COVID - 19 Updates

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Our designated pharmacy for vaccine distribution is CVS. The CVS team has been at all locations to vaccinate residents and staff who choose this added protection against the virus. Due to our size, vaccination schedules have been ongoing for both first and second dose vaccinations.The vaccine we are receiving is from Pfizer. Details about its COVID-19 vaccine may be found here. 

We have included a Q&A document developed by vice president of medical affairs, Dr. Jessica Coleman and the infection control team to help answer questions you may have. 

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. In Ohio,information can be found on this site Vaccine.coronavirus.ohio.gov.

Visitations Update - Best Practices in Safety and Cleanliness 

Mid- afternoon on Wednesday November 18, we received an updated advisement by Cuyahoga County officials. County residents are advised to only leave their home for essential needs such as seeking medical care, purchasing needed household items or to go to work or school. Residents are also strongly advised to forgo having additional gatherings in their homes with anyone not consistently considered members of the household. Out of an abundance of caution, 14 day quarantine protocols are in place for Menorah Park community residents leaving campuses. We will continue to evaluate quarantine with adjustments based on the County advisories and guidance of local, state and national medical professionals.

Should Menorah Park community residents choose to join family in the community-at-large, the body of medical professionals provides the following recommendations:

•  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

Due to the additional actions by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to code Cuyahoga County as a red zone, we also must suspend indoor visitation for all campus locations including independent and assisted living in addition to the skilled nursing residences. We will continue to follow directives provided by the state of Ohio regarding visitation that is currently suspended throughout Ohio at this time. 

Knowing the importance of maintaining vital connections with loved ones, our life enrichment teams schedule 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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Menorah Park Home Health Updates

Menorah Park’s Home Health Services understands the concerns that our clients and their families have over the current Covid-19 situation, and want to share how we are responding.

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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

Coronavirus Ohio Long Term Care Dashboard