December 31, 2020 Dear Forest Creek Residents, Family Members and Responsible Parties,   We hope this letter finds you well and in good spirits as we embark upon a brand new year!

Holiday Meal Our chefs have planned a special lunch to serve on New Year's Day, Jan. 1. Here's what's on the menu: White Bean & Kale Soup Lemon Dill Salmon Wild Rice Pilaf Steamed Snow Peas New York Cheesecake with Cherry Topping

COVID-19 Vaccine Update On Dec. 23rd, CVS Health was onsite giving the initial dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to Weinberg Campus nursing home residents and employees. We were very pleased with how well everything went. If you are interested in learning more about the vaccine, below are a few informational resources. We encourage you to talk with your physician.

Watch a live recording of our COVID-19 Vaccine Informational Webinar with John Thurairajah, MD, CMD, Medical Director of Rosa Coplon Living Center.  FAQ for Family Members Importance of COVID-19 Vaccination for Residents of Long-term Care

“I am proud to have received the COVID-19 vaccine. Aside from some mild soreness lasting a day, I feel great. It feels good to know I am doing my part to fight the virus!”   -Steffi Holmes, CNA, Rosa Coplon Living Center

Ongoing Safety Precautions   The COVID-19 vaccine has certainly brought excitement to our campus! Although this is a step in the right direction, we are not letting our guard down. We continue to adhere to the following safety precautions to protect and care for residents and staff on campus.   Per Department of Health (DOH) recommendations, please do not take residents out of Garden House except for medically necessary appointments. Staying onsite is the best way to protect residents from contracting COVID-19. Care for residents with COVID-19 is provided within one unit to prevent the potential spread. We continue to work closely with the DOH to follow the latest recommendations and requirements.   To ensure safety for everyone, all staff wear personal protective equipment required by the DOH, including N95 masks, eye protection throughout all units and resident areas (face shields or goggles), gowns, and gloves. Staff training on best practices has been ongoing as we strive to provide the best possible care. In addition, we continue to follow DOH guidelines to test staff for COVID-19. Our facility uses a comprehensive, science-based disinfection program. We are extremely lucky to have a pulsed UV disinfection system proven to eliminate pathogens such as coronavirus from surfaces in seconds. This technology is also used in many hospitals. In addition, we continue to use our Storm 2 Pro Dual Pressure sprayer to help with sanitizing here on campus. The pressure sprayer can penetrate difficult areas beyond just surface cleaning. Our 7-step cleaning process follows CDC infection control guidance using hospital-grade disinfectants.

Safety Guidance on Gatherings & Outings Looking for tips and ideas for safe celebrations? Click here for tips for safe holidays. Click here for creative ways to celebrate.

Visiting Our visitation policy remains the same. One family member is permitted to visit each tenant. Please contact us in advance to ensure your name is on our roster, and be sure to enter the facility through the main entrance on 2700 N. Forest Road. Reminders: Please stop at the front desk to be screened daily before visiting. Please keep your sticker visible at all times. Please notify Holly Steeg or Amy Hashemi if a new visitor's name needs to be added to our list at the front desk. This list is updated daily to ensure smooth entry into the building. Drop-offs can be made to the front desk – we deliver items to residents throughout the day! Instacart orders should use the following address: 2700 N. Forest Road, Getzville, NY 14068, and must include the resident’s full name and apartment number to ensure efficient deliveries. Remember to visit our COVID-19 page* for families for daily updates.  Please only use the entrances and exits for Forest Creek and stop at the front desk for screening. Visitors are not permitted in any other areas of the building for any reason. Thank you for your understanding! You are always welcome to schedule a Skype visit with a loved one. Contact Holly Steeg at hsteeg@weinbergcampus.org to schedule a virtual visit.  *If you have had any issues accessing this page or the Weinberg Campus website recently, please know we are aware of the issues and they have since been fixed.

Best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year! If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Amy Hashemi Director of Residential Services Administrator, Meadows Enriched Housing (716) 639-3311 ext. 2471 ahashemi@weinbergcampus.org