The Heritage Herald November 2020 Volume 5: Issue 6538 Number 133

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November 26, 2020

November 1st Congratulations - 30 weeks!!!

Heritage Hills staff have hit the 30-week mark. Thirty weeks of COVID testing to ensure that our residents remain safe. Although it is an “uncomfortable” procedure, each and every week, each member of the staff takes a few minutes out of their busy day to get tested. We have all come to realize the importance of this serial testing as well as taking precautions when we are home. The facility has recently acquired the BD Veritor System, which is a rapid test for COVID. The test can be done on any resident or staff member that presents with COVID symptoms. This test provides results in 15 minutes, enabling us to take prompt action to prevent spread if a test is positive. Heritage Hills has been very pro-active in our attempts to combat the virus. We have educated our staff and maintain a sufficient supply of PPE. High-contact surfaces are cleaned every 4 hours, and the housekeeping has “stepped-up” their regular cleaning routines. Heritage Hills remains ahead of the curve. We recently had an unannounced survey by the Department of Health focusing on Infection Control. We were not cited any deficiencies, and in fact complimented on our "attention to detail” along with our policies/procedures that we follow closely. This is an achievement that most facilities do not accomplish.

Be safe. Stay well. Wear your masks. Use hand sanitizer. Social Distance.

Barbara Langshaw-Bettez RN BSN Infection Control Nurse/Staff Educator

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Thanksgiving is Irene’s favor ite holiday. “Since I have 4 children, my family always gathered at my house and I did all the cook-ing. As years passed and in-laws were added to our group, we’d have a smorgasbords of food. Everyone would make something. Over the past few years, my daughter-in-laws did all the cooking and brought it to my house for all to enjoy.” As for Philomena, born and raised in Ireland, she didn’t celebrate Thanksgiving till he met her husband Bob when she was 20 years old while living in East Providence. “Thanksgiving was Bob’s favorite holiday. He would take me to my mother-in-law’s house where a gluttonous meat was served. Turkey was the main dish. Once married, we purchased a fresh turkey from the local farm annually.” Thanksgiving is extra special for Coco. “I was born on Thanksgiving and had a late Thanksgiving get together with my family. A year later, my mother baked me a little chicken in celebration of my birthday. We all had a good time singing. This year I will be 91!!!” Anna C. enjoyed a big plate of turkey with many sides. " I would bake my favorite pie, apple of course! We ate too much and took naps after such a huge meal. The leftovers tasted even better!” Leonora fondly remembers having a turkey dinner with her 6 great grand-children. “We played cards after dinner. After dinner we would have coffee and desserts.” The happiest Thanksgiving for Mary De. was when her whole family and relatives gathered together. “After dinner , we would all sit and talk for 3 hours. That was the day I always cherished!” Robert M. would go up to Attitash Mountain and watch the kids come down the Alpine slides and celebrate Thanksgiving weekend. “At some point, we drive up to North Conway where my wife and daughter enjoy the outlets.” Danny H.’s family would go up to their vacation house in New Hampshire. We participated in the local fishing contest on Lake Winnipesaukee. The winner would get $10,000-$15,000 prize according to the number of participants!” Joe J. remembers going to a cabin in New Hampshire owned by his fr iend. “The cabin was out in the wilderness where moose came up to the door. We would go biking and celebrate Thanksgiving together.”

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Lori Levine Social Services

So, for this month's newsletter, I elected to go with the three S's... "short, sincere and sweet". I just want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU for your continued support and patience. Since this COVID pandemic began, life as we knew it has changed. These changes in which we have acclimated to have not been easy for any of us to endure. The added stresses associated with COVID have caused us to experience feelings of fear, despair and worry. As I continue to make update calls, please know that I remain available to you. These times truly have tested our strength however, also caused us to feel sadness, frustration and despair. While most understand the need for the COVID restrictions and guidelines being enforced by the CDC, DOH and Governor, most do not like the "new normalcy" they have brought to our daily lives. While we do not know what the future will bring, my hope and prayer is that we will regain the sense of normalcy we once knew and soon our lives go back to being able to hug and touch our loved ones. Please know, as we continue to get through these trying times, I remain available and just a phone call away. I will listen and continue to try my best to be of comfort and help to you. As our DNS Brenda always says, "together we got this".

Roberta

Brenda Blair R.N. DON

Hi Everyone!

As everyone knows, it is the flu season. Flu shots have been administered to the residents, and we had a flu shot clinic for our staff. We continue with COVID testing weekly for all of our staff. At this time, I am very thankful to say that all of our staff remains negative.

