New Covid-19 notices and updates
May 24, 2021
Faith Lutheran church services and all activities are now open with Covid precautions.
1. Masks are suggested for those not vaccinated to protect other members.
2. Social distancing is still important to practice.
3 Wash hands and sanitize often
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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Faith Lutheran church services and all activities are now open with Covid precautions.
1. Masks are suggested for those not vaccinated to protect other members.
2. Social distancing is still important to practice.
3 Wash hands and sanitize often
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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UPDATE OCT. 2, 2021 From Bartels:
Dear residents, staff, families and supporters,
The testing this week showed no positive results and Bartels has no positive residents or staff at this time. All areas are open for visitation.
Testing of staff next week will be Monday and Thursday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and will be for UNVACCINATED staff only.
The Flu and Pfizer Covid Booster Clinics will be as follows:
October 7 – Flu shots available for staff. This will go along with compliance training during sessions at 6:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Compliance training is mandatory
Covid booster shots are available for staff this same day from 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Please bring insurance cards and Covid cards if you desire a booster. There will be no cost to the staff.
October 8 – Woodland Terrace and Evergreen Arbor residents will receive flu shots and Covid boosters if eligible in the Chapel from 9:00–11:00 a.m.
October 12 – Eichhorn Haus and Linden Place will receive flu shots and/or Covid boosters in the Eichhorn Haus dining room from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Aspen Cottage will be done immediately following in Aspen Cottage.
October 14 – Eisenach Village residents will have the opportunity to receive the flu shot and Pfizer Covid booster at the Klubhaus from 8:30–1030 a.m.
All staff will receive conventional flu shots and all residents will receive the high dose flu vaccine. The COVID -19 booster will be for Pfizer only at this time. If and when any additional boosters are approved there will be communication sent out. If there is a concern with testing or vaccine times for staff or residents, please contact your supervisor or a leader in your area.
Fall and harvest season is perfect to reflect on our blessings and be thankful. Bartels is blessed to have so many supporters and we are thankful for our amazing staff and residents.s If anyone has questions or concerns please reach out and call 319-352-4540 or email us at bartels@bartelscommunity.org.
Paula Geise, RN, MSN, CEO
Dear residents, staff, families and supporters,
The testing this week showed no positive results and Bartels has no positive residents or staff at this time. All areas are open for visitation.
Testing of staff next week will be Monday and Thursday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and will be for UNVACCINATED staff only.
The Flu and Pfizer Covid Booster Clinics will be as follows:
October 7 – Flu shots available for staff. This will go along with compliance training during sessions at 6:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Compliance training is mandatory
Covid booster shots are available for staff this same day from 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Please bring insurance cards and Covid cards if you desire a booster. There will be no cost to the staff.
October 8 – Woodland Terrace and Evergreen Arbor residents will receive flu shots and Covid boosters if eligible in the Chapel from 9:00–11:00 a.m.
October 12 – Eichhorn Haus and Linden Place will receive flu shots and/or Covid boosters in the Eichhorn Haus dining room from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Aspen Cottage will be done immediately following in Aspen Cottage.
October 14 – Eisenach Village residents will have the opportunity to receive the flu shot and Pfizer Covid booster at the Klubhaus from 8:30–1030 a.m.
All staff will receive conventional flu shots and all residents will receive the high dose flu vaccine. The COVID -19 booster will be for Pfizer only at this time. If and when any additional boosters are approved there will be communication sent out. If there is a concern with testing or vaccine times for staff or residents, please contact your supervisor or a leader in your area.
Fall and harvest season is perfect to reflect on our blessings and be thankful. Bartels is blessed to have so many supporters and we are thankful for our amazing staff and residents.s If anyone has questions or concerns please reach out and call 319-352-4540 or email us at bartels@bartelscommunity.org.
Paula Geise, RN, MSN, CEO
UPDATE - SEPT. 24, 2021
Dear residents, staff, families and supporters,
Resident and staff testing this week for the long-term care areas of Woodland Terrace and Evergreen Arbor were all negative. All areas of the Bartels campus are open to visitation. We also offer compassionate care visits if the need should occur for special circumstances.
There was one staff member in the Independent Living/Assisted Living area who tested positive. Any residents who had a low risk exposure to this individual were tested and all tests were negative. Visitation remains open in these areas.
The regulations at this time still require testing twice a week for unvaccinated staff. Testing will occur for unvaccinated staff on Monday, Sept. 27, and Thursday, Sept. 30, from 6:00-8:00 a.m. and 3:00-4:00 p.m. and will continue every Monday and Thursday at those times unless notified otherwise. We will test any staff or resident if symptomatic.
It is still very important for all visitors to screen in on the kiosks in the various areas, so if there is an exposure we can back track and keep people informed. All visitors must continue to wear a mask.
