DATE: May 2, 2023
TO: Cedar Sinai Park Colleagues, Residents, Families, and Friends
FROM: Kimberly Fuson, Chief Executive Officer
RE: New Covid-19 Positives at Robison Jewish Health Center/Harold Schnitzer Center for Living (RJHC/HSCL)
Dear Colleagues, Residents, Families, and Friends,
Since our last communication, we learned that five residents at Robison Jewish Health Center/Harold Schnitzer Center for Living tested positive for Covid-19. Our residents are fully vaccinated and aymptomatic.
Please join me in wishing our beloved residents a speedy recovery.
The following continues to apply at RJHC/HSCL until further notice:
- Holzman closed to visitation through at least Wednesday, May 17 (except compassionate care).
- Holzman closed to all group activities.
- No communal dining in Holzman; room service is available for those wanting to take extra precautions in all households.
- Residents: Masks strongly recommended in ALL indoor common areas.
All RJHC/HSCL Staff and Visitors: N95 masks required. Eyewear required for staff in Holzman; recommended in other households.
For the month of May 2023, total Covid-19 positive cases are as follows:
RJHC/HSCL:
Total staff testing positive: 1
- Staff mildly symptomatic: 1
- Staff vaccinated: 1
Total residents testing positive: 5
- Residents aymptomatic: 5
- Residents fully vaccinated: 5
We have notified Public Health (OHA), the Oregon Department of Human Services Safety, Oversight and Quality Unit (DHS/SOQ) and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) as required.
As in all cases, contact tracing is performed.
Please know we are taking every step as recommended by authorities to contain the spread. We want to make residents, their families, and our dedicated staff aware of this situation.
It is more important now than ever to continue to do our best to do all we can to support our community by following the recommendations set forth by the CDC.
♥ Wear the appropriate PPE (mask/shield/gown) as instructed.
♥ Avoid touching your face.
♥ Washing hands for 20 seconds with soap and water and use hand sanitizer.
♥ Social distancing.
♥ Self-isolating if showing any signs or symptoms of COVID-19.
♥ Seek medical assistance as necessary.
Developments are changing day by day, minute by minute. Our focus remains on the health and well-being of our community. We must also recognize our team for the concern and commitment they have shown to our residents and one another during this challenging time. Our mission has never been more meaningful.
As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Rose Schnitzer Manor Administrator Rachael White (256-541-7994) or me. We will assist you in any way possible.
With love, honor, and respect,
Kimberly Fuson
Chief Executive Officer
503-504-5277
