Updates: June 11

Written by Menorah Park on June 11, 2020

Updates to this chart occur daily by 5 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.

*JH 1st and 2nd floors resident, The Terrace

COVID-19 Status at Menorah Park (6/11)

New COVID Cases on The Terrace
As of today, two residents on The Terrace have tested positive for the coronavirus and we are awaiting a third resident’s test results.

Two Outstanding Tests
We are awaiting test results on two residents in the Jewish Home.

Ongoing Monitoring
We continue to monitor residents as well as, staff for signs and symptoms. The staff continues to be tested on a weekly basis.

Family Notification
Our clinical staff will continue to update families if their loved one (and/or roommate) tests positive and/or if there is a change in medical status. If neither applies to your family member, we encourage you to continue checking our website for daily updates and continuing to work with your SJFS contact.

At this time Menorah Park has no other confirmed cases of COVID-19 on our campus which includes the Terrace, the Inn, and the Oaks.

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COVID-19 Status at Menorah Park (6/10)

Updated Staff Testing
As of today, per Governor Cuomo’s updated Executive Order (202.30), all Menorah Park staff members must be tested once per week.

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COVID-19 Status at Menorah Park (6/9)

Menorah Park has had a total of30residents who have tested positive for COVID positive. Sadly, of those30residents, we have had a total of 8 COVID deaths: 5 died in our dedicated COVID unit; 3 have died at outside facilities.

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COVID-19 Status at Menorah Park (6/8)

As of today, we have tested 182 residents, some multiple times. As of today, we have had a total of30residents who have tested positive for COVID positive. Sadly, of those 31 residents, we had a total of 8 COVID deaths: 5 died in our dedicated COVID unit; 3 have died at outside facilities.

We have completed the mandatory weekly screening of all staff. As of today, a total of 36 staff have tested positive for COVID-19. 16 staff have recovered and returned to work. 20 staff remain on self- quarantine. We continue to screen for signs and symptoms including taking daily temperatures of all staff upon entrance to our facility.

Family Notification
Our clinical staff will continue to update families if their loved one (and/or roommate) tests positive and/or if there is a change in medical status. If neither applies to your family member, we encourage you to continue reading these email updates, checking our website for daily updates, and continuing to work with your SJFS contact.

At this time Menorah Park has no other confirmed cases of COVID-19 on our campus which includes the Terrace, the Inn, and the Oaks.

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Resident COVID Case on The Terrace
As of yesterday afternoon, June 4, a resident on The Terrace tested positive for COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The resident was transferred to a local hospital. All residents and staff who have been in close contact with the positive case are being tested and monitored for signs and symptoms.

Video Call Safety
We are so fortunate to have the technology to connect our families with their loved ones during this very difficult time of restricted visitation. Recently, the staff at Syracuse Jewish Family Service has expressed concern that some family members are engaging in video chats while driving.For the safety of our families and the well-being of our residents,SJFS will no longer facilitate calls when a family member is driving on the road.As always, your SJFS contact is available to work with you to reschedule for a more convenient time.

A Menorah Park Minute – June 5

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Staff Testing
By Friday, June 5, we will have completed six rounds of mandatory employee testing for all of our staff who work in our skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Staff members who tested positive and have been on self-quarantine at home are not permitted to return to work until they test negative. We continue to encourage staff in our independent living facility to get tested at locations like the Walmart Bridge Street location.

Reopening of Hair Salons
Following strict infection control procedures which include PPE, the following salons are scheduled for reopening:

• Jewish Home:TBD. We are still waiting for clarification from the local health department.
• The Oaks: Salon reopensThursday, June 4.

UPDATE: No Outside Visits for Jewish Home Residents
We realize how difficult this forced separation has been for our residents and their families. After working towards finalizing a plan to begin visits next week, we were strongly advised by the County Health Department not to facilitate any outside visits between residents and families at this time. While we await guidance from the State and County Health Departments on the next steps, we ask that you remain patient. We encourage families to continue working with their Syracuse Jewish Family Service contacts to schedule phone and video calls with their loved ones. If you have not received an assignment please contact Ellen Somers, Assistant Director, 315.446.9111, ext. 225 or at [email protected].

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FAQs: Staffing
What are we doing to ensure the safety of our staff?
We continue to have extensive safety precautions in place including monitoring all staff and residents in our facility for signs and symptoms and testing as necessary. We are currently in our second week of onsite staff testing: full-time staff twice a week and part-time staff weekly. All staff is being supplied with personal protective equipment. Our nurse managers are in regular contact with COVID-positive staff on self-isolation. This helps keep the team informed about their staffs’ health while offering a personal connection to staff dealing with the challenges of being on isolation.

What are we doing to address staff shortages due to staff testing positive for COVID?
Even before the COVID-19 crisis began, we were committed to hiring qualified, dedicated staff. Currently, we are still retaining the majority of our staff. Like other long-term care facilities, we anticipated future staffing challenges by aggressively advertising for talented, qualified employees and we are interviewing and onboarding regularly. We also utilize shift differentials and overtime where appropriate.

What other ways are we supporting our staff?
We are making every effort to support our dedicated staff as they continue to put themselves on the frontlines to care for our residents. We have instituted pay differentials and bonuses. We have provided meals and we recently established an on-campus community food pantry to provide food, toiletries, and other amenities to staff working extended shifts.

How can families get updates on their loved ones?
If there is a change in the health status of a resident, our clinical staff will notify the family. For non-clinical questions and/or requests, we continue to encourage our families to work with their Syracuse Jewish Family Service contact to connect with loved ones via phone and video calls. If you have not received an assignment please contact Ellen Somers, Assistant Director, 315.446.9111, ext. 225 or at [email protected].

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Media Inquiries
The following individual is available to answer questions or arrange interviews about organizational news, issues, or topics, for all Menorah Park facilities.

Molly Lane
Director, Marketing & Communications
315-446-9111, x126
[email protected]

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