THE NEW JEWISH HOME RESPONDS TO COVID-19

UPDATES

In order to limit the chance of exposing our patients and residents to potential COVID-19 in the community, we have updated the following policies.

Visitation

Manhattan Skilled Nursing Facility
(updated January 12, 2022)

In-person visitation is suspended at this time, as per the NYS Department of Health.

Under the current guidelines, end-of-life and compassionate care visits are permissible at this time. Families whose loved ones are nearing end of life will be informed by a member of the medical staff and permitted visitation at any time. Compassionate care visit requests require prior approval and scheduling. Requests should be made via wecare@jewishhome.org.

Westchester Skilled Nursing Facility
(updated January 13, 2022)

The New York State Department of Health updated its visitation requirements and starting Monday, January 17, all visitors will be required to show proof of a negative test to enter our facility for visitation.  All visitors must show proof of a negative antigen (rapid) test done one day prior to visitation or a PCR test done within 2 days prior to visitation. This means, for example that a test for a Sunday visit should be conducted no earlier than Saturday, if it is a rapid test, or Friday if it’s a PCR test. If you visit daily or multiple days, proof of negative testing is required at least every three days (e.g., Day 1, Day 4, Day 7 and so on.)

At this time, we recommend families to postpone visiting and forgo taking loved ones out on day and overnight passes. Given the continuous rise in cases throughout our community, we believe limiting visitation and trips will help protect everyone at our facility.

If you still decide to visit your loved one, please carefully adhere to the following guidelines.

• Per above, as of January 17, all visitors must show proof of a negative antigen (rapid) test done one day prior to visitation or a PCR test done within 2 days prior to visitation.
• Only one (1) person will be permitted to visit a resident at each time. Please be sure to coordinate your visit with other family members/friends, so you can adhere to this requirement. You are not required to schedule a visit.
• All visits must take place in the resident’s room.
• You must complete a screening to enter the facility.
• You must wear face coverings or masks and practice social distancing, at all times.
• If you have not already received a booster and are eligible to receive it, you are strongly urged to get the booster prior to your visit.
• Please do not visit if you are feeling ill.

If you still decide to take your loved one out of our facility during the day or overnight, please adhere to the following guidelines:

• Follow all infection control protocols.
• Ensure that your loved one is masked at all times and practices social distancing.
• Do not take your loved one to large gatherings.
• Please note that if you take your loved one out overnight, we may require that they quarantine for 14 days upon their return.

We appreciate your flexibility and understanding. As the situation changes, we will update our guidelines and recommendations, and as always, we will follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the New York State Department of Health (DOH).

University Avenue Assisted Living (ALP)

• We are open for in-person visitation.
• All visitors will be asked to complete a screening questionnaire as well as a temperature check.