Update from Social Worker – May 8, 2020
As some states begin to ease restrictions on businesses and the general public, please note that our center will NOT be included in any category. The visitor restriction placed on us by the state in early March is still in effect for the foreseeable future; we will advise you when this changes. We continue to offer our weekly conference call for families and FaceTime calls, Zoom meetings, and widow visits for you and your loved ones.
From the beginning of this crisis, we have implemented extensive infection control measures to protect residents.
We also continue to do all we can to protect our other residents and remain committed to ensuring the personal protective equipment (PPE) our staff needs and are in compliance with CDC and state guidelines regarding the appropriate use of PPE. We continue to follow every lead to secure PPE from existing and new vendors and request equipment from the state. We are satisfied with our supply but are always monitoring it and working to build it up for the long road ahead.
We are in touch daily with the Department of Public Health and our local Health Department. The state DPH has visited our center and found us to be in compliance for PPE, staffing and infection control and prevention issues. We continue to follow all CDC and state guidelines and receive regular updates on new guidelines that are offered.
We are fortunate that we have not experienced staffing issues due to the commitment our staff has in providing the highest quality of care to their patients, even in the most challenging times. We support our talented staff whose commitment to caring for our residents throughout this health crisis inspires us every day.
We have heard from many of you about how you can recognize our staff – like what is happening all around our state with other “Health Care Heroes.” If you want to organize delivery of a meal, etc., they would appreciate the recognition as they are a huge part of the health care heroes doing their part in the battle against COVID-19. Thank you for all of the amazing donations and meals that have come to us thus far. Our hearts are filled with joy from all of the love and support.
The Recreation Center has set up a Zoom account so that you can virtually visit your family member. To make arrangements to meet with your family member please email Brie the Director of Recreation at Recreation@meadowbrookofgranby.com
We are asking that each call be 15 minutes in length so that everyone will have a chance to meet with their family. We also encourage family members to call and send letters. As soon as we know of any changes to the restrictions on visitors, we will let you know. We will provide email updates as often as possible. If you have Facebook – please like and follow our page (@MeadowBrookOfGranby) and look for updates there as well.
Below you will also find our department heads email addresses. If you have a particular questions please feel free to email them directly.
Admission Admissmb@meadowbrookofgranby.com
MDS Coordinator: mdscoordinator@meadowbrookofgranby.com
Nursing Supervisor: dns@meadowbrookofgranby.com
Asst Directive of Nursing: adns@meadowbrookofgranby.com
Recreation: recreation@meadowbrookofgranby.com
Rehab director: therapy@meadowbrookofgranby.com
Long Term Social Worker socialworker@meadowbrookofgranby.com
Short Term & Social Service director socialwork@meadowbrookofgranby.com
Financial finance@meadowbrookofgranby.com
Administrator administrator@meadowbrookofgranby.com
Thank you for your support and trust.
Sheena Postell, MSW
Social Services Social Worker