New Covid-19 notices and updates
Update - April 2, 2021 From Bartels
Dear residents, staff, families and supporters,
Spring is in the air and visits are going well! Your visits have lifted the spirits of the residents and staff alike! The positivity rate continues to be monitored and Bremer County is at 1%, the surrounding counties are the same except Black Hawk County has seen a slight increase to 4%. This is important to watch, as last week there were no long-term care facilities on the outbreak list and this week there are two who have been added to the list. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director is concerned about counties and states experiencing surges in positivity rates. As always, everyone at Bartels wants to keep the safety of the residents as our top priority and to be frank, we are enjoying the visits, so we want them to continue.
Testing is now one time a month for staff. The next staff testing date is April 8 from 6:00-9:00 a.m. and 1:00-4:00 p.m. The results of the testing will determine if the residents need to be tested and/or if any other changes need to occur. Any symptomatic residents or staff are testing as the symptoms occur. Any changes will be communicated.
There are a few reminders to help Bartels stay successful and to allow visits to continue in the nursing areas:
· All visitors must come to the Green Entrance and screen in on the Kiosks, print a name tag and wear it.
· Masks must be worn over the mouth and nose.
· Keep visits roughly to 1 hour and go directly to the room or location you are visiting and visit only 1 person each visit.
· New admissions who are fully vaccinated (14 days since the last vaccination shot) are not required to quarantine.
· New admissions not vaccinated will be quarantined for 14 days. We will assist family with arrangements to help the resident settle in.
· Two visitors per resident for church services.
· Please follow these rules, as there is still a concern regarding break-through infections and/or variant infections. Individuals unwilling to follow the rules will be asked to leave.
All other areas on campus are open, but visitors must still screen in on the Kiosks available.
Eisenach Village Klubhaus is open as people feel comfortable.
We wish
everyone a
Happy Easter
and a
Blessed Holiday!
Paula Geise, RN, MSN, CEO
Dear residents, staff, families and supporters,
Spring is in the air and visits are going well! Your visits have lifted the spirits of the residents and staff alike! The positivity rate continues to be monitored and Bremer County is at 1%, the surrounding counties are the same except Black Hawk County has seen a slight increase to 4%. This is important to watch, as last week there were no long-term care facilities on the outbreak list and this week there are two who have been added to the list. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director is concerned about counties and states experiencing surges in positivity rates. As always, everyone at Bartels wants to keep the safety of the residents as our top priority and to be frank, we are enjoying the visits, so we want them to continue.
Testing is now one time a month for staff. The next staff testing date is April 8 from 6:00-9:00 a.m. and 1:00-4:00 p.m. The results of the testing will determine if the residents need to be tested and/or if any other changes need to occur. Any symptomatic residents or staff are testing as the symptoms occur. Any changes will be communicated.
There are a few reminders to help Bartels stay successful and to allow visits to continue in the nursing areas:
· All visitors must come to the Green Entrance and screen in on the Kiosks, print a name tag and wear it.
· Masks must be worn over the mouth and nose.
· Keep visits roughly to 1 hour and go directly to the room or location you are visiting and visit only 1 person each visit.
· New admissions who are fully vaccinated (14 days since the last vaccination shot) are not required to quarantine.
· New admissions not vaccinated will be quarantined for 14 days. We will assist family with arrangements to help the resident settle in.
· Two visitors per resident for church services.
· Please follow these rules, as there is still a concern regarding break-through infections and/or variant infections. Individuals unwilling to follow the rules will be asked to leave.
All other areas on campus are open, but visitors must still screen in on the Kiosks available.
Eisenach Village Klubhaus is open as people feel comfortable.
We wish
everyone a
Happy Easter
and a
Blessed Holiday!
Paula Geise, RN, MSN, CEO
April 8, 2020
Bartels is in need of supplies
Dear Corporate Churches,
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community, Waverly, is in great need of many supplies including HAND SANITIZER and all forms of PPE including face masks, face shields, gloves, etc. or monetary donations to help offset the huge costs of supplies combined with the loss of income from very limited admissions.
If your church, a parishioner’s company/business or organization has access to any of these supplies, which you are not using, and you would like to donate (or if you would like to make a monetary contribution), please contact me – Angie Daniels, 319-352-6105 or adaniels@bartelscommunity.org.
Thank you for your support in protecting our residents during this challenging and unprecedented time!
Bartels mission, “Enriching lives with quality services and Christian care” has never been more meaningful!
Please feel free to share this with your congregations.
Thank you,
Angie Daniels
Marketing & Development Coordinator
Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community
319-352-6105
adaniels@bartelscommunity.org
Bartels is in need of supplies
Dear Corporate Churches,
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community, Waverly, is in great need of many supplies including HAND SANITIZER and all forms of PPE including face masks, face shields, gloves, etc. or monetary donations to help offset the huge costs of supplies combined with the loss of income from very limited admissions.
If your church, a parishioner’s company/business or organization has access to any of these supplies, which you are not using, and you would like to donate (or if you would like to make a monetary contribution), please contact me – Angie Daniels, 319-352-6105 or adaniels@bartelscommunity.org.
Thank you for your support in protecting our residents during this challenging and unprecedented time!
Bartels mission, “Enriching lives with quality services and Christian care” has never been more meaningful!
Please feel free to share this with your congregations.
Thank you,
Angie Daniels
Marketing & Development Coordinator
Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community
319-352-6105
adaniels@bartelscommunity.org
**There is a new resource for Bremer County to assist families during this unprecedented time. If you could please help share it in your circles, that would be great. The site will continue to evolve to meet our needs, but has anything from CDC links, to local health care information, restaurant and grocery listings, disaster recovery information, school links, ways to stay social, etc. Think of it as a one-stop shop to help direct you to the content experts in the different areas. http://www.bremercovid19.com/
*March 18: Due to the Covid-19 Virus response directions, our Faith Lutheran Church Council approved the following actions:
Faith Lutheran church services and all activities are suspended immediately until further notice.
Wednesday & Sunday online services may be accessed on YouTube shortly following their completion . Go to Faith Lutheran SR - YouTube (service date you wish).
Any member needs or concerns may be directed to the church office.
Please pass this information on to others who do not receive e-mail.
Additional questions may be referred to the church office. 319-885-4547
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html
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http://www.bremercovid19.com/
*March 18: Due to the Covid-19 Virus response directions, our Faith Lutheran Church Council approved the following actions:
Faith Lutheran church services and all activities are suspended immediately until further notice.
Wednesday & Sunday online services may be accessed on YouTube shortly following their completion . Go to Faith Lutheran SR - YouTube (service date you wish).
Any member needs or concerns may be directed to the church office.
Please pass this information on to others who do not receive e-mail.
Additional questions may be referred to the church office. 319-885-4547
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html
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http://www.bremercovid19.com/