COVID-19 Updates
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June 1, 2023
Thank you for your support during the pandemic. We have successfully overcome the Public Health Emergency, and we are grateful to our families, visitors, and loved ones for their assistance and patience.
At this time we will be revising the following policies in accordance with state and local health departments:
Starting June 1st, masks are no longer required in our facility, except during outbreaks when they will be reinstated. Visitors can choose to wear masks and masks will be provided by the facility. Our employees have the option to wear masks, so please don’t be alarmed if you see them wearing one.
A notification and or signage will inform you of our current status in regard to masking.
All families of a covid positive resident or someone with close contact with a covid positive individual will be notified by the facility.
Screening upon entry still applies with now only three questions. We hope you have a pleasant visit, and if you have any comments or concerns, please feel free to contact Mr. Meir at 973-672-6500.
Stay safe and thank you again.
Meir Israel, LNHA
Assistant Administrator
White House Healthcare
January 24, 2023
Good evening, we are notifying all responsible parties that during our last round of testing we had four residents test positive for COVID and two employees. All cases are being contained to one unit. Contacting tracing was performed and all other individuals remain negative. We are in contact with our Local Health department for any measures. We continue to ask for all visitors to be tested before visiting their loved ones at the facility. Tests will be supplied by the facility, and please plan some additional time when arriving the facility.
As much as possible, visits will continue to take place in the dayrooms on the residents’ units. You are required to wear a mask and refrain from eating during your visit and please try to limit to two visitors at a time.
Please feel free to reach Mr. Meir at the facility with any comments or concerns at (973) 672-6500. Thank you and stay safe!
January 9, 2023
We would like to wish a Happy New Year to all our families at White House Healthcare. We are proud to notify you that ALL of our residents have been Discharged from our Special Care Unit! At this time, we are continuing to ask for all visitors to be tested before visiting their loved ones at the facility. Tests will be supplied by the facility, and please plan some additional time when arriving the facility.
As much as possible, visits will continue to take place in the dayrooms on the residents’ units. You are required to wear a mask and refrain from eating during your visit and please try to limit to two visitors at a time.
Please feel free to reach Mr. Meir at the facility with any comments or concerns at (973) 672-6500. Thank you and stay safe!
December 12, 2022
As we continue to battle this virus, we are glad to notify you that we had another three discharges from our special care unit! We are also notifying all responsible parties that we did have three positive cases of covid among our residents and one positive case among our employees. Contacting tracing was performed and all remaining residents are negative. At this time, we are asking for all visitors to be tested before visiting their loved ones at the facility. Test will be supplied by the facility, and please plan some additional time when arriving at the facility.
The following infection control measures will go into effect immediately:
1. Routine testing of residents and staff
2. N95 mask by all employees
3.Facility-wide disinfecting performed by a professional disinfecting company with high tech technology
4. All visits will now take place in the dayroom on the resident’s unit. If possible, visits should be scheduled before hand to allow proper social distancing in our dayroom. We also discourage extended visits at this time. You are required to wear a mask and refrain from eating during your visit. Please try to limit to two visitors at a time. You may schedule visits by contacting our recreation department. We know this may be an inconvenience, however, this is to protect the residents from any possible exposure.
We are in contact with our local health department for any additional guidance. We are in contact with our local health department and continue to follow all CDC recommendations. We will continue to update you with any additional information. Please feel free to reach Mr. Meir at the facility with any comments or concerns at (973) 672-6500. Thank you and stay safe!
Letter to Long-Term Care Families from New Jersey Department of Health
Dear Family Member,
Throughout the COVID pandemic, we have reached out to you to ask that you consent to the vaccination of your loved one who resides in our facility. We are again reaching out to ask that you consent to the bivalent COVID booster. This letter will explain the reason for our request.
Why are we reaching out?
Long-term care facilities in our State continue to see outbreaks from highly transmissible COVID-19 variants, and we need your help to protect your loved one and the other residents who live with them.
In fact, the New Jersey Department of Health has reported that once an outbreak is found in a facility, it is very difficult to resolve. Residents living in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are among the most vulnerable to complications from the virus. Many already have weakened immune systems, and getting sick, especially with COVID-19, can have serious implications.
The change in the booster vaccine and why it is more effective:
The new bivalent vaccine has been formulated to work against both the original COVID virus and the most recent variant, Omicron. Since the start of the pandemic, the virus has mutated several times. The newly updated booster protects from not only the original COVID-19 virus but the Omicron and its subvariants which we continue to battle in our State.
Vaccines continue to be the safest and most effective protection against COVID-19 and its variants. And the good news is your family member can receive the new booster AND a flu vaccine at the same time, bolstering protection for the months ahead.
What’s next:
Our staff at the facility will be setting up clinics for the newly updated booster with our pharmacy partner. Both the COVID and Flu vaccines will be given at these events. It will be the best opportunity for our residents and staff to be protected during the time of year when both diseases are most active.
We will be offering all phases of the COVID vaccine – whether your family member needs to start the primary series or receive any of the booster shots, they will all be available for them.
Our Ask of You:
We need your help and consent to get your family member up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines – including the newly updated booster.
Helping to keep your family member fully protected not only keeps them safe but their fellow residents and our staff as well.
Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns regarding the vaccines. Our clinical team will be most willing to discuss these with you and work together to ensure your loved one is kept safe in our facility.
Again, we encourage you to provide your consent today.