate instructions. This policy will remain in effect until further notice, as Greystone’s Infection Control Committee and leadership assess conditions daily.
Greystone’s Day Programs, Community Habilitation and Respite are suspended until further notice. Community Habilitation-R has not been suspended at this time.
I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of our frontline staff. These are unprecedented times and their dedication to those we support is nothing less than heroic. We have NOT experienced ONE CALL OUT from staff.
As we navigate these unchartered waters together, we thank you for your continued confidence. We are here to support you and each other, knowing that we will emerge stronger, better and more unified. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me as a resource at
[email protected]
. Stay healthy and safe.
With Warm Regards,
