Update from Administrator – December 27, 2020

Update from Administrator – December 27, 2020

December  27, 2020

 

Dear Families,

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found a COVID-19 vaccine to be safe and effective, and our facility will be able to give the vaccine to residents. This is very encouraging news.

 

We will begin giving the vaccine to residents on 01/06/2021 through a partnership with CVS. However, we are required to have a signed consent form for the pharmacy to administer the vaccine to your loved one. Attached you can find the fillable Vaccine Intake form, if you are the responsible party for your loved one and they do not have the capacity to do it themselves please complete and email back a.s.a.p.. There are no costs to get the vaccine.

 

We encourage as many residents as possible to get this vaccine. As we have learned, the elderly and those with significant health concerns have a much higher risk for getting very sick, being hospitalized, or succumbing from COVID-19. The vaccine has been shown to provide a great deal of protection against serious illness due to COVID-19. The more residents that get vaccinated, the better we can protect our community against potential outbreaks and save lives.

 

This vaccine has gone through testing and clinical trials to ensure it meets the highest safety standards. It also is safe to get if you already had the virus. The health and safety of our residents is always our top priority, and we are confident this vaccine is a much better option than the risk of getting this virus. Please read the attached (or linked) EUA fact sheet and contact Carole Sykes, Infection Preventionist at staffdev@webstermanorrhcc.com with any questions.

 

Potential side effects are listed on the fact sheet. You will find that these side effects are similar to the potential side effects of the flu shot, but they occur more frequently. The vaccine requires two doses. Residents will need to get both doses to ensure the best results. The second dose will be given approximately 21 to 28 days after the first dose. We will continue to take all necessary precautions after the vaccine is administered, including wearing personal protective equipment and conducting regular testing, to ensure the safety of our residents and staff. We will also work with public health officials to determine how and when to adjust our policies for visitations and social activities and keep you updated.

There is a light at the end of the tunnel. We are hopeful that the vaccine will be a lifesaving turning point in the fight against COVID-19. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions.

You may also visit several websites listed below to learn more about the vaccine.

 

Thank you and please stay safe and healthy!

Kind Regards,

Corey Beaudette, NHA

 

COVID 19 Vaccine Intake Fillable Consent Form

COVID 19 Vaccine Responsible Party Form

QA about the COVID-19 Vaccine for PALTC Patients Family Member and Staff_12.01.20 (1)

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients

COVID-19 declination form-resident_WM

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