Update From Administrator – September 15, 2020
September 15, 2020
Thank You for all your continued support during this difficult time. We are doing our best to keep our residents safe and happy. We continue to follow DPH guidelines for testing our employees and residents. Currently, we are COVID-19 free.
I would like to take this opportunity to formally introduce myself, my name is Deborah Joseph and as of August 19, 2020 I am the new Administrator of the Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. I am looking forward to working with you to provide the best care possible for your family member. Please let me or our nursing staff know if you have any care concerns.
A few quick points:
- As you may have heard on the news, nursing homes will begin receiving “Rapid” COVID testing machines from the federal government over the coming weeks. The state of MA DPH has approved their use for staff, residents, and visitors. As soon as we receive the machines, have conducted training on them, and have the necessary supplies to conduct the tests – we look forward to putting them to use! More information will follow on this as it becomes available.
- Although we are following social distance guidelines, handwashing protocols, hygiene recommendations, and wearing masks in our center – it is still STRONGLY encouraged that all staff and residents receive an annual Influenza Vaccine. While the vaccine is not in the center yet, please consider completing a consent form, in advance to ensure your loved one receives their vaccine.
- Our hairdresser comes weekly to cut our resident’s hair. We are very happy to see their new look. This will continue for as long as our COVID status cooperates.
Thank you and please stay safe and healthy!
Deborah Joseph
Administrator