01/07/2021
Dear Family and Friends,
This week we had one staff member test positive for COVID-19 in our care center. We have had no new residents test positive over the past two weeks and are able to close our COVID unit on Friday January 8th. Our care center continues to test staff weekly. We are following recommendations from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
We are bringing in the New Year with new hope and excitement. We have administered our first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in our care center on January 3rd. Our next vaccine clinic will be on January 31st. Ali Meyer, Administrator, who has been eagerly awaiting the COVID-19 vaccine says, “I want to protect our residents and staff. I want our residents to see their families, friends and be back to normal.”
We have prepared a Frequently Asked Questions to help you understand why the vaccine is so important in defeating COVID-19. You can find this along with the Moderna Fact Sheet, on our website at sfhs.org/resources/covid-19/. If you have any other concerns or questions, please contact Rachel Bridgeford, DON/Infection Control Specialist.
We will continue following our infection prevention and control practices along with the latest guidance from MDH and CDC regarding safe visiting for our residents.
As of today, our care center plans to open for indoor visits on Wednesday, January 13th. We will continue regular communication with our residents, friends and family on our COVID response, visitation guidelines and testing results. Please contact Mary Olander, Activities Coordinator at (218) 927- 5510 to schedule an indoor visit.
Looking for ways to help? We have a variety of positions available with flexible scheduling and on the job training. For more information or to apply, visit www.jobswithus.org.
Please follow our Facebook page (@Aitkin Health Services) or our website (www.sfhs.org) for all COVID updates and information on what is happening inside our care center. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Ali Meyer, Administrator, at almeyer@ahs.sfhs.org or by phone at 218-927-5514 if you have any questions or concerns.Thank YouAli MeyerAdministrator