November 23, 2020 Geer Campus Holiday Safety Update Hello Everyone, We want to share some helpful information that was given to us from the Connecticut Department of Public Health regarding information on what to consider as you make plans with your loved ones during this holiday season. We are also pleased to report that our … Continue reading
We understand how important it is for everyone to be informed regarding the details of the Covid-19 cases at Geer. We are committed to provide timely, accurate and transparent information. We have created the attached list of Frequently Asked Questions, based on what families, residents and staff have asked us. We will continue to update … Continue reading
Please see detailed Indoor Visitation Procedures below 2020-10-08 Geer Nursing Indoor Visitation Procedure AS OF 10/12/2020 – LODGE VISITATION IS ON HOLD 2020-10-08 Lodge Indoor Visitation Procedure &nbs… Continue reading
October 12, 2020 ALL LODGE VISITATION IS ON HOLD October 8, 2020 Geer Campus Visitation Update The slow and steady process of re-opening continues. CMS (Medicare) recently distributed national guidance, directions, and limitations on visitation protocol. Last week, The State of Connecticut also rescinded their own restrictions in favor of following the federal government’s guidance. … Continue reading
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Lifestyle & Behavioral Interventions for Urinary Incontinence Thursday, November 19th 1:00 – 1:45 pm Zoom lecture This session will include more in-dept information for lifestyle interventions to manage and how to work with a healthcare provider to address urinary incontinence. Christina Befanis, OTD received her doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Quinnipiac University in 2019. Her … Continue reading
Thursday, October 29th 1:00 – 1:45 pm Zoom Lecture In this session, gain an understanding of Urinary Incontinence, why it occurs and an introduction to lifestyle and behavior interventions to manage incontinence. Christina Befanis, OTD received her doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Quinnipiac University in 2019. Her focus is on health and wellness in retired … Continue reading
Experts say virtual gatherings are safest, but if you plan to gather in person, precautions are critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19. this video gives some thoughts on what to consider and how to prepare: http://osuwmc.multimedia-newsroom.com/index.php/2020/11/12/survey-nearly-2-in-5-americans-will-likely-attend-large-holiday-gatherings/ &nbs… Continue reading
Visitation Policies We are still under direction from DPH to limit the number and location of visitors as well as enforce all infection control practices: GEER NURSING AND REHAB CENTER – We have set up areas in our dining room at Geer Nursing for visits that are isolated from the resident care areas. To assure … Continue reading
We hope this finds you safe and healthy. We’d like to provide a brief COVID-19 update and have an additional post with visitation policies for the upcoming holidays. Our testing results for last week indicated no new cases of the virus within our resident population at either facility. Our regular Geer staff test results from … Continue reading
Geer Lodge, Assisted Living Facility Update As the first exposed individuals complete their quarantine period or treatment, staff and residents may now begin to be classified as recovered. We are happy to report that most of our positive cases have recovered. The remaining positive cases will complete their quarantine in the coming week. All residents … Continue reading