I would like to welcome our new staff, Rose Louis Noel, RN, Allison Lee, LPN. Agnes Collins, CNA, Elizabeth Stewart, CNA, and Maggie Bazelais, CNA, Welcome to the Heritage Hills team!!

I have gotten some questions regarding holiday visitation. We will continue to keep all of the families informed as we receive updates from the Governor and Department of Health.

I hope everyone has a safe, healthy, and

happy Thanksgiving

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Monday

November 23rd

@ 2:00pm

Monday

November 30th

@ 2:00pm

Enjoy and Engage with your loved ones!!!!

Call Lina to schedule:) Note: Once visitation resumes

FaceTime/Skype schedule will be cancelled. If visitation is

cancelled , FaceTime/Skype will resume. Thank You!

John ...3 Louise...4 James ...7 Clyde ...11 Leonora … 12 Olga. ...16 Ana...18 Mary De. ...22 Mary Do. ...27

RESIDENT’S

Right to remain in the nursing facility unless a transfer or discharge: a) is necessary to meet the residents welfare; b) Is appropriate because the resident’s

health has improved and she/he no longer requires nursing home care;

c) Is needed to protect the health and safety of other residents or staff;

d) Is required because the resident has failed, after reasonable notice, to pay the facility charge for an item or service provided at the resident’s request

Rights During Transfers and Discharges

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Raffle tickets will be available November 20, 2020

Drawing: December 18, 2020 Donation: $1.00/ticket

All proceeds will benefit the

Resident’s Activity Fund

Gladly accepting donations of family-friendly DVDs (musicals) for our Movie Nights and Matinees as well as gently used Large Print books, new word puzzles and magazines for our Book Mobile.

Thanks to all who religiously keep our supplies filled.

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. . . C L A S S I F I E D S & P E R S O N A L S . . .

Ann Anita Bill Irene Danny Elsie Eugenie France M. Frances R. Gloria Coco Philomena Joe Pie Mary D. Nellie Dorothy Des. Rose Terry Bob Anna C.

TO THE NEWS STAFF Rosary beads Holy Rosary CD

You may drop off by the front door.

Thanks!!!!

MAIL DELIVERY For privacy and convenience, each resident has been provided with a mail box in their rooms.

Thank You

IN HOUSE BEAUTY SALON

HAIRDRESSER: MELYNDA GALLANT

HOURS: MONDAYS - 9:00-4:00

PRICE LIST

SHAMPOO & SET $11.00 SHAMPOO CUT & SET $17.00 SHAMPOO & CUT $10.00 PERM $38.00 COLOR & SET $25.00 COLOR CUT & SET $30.00 MEN’S CUT $10.00

Please make appointments by Friday Call Lina to set up an appointment

PRE-PAY SERVICE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

Payment must be MELYNDA GALLANT

received by Friday

ATTENTION: PLEASE CALL LINA/ HERITAGE HILLS FOR AN UPDATE ABOUT THE HAIRDRESSER’S SCHEDULE.

Bible Study Group will resume as soon as COVID-19 visitation restrictions are lifted. We thank our volunteers for reaching out by email when they can.

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Your donations of magazines, puzzle books and coloring books

are greatly appreciated!!!!

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E M P L O Y E E N E W S

Check out the goodies in the

Main Area!!!

For All Staff to enjoy

Missy ...2...ADON

Wanda ...2… Nursing

Diane ...4… Activities

Sophie...5… Nursing

Elizabeth...6… Nursing

Justina ...6… Nursing

Erin ...10… Nursing

Jenny ...11… Admission Officer

Annie...15… Dietary

Doralyn ...29… Nursing

Gary ...29… Dietary/Mainenance

Maggy (CNA) Agnes (CNA)

Elizabeth (CNA) Ciera (Housekeeping)

Stephanie (Rehab) Priscilla (Housekeeping)

Christmas Tree Decorating Contest

For all staff Only Form your Team & Choose your theme

Christmas Tree and decorations will be provided

Christmas Tree will be on display at the following locations:

Main Area South Wing Dayroom West Wing Dayroom

Participants will receive catered meal from Pauley Penta's Italian Deli

Judging starts December 16, 2020

80 Douglas Pike Smithfield, RI 02917

401-231-2700

“THANKSGIVING” WORD SEARCH

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R B I G N I F F U T S A U F P

APPLE BREAD CRANBERRY SAUCE DESSERT EAT FEAST GOBBLE HARVEST INDIAN CORN LEFTOVERS MAYFLOWER NATIVE AMERICAN OVEN PLYMOUTH ROAST STUFFING TURKEY VEGETABLES WISHBONE YAM