March 7, 2022

Dear Residents, Family Members and Responsible Parties,

We are so happy that it appears that the worst of the omicron virus is behind us. The COVID positivity rate in Philadelphia has been on a downward trend and is currently 2.5%. Transmission rate is moderate and community level, which looks at number of new COVID cases and hospitalization rates, is low.

We are happy to let you know that visits may now take place in the Residents’ rooms or in the Cappuccino Comer. For the protection of our Residents, please do not visit if you have ANY respiratory or flu-like symptoms or COVID symptoms. Please also note that the following requirements still apply:

– Pick up a new protective mask at the front door when you come in and replace your mask with the fresh mask. NO CLOTH MASKS ALLOWED.
– Masks MUST BE WORN by both the Resident and visitors during the entire visit
– Do not visit if you have any respiratory or flu-like symptoms or COVID symptoms
– Do not visit if you have been tested for COVID and are waiting for the results or if you have recently tested positive
– Do not visit if you have been exposed in the last 14 days to anyone who tested positive for COVID
– Use the hand sanitizer when you come in and out of the building
– Maintain social distancing
– Please go straight to the Cappuccino Comer or your loved one’s room. Please do not go to other Residents’ rooms.
– Protect yourself and others by getting vaccinated and getting the booster

Please share this information with your other family members. Although you don’t have to make an appointment for a visit, it would be helpful if you would call the nurse ahead of time so that we can have time to get your loved one ready and brought down when you arrive.

We know you want to help us to keep our Residents, staff and Sisters safe from the COVID virus. We don’t want to have to quarantine the Residents and suspend visits due to a positive case. Thank you for your prayers, understanding, and cooperation.

Sincerely,
Mother Celine Vadukkoot, lsp

Click here to read our Reopening Implementation Plan

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