Safety & Wellness
Check here for ongoing company updates on our protocols and response to COVD-19 for Ecumenical Retirement Community and general resources. If you have any questions for our team, please call our toll-free Ask Us Message line at 1-855-772-2734 or email us at Questions@EcumenicalRetirement.org.
Our Corona Task Force
We have assembled a task force of company experts, including former hospital Chief Nursing Officers and those certified in infection control measures, to provide guidance on clinical matters such as prevention and treatment, operational policy changes to reduce potential spread on campuses, procurement to manage the supply of protective gear and sanitization products, environmental service updates on appropriate chemicals and strategies to properly clean commonly touched areas and everyday items and executive management to implement temporary operational changes. Our management team meets daily and actively monitors updates and guidance from the state health departments and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Current COVID Status
Campus COVID Experience We had no positive COVID-19 cases or related activity this week. Our team continues to practice our safety measures and precautions. Please know: In-room Visitation: The campus is finalizing the details for in-room visitation with residents and hopes to share the information next week. COVID Vaccination Clinics: As we conclude our on-campus…Continue Reading
Visiting a Resident
We welcome family and friends to visit through our indoor visitation program and need your cooperation with the following guidelines to keep our residents (and their guests) safe. We too value family time and truly understand the benefit of socialization—all while following the Department of Health’s safety directives. We have arranged a visiting area in…Continue Reading
Innovation COVID Treatment Available at Ecumenical: Monoclonal Antibody Infusions
Dear Residents and Families, I am writing to share exciting news that provides additional hope in our fight against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). For the last few months, I have been overseeing the administration of a new treatment for individuals who are currently infected with the Coronavirus. This treatment— monoclonal Antibody infusion (mAb)—is now available to Ecumenical…Continue Reading
Thank You for Priority Access to the Vaccine
President & CEO, Michael Leader, thanks the Department of Health and our pharmacy partners, CVS and Care Options RX for making it possible for our staff and residents to be among the first to be vaccinated.
Vaccination Clinic
Country Meadows Retirement Communities and Ecumenical Retirement Community urge co-workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19. By choosing to get vaccinated, you are choosing H.O.P.E. (Helping to Overcome the Pandemic for Everyone). See why our co-workers are choosing H.O.P.E. Vaccination Clinic Updates: Residents & Co-workers: 1st Clinic: January 27th 2nd Clinic: February 24th 3rd Clinic: March…Continue Reading
Providing Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine
Your Choice. Everyone’s Benefit. Wearing a mask and social distancing help reduce your chance of being exposed to COVID-19 or spreading it to others, but these measures are not enough. By choosing to get vaccinated, you are choosing H.O.P.E. (Helping to Overcome the Pandemic for Everyone). Your individual choice gives us the chance to end…Continue Reading
Protecting Residents and Co-workers with our Infection Control Program
Updated on October 16 from original post on March 16 At Ecumenical Retirement Community we have a very stringent infection control process: Daily disinfecting of commonly high-touch surfaces, public spaces and hard-surface floors in resident rooms and common areas using EPA approved cleaning products, sanitizers, disinfectants and antibacterial products selected for their dwell times and…Continue Reading
Ways to Still Connect Remotely
We recognize not seeing your loved ones in person is difficult and you miss them greatly. As a family company, we value family time. But thank you for respecting our temporary visitation policies and following the government Stay at Home orders. In the meantime, we encourage lots of interaction through alternative ways that our campus…Continue Reading
What We are Doing to Fight COVID-19
As COVID-19 information evolves rapidly, we want to ensure our residents, family members and co-workers that our organization is actively monitoring the latest information and enacting new policies and procedures to prevent spread. We continue to update this webpage with the latest information on our preparation and response so please check back often for new…Continue Reading
