Continued Safety Precautions
We have been consistently monitoring the health of our residents and staff this week with in-person screenings, personal protection equipment, and social distancing standards.
There has been a lot of information in the news about when to wear a mask and the guidelines for wearing one. Current data suggests person-to-person transmission most commonly happens during close exposure to a person infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, primarily via respiratory droplets produced when the infected person speaks, coughs, or sneezes. Droplets can land in the mouths, noses, or eyes of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs of those within close proximity. A face mask will help protect the spread of germs between individuals.
All of our staff will be wearing facemasks every time they are in the facility. Due to anticipated shortages, medical face masks at Beacon Hill will be prioritized for healthcare personnel involved in direct patient care and for patients with symptoms of COVID-19. Everyone else will wear cloth masks.
We are also asking all residents to wear a cloth mask (or other fabric face covering) any time they are not inside their apartment. That includes, but not limited to: walking to get the mail, visiting the gym, or leaving/entering the community. Proper handwashing should be performed before and after touching, or adjusting a face mask or cloth face covering.
Care of your cloth mask:
- Change the covering if it becomes soiled, damp, or hard to breathe through
- Launder the covering daily with hot water and soap
- Perform hand hygiene before and after touching or adjusting the covering
- Filters must be replaced daily, or when soiled, damp, or hard to breathe through
Words of Encouragement from our Chaplain Travis
What do we do when we are thrust into solitude, when we are so used to busy lives? Travis has some words of wisdom to grant yourself patience and grace while we all adjust to a new daily life.
Read the whole blog here.
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10th
This year, to celebrate all the residents who are mothers and grandmothers, we're asking each family to please submit one of your favorite photos with your resident, along with one sentence message. We'll be sharing these throughout the community in both 1919 and 1845, and on our website.
