Update: January 4
| Menorah Park COVID-19 Status – Updated January 4, 2021 | Status |
| JH ResidentsONSITEtesting positive for COVID-19 and moved to dedicated COVID unit | 5 |
| JH Residents tested positive for COVID-19 and transferred to outside facilities | 0 |
| JH ResidentsONSITE RECOVEREDand transferred off of the dedicated COVID-19 unit | 4 |
| Number of nursing units impacted * | 2 |
| JH ResidentsONSITE under investigation for COVID-19 symptoms | 0 |
| Resident deaths on dedicated COVID unit after testing positive | 1 |
| JH staff members ONSITEtesting positive for COVID-19 | 0 |
| Staff members positive for COVID-19, SELF-QUARANTINED | 6 |
| Total # of resident positive COVID 19 cases (as of November 20) | 10 |
| Total # of staff positive COVID-19 cases ( as of November 8) | 20 |
- 1st floor, Jewish Home
Additional Residents and Staff COVID Cases at Jewish Home
As of the end of last week up to this morning, 4 residents from the 1st floor and 1 staff member have tested positive for COVID. The staff members are at home self-quarantining and the residents have been transferred to our dedicated COVID unit. All residents and staff will be tested.
Per NYSDOH requirements, all full-time staff continues to be tested twice a week and part-time staff, once a week. We continue to do everything we can to ensure staff is following all precautions: reinforcement of proper use of PPE, handwashing, and wearing masks.
Virtual Visits
SJFS will continue to work with families to assist with video chats or phone calls to the best of their ability. They can also help you to determine how best to make the most of the virtual visit ( i.e. coordinating with 2 or 3 family members for one call or having a 1:1 call with your loved one.) Please contact your assigned SJFS staff person; if you do not have an assignment, contact Ellen Somers, Asst. Director at (315) 446-9111, ext. 225 or via email at [email protected]
Family Visitation of Resident Who Is Actively Dying or Deceased
Our policy applies to any resident who has been designated by the Menorah Park medical staff as being in an actively dying stage.
- 9 am to 9 pm – 7 days a week for actively dying residents
- Only 2 family members are permitted at one time so any additional family must wait outside (outdoors or in-car) for their turn.
- All visitors must complete the screening process and have their temperature taken.
- They DO NOT need to provide a negative COVID test result.
- Once they enter the facility, following the screening, they are to go directly to the resident’s room and remain in the room until they leave the facility.
- They are not permitted to be in shared spaces ( common areas, dining rooms, or other residents’ rooms, etc.)
- They are required to wear a mask over their nose and mouth at all times
- Under 18 allowed accompanied by an adult over 18.
Dropping Items Off for Residents
Families are still welcome to drop off items for their loved ones at our main entrance.
Questions Regarding Resident Care
If you have clinical questions regarding the care of your loved one, please contact your nurse manager.
For non-clinical questions and concerns, please contact your assigned caseworker.
The teamis as follows:
- Terrace
Gillian Riggall, MSW
Days: Monday, Thursday, and Fridays – NOTE: Tuesdays and Wednesdays – Gillian continues to work in client services at SJFS
Phone: 315-446-9111, ext. 124*
[email protected]
*This extension is being monitored by the case management team. If you have not received a response within 24-48 hours, please call the front desk and ask them to connect you with case management. - 1st Floor & Short Term Rehab
Jocelyn Perrault
(315) 446-9111, x118
[email protected] - 2nd Floor
Jacki O’Brien-Gerace
(315) 446-9111., x124
[email protected]