Today’s update will focus on changes to our COVID practices and the current infection rate in Lancaster County. First, the good news is that the positivity rate in Lancaster County continues to decrease rapidly. As of March 3, the positivity rate is 6.08. At the time...
The colors associated with the care areas listed below indicate the status of each area. Green = No active COVID symptoms on the unit. The residents can participate in activities and in visitations (window or in person)....
According to the Department of Health's Interim Guidance for Skilled Nursing Facilities, we are required to develop a Reopening Implementation Plan during COVID-19. View the DOH Reopening Plan and the CMS Nursing Home Visitation document. For any additional questions...
Today’s update will focus on the effects of the Omicron variant and what it means to our staff and residents. First, the good news is that the positivity rate in Lancaster County is plunging. As of today, the positivity rate is 25.61%. Several weeks ago, we were above...
Happy New Year! The COVID virus continues to impact our nation. The Omicron variant is primarily responsible for our current upheaval. As of yesterday, Lancaster County’s positivity rate was over 30%. Unfortunately, the high positivity rate has resulted in numerous...
According to the Department of Human Services, our licensing agency for Personal Care and Assisted Living Communities, we are required to develop a Reopening Implementation Plan. This guidance was issued on June 26, 2020. The Reopening Plan is available here. For any...
From Tansy Rodgers, FNTP (Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner), Health and Lifestyle Coach, Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, and Physical Therapist Assistant With the holidays right around the corner and the season of gratitude upon us, this is the...
By Mike Michael, Lititz Fire Company It’s Fire Prevention Week, commemorating the Great Chicago Fire that began on October 8, 1871 and caused devastating damage. This horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 people homeless, destroyed more than...
Best Practices for in Your Kitchen from Chef Derek We all know that food safety is important. There are processes and procedures at the farms, packers and processors, restaurants and food stores. But we play a key role ourselves for ensuring the food we prepare is...
From Tansy Rodgers, FNTP (Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner), Health and Lifestyle Coach, Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, and Physical Therapist Assistant We all have moments where we make big plans to shake up our lifestyle and work toward improving...