Covid-19 Update – 8/23/2022
August 23, 2022
No units are currently under observation/precautions due to positive cases and/or exposure.
CONTACT PRECAUTIONS ARE NOW IN PLACE DUE TO EXPOSURE TO COVID-19
1 Covid-Positive Resident
4 Covid-Positive Staff Members
To aid in reducing the transmission of Covid-19, The Silvercrest Center STRONGLY advises all family and visitors to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, and, if eligible, a booster dose. Due to the recent increase in Covid-19 cases due to the OMICRON Variant a Negative Covid test (PCR or Rapid Test) is now required for visitation. The safety of our residents is always our first priority.
- Please do not visit if you have been exposed to or have symptoms of Covid-19. Please do NOT visit the facility if you are sick.
- All visitors must perform hand hygiene and temperature screening upon entry to the building. All visitors must sign in.
- All visitors must put on a fresh mask upon entry to the building, regardless of unit or area where the visit is taking place.
- In addition to masks, visitors must wear gowns and gloves while in resident rooms only.
- Visitors must remove their gown and gloves and then wash hands or use hand sanitizer before leaving resident rooms. Masks must remain on until exiting the building.
Queens County Positivity Rate (7-day average) | 7.8% |
Queens County Transmission Rate | HIGH |
Healthcare Personnel who are fully Covid-vaccinated | 99.1% |
Residents who are fully Covid-vaccinated | 81.5% |
Number of days of PPE | |
Gowns | 60 days |
N95 respirators | 60 days |
Surgical masks | 60 days |
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