COVID - 19 Updates

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

The Menorah Park community has completed the vaccination clinics conducted at our locations through CVS pharmacy. An ongoing vaccination process for residents, clients and staff who are either new or who now choose to become vaccinated is in the planning stages. An update with concrete information will occur in April. 

As vaccination plans continue in the community-at-large, most states have specific sites where you can find information about availability in your area as well as the guidelines in place. To find appointment information on the more than 1,300 local providers offering the vaccine statewide in Ohio, visit gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov. Ohioans can also schedule mass vaccination clinic appointments by calling 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634). We also understand that eligibility will expand to all Ohioans over the age of 16 by March 29. 

Visitations Update - Best Practices in Safety and Cleanliness 

Indoor visitation is being scheduled at all locations through life enrichment departments and administrators. Reunions of friends and families have been beautiful sights to behold. Our spirits are truly lifted with hope and promise of increasing opportunities. While we hunger for even more of these moments, we are not out of the woods yet and “opening up” must be gradual to ensure we do not risk outbreak. We must manage the process according to specific conditions and guidelines for each location. Each administrator will provide updates for families and residents about changes to protocols specific to the location. 

At this time, locations throughout our Menorah Park community are experiencing little to no new cases of COVID-19; a strong indication that staff, residents, clients and visitors are following best practices in safety protocols including wearing masks covering both nose and mouth, washing and sanitizing hands frequently, maintaining proper distance according to guidelines and using additional PPE as needed. The following are detailed recommendations (these do not include guidelines being developed for persons vaccinated and we anticipate an update that includes these variations soon).

•  Limit close contact (maintain physical distancing of six feet or more), keep gatherings as small as possible, and use technology to engage with others remotely;
• Wear facemasks or cloth face covering at all times (including in cars, homes, restaurants, etc.);
• Limit contact with commonly touched surfaces or shared items;
• Keep safe around food and drinks. Avoid communal serving utensils, passing of food, potluck or buffet style food service, and instead opt for individually prepared plates by a single server;
• Perform hand hygiene often (e.g., wash hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer);
• Avoid large gatherings, crowded areas, and high-risk activities such as singing;
• Ask anyone who has signs or symptoms of COVID-19, or has been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19, to not attend the gathering

Knowing the importance of maintaining vital connections with loved ones, our life enrichment teams will continue to supplement physical visits by scheduling virtual visits using technology such as iPads and iPhones and will also help with traditional phone calls. 

Residences are engaging in best practices of cleanliness and safety following guidance of the Centers for Disease Control, the Ohio Department of Health and medical professionals. 

As part of Ohio’s efforts to provide additional resources to nursing homes, the state has implemented an infection control checklist and an ongoing auditing process along with mandated testing for staff.Surveyors have conducted audits that have resulted in approval of our practices. 

Our Assisted Living and Long-term care residences received a national Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The bronze award received honors providers that have demonstrated their commitment to improving the quality of care for adults as they age and individuals with disabilities. 

Please see the following Public Health Guidance for Community Related Exposure

Updates on Service Availability 

Please email publicrelations@menorahpark.org with any questions you may have.

Menorah Park's Mandel Adult Day Center opened on Monday, October 5 following the strict guidance of safety protocols developed through the Centers for Disease Control, The Ohio Department of Health and medical professionals. 

As an added measure of safety, all staff and participants are tested bi-weekly for COVID-19. At this time, zero cases have been reported demonstrating that all safety protocols continue to effectively ensure safety of the Day Center community.

• Due to these necessary mandates and guidelines for health and safety, we are limited to the number of participants and level of care we can provide and will be opening the Center in phases. 
• Some limitations which would prevent someone from attending at this time would be: acute illness; recent hospitalization; short-term post-hospital rehabilitation within a month of the requested return to the Center; dependence on aerosol-generating procedures or oxygen; dependence for feeding, and wandering.
• To learn additional details regarding guidelines or for more information contact Director of Home and Community-Based Services Tina Witt

Please see the following Public Health Guidance for Community Related Exposure

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Staying Connected With Your Loved One

Distancing Doesn't Mean Complete Isolation.  Our staff is busy making sure no one feels isolated, and family-time is as important as ever!  Please know you can still connect with your loved one!  Through letters, phone, Skype, Facebook and other forms of social media, you can still have conversations and even facetime to brighten their day.  We want to make sure everyone can still be in contact, even if virtually.  You can send email to our life enrichment team and we will print them out and make sure your loved ones receive them!  Email to:  KSkerl@menorahpark.org. 

We are also helping residents write letters to their loved ones.  If you haven't updated your email, do so by emailing Kim your new email and home addresses.  KSkerl@menorahpark.org.

The Centers for Disease Control also provides additional suggestions and alternatives for staying connected with your loved ones. 

Your Generosity in Action

Menorah Park’s heroic staff members dedicated to wellbeing and safety of our residents are extremely grateful for the generosity of Menorah Park board and community members who have stepped forward to help fund needed items.

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Ohio Department of Health Updates

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