It’s been almost three months since families have been able to visit ASC residents in person due to COVID-19 visitor restrictions. On June 3rd, the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) released new guidance for outdoor family visitation.
We understand residents and families are anxious to connect and so ASC is working hard to develop policies and protocols based on the new guidance to keep our residents and employees safe while reintroducing visitation with family.
Only ASC communities that meet specific criteria can allow visitations to occur.
Visitors of approved communities will be screened, asked to sign-in, wear a face mask and adhere to proper social distancing along with other criteria during the visitation. Residents must also wear a mask during the visit and meet additional criteria as well.
ASC families are encouraged to review the criteria provided by ISDH which can be found here (http://ow.ly/YDsF50A0f8X) and will be notified when their loved ones’ community qualifies for these outdoor visitations.
While there are quite a few protective criteria involved, this new guidance brings hope and we look forward to planning these long-awaited reunions.
The residents and families we serve are very important to us and we will continue to move forward with compassion, and an over-abundance of caution and quality care.
National Physician Assistant Week is a time set aside to recognize the hard work and devotion to this important profession. Now more than ever, we would like to give a special thanks to all of our Physician Assistants that dedicate their time and expertise to our residents.
Enhancing the culture one bite at a time, American Senior Communities takes pride in creating a pleasurable dining experience. As we celebrate Healthcare Food Service Workers Week, we honor healthcare food and nutrition professionals. We are so proud of the improvements we have made to enhance the dining experience for our customers and excited about our plans for continued progress. We recognize and celebrate all of our team members who dedicate their time to the food and nutrition at American Senior Communities.
Happy National Physical Therapy Month! We take this time to recognize and thank all of the Physical Therapists at American Senior Communities as they play an essential role in helping people continue their mobility and independence. Thank you for your dedication and commitment.
American Senior Communities has won a national Customer Approved Award from the healthcare-intelligence firm, NRC Health. ASC has earned the 2020 Customer Approved Award which recognizes senior-care providers across the country for creating an outstanding care experience for their customers. Learn More: http://ow.ly/u93R50Bl7VZ
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Tune in to Great Day TV with Patty Spitler this weekend! This week Patty meets an ASC Quest for Excellence winner and COO David Stordy is back to share more information about how they are recognizing and acknowledging ASC healthcare heroes serving seniors. Make it a great day!
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Director of Memory Care Support Services, Melanie Perry, praised ASC's Memory Care #HealthcareHeroes on Great Day TV with Patty Spitler.
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Don’t Miss our next Pay It Forward on FOX59, tomorrow at 9:58 AM as Heather McWilliams speaks with Nick Hunter, ASC’s Director of Marketing and Admissions at Beech Grove Meadows about sharing his family’s art collection with the community as another way that ASC team members are Paying it Forward!
Don’t’ miss Inside Track on WTHR Channel 13 tomorrow at noon as Laura Steele talks with ASC’s Troy Reiff about our Integrated Care Network and how we make sure our residents receive proper care as they transition home.
Great Day TV host, Patty Spitler, and ASC COO, David Stordy, discuss the significance of ASC’s most coveted employee award, the Quest for Excellence, which recognizes ASC’s most outstanding team members from our communities each year.
In the month of November, we celebrate National Family Caregivers Month. This dedicated time allows us to recognize and honor family caregivers. If you or someone you know is a caregiver, you know the holidays can bring a higher level of stress than normal. This year it is even more important to understand how to balance and manage that stress. Check out our blog for tips and tricks to help manage that stress throughout the holiday season. http://ow.ly/zFIV50CmPZR
Proud to have served families for over 20 years! Happy Anniversary!
The holidays are just around the corner and this is a perfect time to earn a little extra money. American Senior Communities is currently hiring Temporary Hospitality Aides. This is a fantastic opportunity for students home from school or anyone looking for an extra paycheck. If you have a passion for making a difference and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, apply today! http://ow.ly/3fR550ClNWb
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Even if you have had COVID-19, it is safe to get the vaccine and this can add additional protection without causing any harm.
If you have had a test that shows you have COVID-19 antibodies, you should still get the vaccine. It is safe and can increase your protection from future COVID-19 infections.
But we are still awaiting guidance as to when you should get them. The first vaccines will most likely be prioritized to those who have not had COVID-19 yet and have no immunity. After we finish vaccinating those residents, you will mostly likely come next.
At American Senior Communities, we were very happy to learn of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of a COVID-19 vaccine and are making plans to offer the vaccine to all residents and staff as soon as possible. We understand there are questions about the vaccine and invite you to learn more by visiting http://ow.ly/3p6250CM8ch. We hope you will join us in this fight against COVID-19. #GimmieaV
At American Senior Communities, our values are Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence.Harrison Terrace would like to recognize Katrina Bowen as the January Quest Winner. Katrina exemplifies our values on a daily basis and continues to provide excellent care to our residents. Congratulations, Katrina! Thank you for your continued dedication to our team!
Yes. Even though you have received your vaccine, most of the people around you have not. We know the vaccine prevents disease in the vaccinated person, but it still may be possible to transmit the disease to others.
Wearing a mask, social distancing, and practicing hand hygiene protects those who have not been vaccinated, especially our residents in long-term care.
At American Senior Communities, we were very happy to learn of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of a COVID-19 vaccine and are making plans to offer the vaccine to all residents and staff as soon as possible. We understand there are questions about the vaccine and invite you to learn more by visiting http://ow.ly/3p6250CM8ch. We hope you will join us in this fight against COVID-19. #GimmieaV
