COVID Update – 4/27/2022
April 27, 2022
The following units are currently under observation/precautions due to positive cases and/or exposure:
- 3 North
- 4 South
CONTACT PRECAUTIONS ARE NOW IN PLACE DUE TO EXPOSURE TO COVID-19
0 COVID-Positive Residents
1 COVID-Positive Staff Member
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 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) | 5.3% |
| Queens County Transmission Rate | HIGH |
| Healthcare Personnel who are fully COVID-vaccinated | 99.2% |
| Residents who are fully COVID-vaccinated | 80.4% |
| Number of days of PPE | |
| Gowns | 60 days |
| N95 respirators | 60 days |
| Surgical masks | 60 days |
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