Dear Friends, Family, and Community Partners,
During a press conference last week, Governor Abbott announced enhancements to the existing visitation policy for long-term care facilities. It’s assumed that these enhancements will take place on September 24th, pending any additional directives that we receive from the governor’s office or HHSC.
You can find Governor Abbott’s announcement here: http://bit.ly/3kPzK9B.
We are working on our own systems and processes to comply with Governor Abbott’s announcements, and we hope to have more information for you soon. Please do not come on September 24th without prior approval as scheduling, screening, and verification of COVID-19 testing is necessary prior to being allowed into the facility.
Needless to say, we are so excited that our residents may soon be able to hug their family members again. We know that being able to see family is some of the best medicine for our residents, and we want that to happen as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience and for helping to keep our residents safe.
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Governor Abbott Expands Capacity For Certain Services In Texas, Announces Guidance For Nursing Home, Long-Term Care Visitations
National Healthcare Environmental Services & Housekeeping Week, Sept. 13-19
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National Healthcare Environmental Services & Housekeeping Week, Sept. 13-19 - Arden Wood
Grandparents Day – September 13
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Grandparents Day – September 13 - Arden Wood
Healthy Habits to Stop the Spread of Disease
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Healthy Habits to Stop the Spread of Disease - Arden Wood
September is Healthy Aging Month
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September is Healthy Aging Month - Arden Wood
Dear Friends, Family, and Community Partners,
As you know, tropical storms Marco and Laura will soon make landfall on our Gulf Coast. While Marco has weakened from a category 1 hurricane into a tropical storm and will strike well east of the Houston metroplex, there is a chance that Laura could gain strength and become a hurricane by early Thursday. Tropical storms can be unpredictable and chaotic, and as with any weather event or crisis, we will prepare for the worst and hope for the best.
Tropical storms and hurricanes on the gulf coast are not a surprise, nor are they unprecedented. As such, we have prepared extensive and exhaustive emergency plans that have been in place since before we took over ownership of this facility.
We want you to rest assured that we will maintain a continuity of excellent care for our residents, and we will take steps to keep our staff and building safe – not just this week but for the remainder of the storm season.
We have generators in place to provide backup power, and we have taken steps to prepare the building for high winds and/or a storm surge. We have ample medical supplies including oxygen, and reserves of emergency food and water. We have designated ‘cold zones’ set up to ensure the safety and care of our residents should our primary power and air conditioning units fail. We are also working with our partners, vendors, and ancillary service providers to ensure continuation of services.
We’ve done this before, and we’re confident in our ability to be as prepared as possible. We are also following the lead of the National Weather Service, as well as other state and local authorities. We all pray for the safety of those impacted by the storms, and we will continue to keep you updated throughout the week.
If you have specific questions about a loved one, please call us at (713) 468-7833, or email info@arden-wood.com.
Healthcare Food Service Week: October 4-10
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Healthcare Food Service Week: October 4-10 | Arden Place
New Administrator-In-Training (AIT): Laura Winegeart
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New Administrator-In-Training (AIT): Laura Winegeart - Arden Wood
Arden Wood provided lunch for Case Management on Friday. We continue to honor our hospital heroes!
Here’s a picture from a recent window visit. We continue to have families visit with their loved ones while keeping them safe.
Don't miss our Trunk or Treat - this Thursday from 4-6!
Arden Wood honors Breast Cancer Awareness month!
Featured Resident
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Featured Resident - Arden Wood
Fall Flowers and Pumpkin Patches at Arden Wood
Pumpkin decorating at Arden Wood!
Happy Thanksgiving from Arden Wood!
Our residents and staff took time to talk about what they're thankful for. What are YOU thankful for this year?
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What are you thankful for?
Diabetes Awareness: What is Diabetes?
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Diabetes Awareness: What is Diabetes? - Arden Wood
Happy Thanksgiving Week!
Arden Wood donated food to the Star of Hope Women’s shelter!
Low, Moderate, and High-Risk Thanksgiving Activities
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Low, Moderate, and High-Risk Thanksgiving Activities - Arden Wood
February Updates
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February Updates - Arden Wood
We said goodbye today to one of our MDS nurses, Ashley Gehrels. She has taken a new position to further her career. We will miss her dearly, but we are excited for her new adventure.
Letter from the Administrator
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Letter from the Administrator - Arden Wood
Donate Blood and Blood Plasma Safely to Help Save Lives
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Donate Blood and Blood Plasma Safely to Help Save Lives - Arden Wood
This January, the American Red Cross celebrates National Blood Donor Month and recognizes the life-saving contributions from blood, platelet, and plasma donors. As we begin the New Year, the Red Cross and CDC are encouraging individuals to donate blood and plasma if they are well and able to do so,...
Donate Blood and Blood Plasma Safely to Help Save Lives - Arden Wood
This January, the American Red Cross celebrates National Blood Donor Month and recognizes the life-saving contributions from blood, platelet, and plasma donors. As we begin the New Year, the Red Cross and CDC are encouraging individuals to donate blood and plasma if they are well and able to do so,...
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Thank-you letter from the Houston Police Department for Arden Wood
