July 12, 2021
As noted in last Friday’s Communication, the NYS Dept. of Health has issued revised guidance as it pertains to visitation in Adult Care Facilities.
The Visitation Fact Sheet, below, summarizes the policy and will also be distributed to visitors at the Reception Desk.
If you have questions regarding Visitation, please contact Michelle Rearic, Business Office/HR Manager or Caroline Thompson, Executive Director.
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Upon entry into the building, ALL VISITORS MUST BE SCREENED and logged in the Visitor Log.
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Vaccinated Visitors and Residents can remove their masks in the apartment during a visit.
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Unvaccinated Visitors and the Residents they are visiting must wear their masks at all times.
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FACE MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES IN PUBLIC AREAS such as the Lobby and hallways, regardless of vaccination status.
- With the Resident’s Permission, visitors can have close contact with the resident regardless of vaccination status.
- Sanitize your hands before and after the visit with your loved one.
- If any visitors present with symptoms 48 hours after a visit, they are to contact the facility immediately.
- Any visitors that violate the rules of Visitation, will be prohibited from future visits.
- Ingersoll Place and the NYS Dept. of Health have the right to suspend visitations at any time for any reason.
