Holiday Guidance From Department of Health
We have just received a notification from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) regarding holiday out trips for residents. While we are still reviewing the notification, it does state that any resident going out of the facility will be required to quarantine for a full 14 days and will be required to have 3 negative tests prior to their release from isolation.
In addition, any families taking their loved ones out of the facility will be required to attest in writing multiple points including but not limited to the risks associated with taking their loved one to a family gathering, that they will follow the rules of masks, social distancing and other directives, notification of illness within the attendees including within their work and social circles that might include persons not at the gathering and will be able to quarantine the resident or minimise contact during the out trip.
This guidance is more restrictive then our previous postings and we are continuing to discourage residents from leaving the facility for the holidays.
Please speak to us about options for virtual visits and other forms of communication during the holidays.
Our goal continues to be the safety and health of your loved ones!
Thank you once more for your cooperation and understanding in these trying times!
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