September 11, 2020

Good Afternoon,

We have had a week full of testing here at Little Sisters. As stated last week, we are now required to test staff more often due to an employee testing positive on August 31. Testing is being completed for staff on a weekly basis. Also, all Residents on the nursing units have been tested and we are awaiting their results. Independent Residents in the apartments will be tested on Wednesday, September 16 along with our staff. We remain hopeful that all results come back negative for COVID-19.

On Thursday, September 10, we participated in a conference call with a representative from the infectious disease department at the Ohio Department of Health as well as 2 representatives from the Cincinnati Health Department. We volunteered for this infection control assessment/survey so that we could ensure we are doing everything possible to keep the virus out of our Home. They asked us questions about our current infection control practices and how we are handling different aspects of dealing with the virus. We remain encouraged as these experts praised many of the policies we have in place give or take a few suggestions.

Thankfully, Hamilton County remains at a Level 2, and we plan to continue our outside visitation on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 -11 a.m. and 4 – 6 p.m. Please contact Sarah Steffen for future reservations as she is handling all scheduling. Her contact information:

Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
prcincinnati@littlesistersofthepoor.org (preferred)
(513) 281-8001 ext. 117

We will continue to have 3 stations set up on the sidewalk out in front of the Home. Pull up to the numbered station you will be assigned, and remain in your car for the visit. Each visit will last 20 minutes.

As always, please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. We are continuing to be vigilant and are doing everything to keep our Residents safe. Thank you for your patience and support during this time. Please share this information with any friends or families that may be interested.

Sincerely,
Mother Marie Edward
(513) 281-8001

Jenny Nijak, Administrator
(937) 901-0904

Previous Updates:
September 4, 2020
August 28, 2020
July 31, 2020
July 24, 2020
July 17, 2020
July 12, 2020
July 3, 2020
June 26, 2020
June 19, 2020
June 12, 2020
June 5, 2020
May 29, 2020
May 22, 2020
May 15, 2020
May 1, 2020
April 26, 2020
April 21, 2020
April 14, 2020
April 10, 2020

Additional resources and notes:

How can you help us?

  • We are accepting donations that are packaged. Check our wish list here.
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