December 24, 2020
Dear Rosa Coplon Residents, Family Members and Responsible Parties,
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Yesterday was an exciting day with CVS Health onsite giving the initial dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to Rosa Coplon residents and employees. We were very pleased with how well the process went.
The second dose of this two-dose vaccine is tentatively scheduled for Jan. 13, and we will let you know when CVS confirms this date.
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If you or your loved one did not opt to receive the vaccine yesterday, but would like to receive it in January, it is not too late. Please contact us to provide your consent. Below are informational resources to help answer your questions.
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Watch a live recording of our COVID-19 Vaccine Informational Webinar with John Thurairajah, MD, CMD, Medical Director of Rosa Coplon Living Center.
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Holiday Celebrations
In the spirit of the holiday season, we have enjoyed safe, celebratory activities. Below is a display board we created for residents with photos we took individually in front of resident stockings.
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Holiday Meal
Our chefs have planned a special holiday meal to serve on Christmas Day, Dec. 25. Here's what's on the menu:
- French Onion Soup
- Chicken Cordon Bleu
- Grilled Asparagus
- Twice Baked Potato
- Chocolate Mousse Tarte
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Visitation
We currently have 4 residents who have tested positive for COVID-19, and 8 employees. Restricted in-person visitation is tentatively scheduled to resume Jan. 7, pending we have no new cases of COVID-19 for 14 consecutive days, and pending there are no changes in DOH regulations regarding visitation.
Please review the important information below as we work together to protect and care for residents:
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Per Department of Health (DOH) recommendations, please do not take residents out of Rosa Coplon 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.
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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.
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Our facility uses a comprehensive, science-based disinfection program. We are 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 sanitize. The pressure sprayer can penetrate difficult areas beyond surface cleaning. Our 7-step cleaning process follows CDC infection control guidance using hospital-grade disinfectants.
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Would you like to schedule a window visit or Skype call? Contact Julie Smith at [email protected].
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Safety Guidance on Gatherings & Outings
The following Department of Health (DOH) guidance remains in place for non-medically necessary outings for residents:
- Limit close contact with others (stay six feet or more apart), avoid large gatherings, use technology to engage with others remotely.
- Wear face masks or cloth face coverings.
- Wash hands frequently.
- Avoid sharing communal food/drinks.
Residents who leave the facility are required by the DOH to:
- Quarantine or minimize contact with others prior to their return.
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Test negative for COVID-19 within 24 hours before returning to the facility.
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Quarantine upon returning for 14 days, and be tested at least 3 times during quarantine--including the first and last day.
Before exiting the building, residents and their family member/responsible party are required by the DOH to attest in writing that you:
- Are aware of the risks involved with leaving/taking the resident out;
- Will follow masking, social distancing, and hand hygiene practices to comply with CDC and DOH directives;
- Will notify the facility if the resident becomes ill within one week of leaving the facility;
- Will notify the facility if anyone with whom the resident socialized tests positive for COVID-19 or influenza or exhibits symptoms of COVID-19 and influenza within 14 days of the resident’s return to the facility;
- Will communicate to the facility a return date for the resident in accordance with the facility’s policy; and
- Will quarantine or minimize contact (or assist the resident to do so) to the extent safely possible prior to return to the facility.
Looking for more tips and ideas for safe celebrations?
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Best wishes for a happy, healthy holiday season! If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. |
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Matt McDougall
COO, Weinberg Campus
Administrator, Rosa Coplon Living Center
(716) 639-3311 ext. 2218
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