TO: Cedar Sinai Park Colleagues, Residents, Families, and Friends
FROM: Kimberly Fuson, Chief Executive Officer
RE: New Covid-19 Positive at Rose Schnitzer Manor Independent and Assisted Living (RSM)
Dear Colleagues, Residents, Families, and Friends,
Since our last communication, we learned that a team member at Rose Schnitzer Manor Independent and Assisted Living tested positive for Covid-19. Our team member is fully vaccinated and mildly symptomatic.
Please join me in wishing our beloved team member a speedy recovery.
The following continues to apply at RSM until testing is completed per DHS/OHA guidance, and all are negative:
- Indoor visitation within resident apartment/suite.
- Small group activity: Masks required to participate.
- Communal dining; room service is available for those wanting to take extra precautions.
- Residents: Masks strongly recommended in ALL indoor common areas.
All RSM Staff: N95 masks and eyewear required. Visitors N95 masks required.
For the month of April 2023, total Covid-19 positive cases are as follows:
RSM:
Total staff testing positive: 3
- Staff mildly symptomatic: 3
- Staff vaccinated: 3
Total residents testing positive: 1
- Residents mildly symptomatic: 1
- Residents vaccinated: 1
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