Bartels is hosting an employee self-care event next week to stress the importance of mental health and taking care of ourselves. As we continue to be “Bartels Strong,” we also recognize the effects this ongoing pandemic is having on all of us. So remember to take time to relax, breathe, go for walk, listen to music or whatever you enjoy!
If anyone has questions or concerns please reach out and call 319-352-4540 or email us at bartels@bartelscommunity.org.
Paula Geise, RN, MSN, CEO
Dear residents, staff, families and supporters,
Resident and staff testing this week for the long-term care areas of Woodland Terrace and Evergreen Arbor were all negative. All areas of the Bartels campus are open to visitation. We also offer compassionate care visits if the need should occur for special circumstances.
There was one staff member in the Independent Living/Assisted Living area who tested positive. Any residents who had a low risk exposure to this individual were tested and all tests were negative. Visitation remains open in these areas.
The regulations at this time still require testing twice a week for unvaccinated staff. Testing will occur for unvaccinated staff on Monday, Sept. 27, and Thursday, Sept. 30, from 6:00-8:00 a.m. and 3:00-4:00 p.m. and will continue every Monday and Thursday at those times unless notified otherwise. We will test any staff or resident if symptomatic.
It is still very important for all visitors to screen in on the kiosks in the various areas, so if there is an exposure we can back track and keep people informed. All visitors must continue to wear a mask.
Bartels is hosting an employee self-care event next week to stress the importance of mental health and taking care of ourselves. As we continue to be “Bartels Strong,” we also recognize the effects this ongoing pandemic is having on all of us. So remember to take time to relax, breathe, go for walk, listen to music or whatever you enjoy!
If anyone has questions or concerns please reach out and call 319-352-4540 or email us at bartels@bartelscommunity.org.
Paula Geise, RN, MSN, CEO
UPDATE June 25, 2021
Dear residents, staff, families and supporters,
Today while doing routine resident testing, a Woodland Terrace resident had a positive test on 2nd floor. This resident has been isolated in their room and a higher sensitivity test is being done.
Due to this and because we want to be very cautious, there are several changes being made. Please read carefully as the main changes only impact 2nd floor of Woodland Terrace.
• The 2nd Floor of Woodland Terrace will have no visitors for the
next 14 days
• There will be no volunteers on 2nd floor
• There will be no cross floor activity on 2nd floor
• Compassionate Care visits will be done on a one-to-one basis
• Hospice Care will still be provided
• First floor Woodland Terrace and Evergreen Arbor continue
normal visitation with a mask
• Aspen Cottage, Linden Place and Eichhorn Haus continue
practices as normal
Anyone coming into the main Bartels campus – Woodland Terrace and Evergreen Arbor – must screen in and wear a mask. Anyone who does not want to follow this direction should refrain from visiting until the rules change. These are federal regulations which continue to be in effect for health care.
All staff will be tested Tuesday, June 29, whether they are vaccinated or not. All residents will be tested again next Friday, July 2. Any residents or staff with any symptoms will be tested as they are reported. There will be follow-up testing done over the next 14 days and the results will be communicated.
Any questions can be directed to 319-352-4540 or bartels@bartelscommunity.org.
I hope you understand how important it is for everyone to get vaccinated and to not visit if you are sick. Like previously stated, we are being extremely careful, but I would rather error on the side of caution. Any changes will be communicated as soon as possible.
Paula Geise, RN, MSN, CEO
UPDATE June 25, 2021
Dear residents, staff, families and supporters,
Today while doing routine resident testing, a Woodland Terrace resident had a positive test on 2nd floor. This resident has been isolated in their room and a higher sensitivity test is being done.
Due to this and because we want to be very cautious, there are several changes being made. Please read carefully as the main changes only impact 2nd floor of Woodland Terrace.
• The 2nd Floor of Woodland Terrace will have no visitors for the
next 14 days
• There will be no volunteers on 2nd floor
• There will be no cross floor activity on 2nd floor
• Compassionate Care visits will be done on a one-to-one basis
• Hospice Care will still be provided
• First floor Woodland Terrace and Evergreen Arbor continue
normal visitation with a mask
• Aspen Cottage, Linden Place and Eichhorn Haus continue
practices as normal
Anyone coming into the main Bartels campus – Woodland Terrace and Evergreen Arbor – must screen in and wear a mask. Anyone who does not want to follow this direction should refrain from visiting until the rules change. These are federal regulations which continue to be in effect for health care.
All staff will be tested Tuesday, June 29, whether they are vaccinated or not. All residents will be tested again next Friday, July 2. Any residents or staff with any symptoms will be tested as they are reported. There will be follow-up testing done over the next 14 days and the results will be communicated.
Any questions can be directed to 319-352-4540 or bartels@bartelscommunity.org.
I hope you understand how important it is for everyone to get vaccinated and to not visit if you are sick. Like previously stated, we are being extremely careful, but I would rather error on the side of caution. Any changes will be communicated as soon as possible.
Paula Geise, RN, MSN, CEO
**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/