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E-News Update

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July 9, 2020

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Action Alert: Ask Congress to Support Nursing Home Residents & Staff During COVID-19 Pandemic

Mass Senior Care urges members to please contact your Member of Congress to support nursing facilities, their residents, and caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please ask your Member of Congress to urge Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar to provide a special payment to nursing facilities that have and continue to care for COVID-19 patients, many of whom are now recovered.

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Updated EOHHS Guidance Released on Outdoor Visitation, Outdoor Congregate Activities and Communal Dining

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The Department of Public Health last week released a memo providing clarifications to long term care visitor policies and establishing guidance on communal dining and outdoor group activities with appropriate precautions (masks, social distancing, etc).

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Gillette Makes Generous Donation of Disposable Razors Designed for Use by Caregivers

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous companies and individuals have made generous donations of PPE, computer tablets, technology services and monetary contributions to help support the staff and residents of nursing facilities.

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Mass Senior Care Welcomes New Facility Member

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Mass Senior Care is pleased to welcome new members to our Association, including Savoy Nursing and Rehab Center in New Bedford, a 39-bed skilled nursing facility owed by Didie Watsop.

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In This Issue

  • Action Alert: Ask Congress to Support Nursing Home Residents & Staff During COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Updated EOHHS Guidance Released on Outdoor Visitation, Outdoor Congregate Activities and Communal Dining
  • Gillette Makes Generous Donation of Disposable Razors Designed for Use by Caregivers
  • Mass Senior Care Welcomes New Facility Member

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