Coronavirus Updates

Coronavirus-N19 #126

05/13/2022

May 13, 2022

Visitation is open with a COVID negative test to enter the facility, which is required by the Dept. of Health for all visitors.

• Visitor Testing:
• All nursing homes must verify that visitors have received a negative SARS-CoV-2 test result one day prior to visitation for antigen tests and two days prior to visitation for NAAT (e.g., PCR) tests.
• Chapin Home is unable to conduct onsite testing of Visitors at this time.
• Chapin Home will be providing self-administered test kits to visitors who are unable to test outside the facility or meet the required time frame.
• Chapin Home continues to adhere to CMS and the Dept. of Health regulations and guidance regarding COVID-19 and is strictly adhering to Core Principles of Infection Prevention.

As per CMS LTC Facility Testing Requirements, staff that is not up to date with all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible, will be required to test based on the community level transmission for Queens.   Currently Queens County is high so testing is required twice (2) a week.

We thank you for your cooperation and continued diligence in keeping our residents and staff safe.

Chapin Home requests that this information is shared with all family members.

*** Mezzanine Visitation – Scheduling of visits is required.

Coronavirus-N19 #125

05/06/2022

May 06, 2022

Visitation is open with a COVID negative test to enter the facility, which is required by the Dept. of Health for all visitors.

• Visitor Testing:
• All nursing homes must verify that visitors have received a negative SARS-CoV-2 test result one day prior to visitation for antigen tests and two days prior to visitation for NAAT (e.g., PCR) tests.
• Chapin Home is unable to conduct onsite testing of Visitors at this time.
• Chapin Home will be providing self-administered test kits to visitors who are unable to test outside the facility or meet the required time frame.
• Chapin Home continues to adhere to CMS and the Dept. of Health regulations and guidance regarding COVID-19 and is strictly adhering to Core Principles of Infection Prevention.

As per CMS LTC Facility Testing Requirements, staff that is not up to date with all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible, will be required to test based on the community level transmission for Queens.   Currently Queens County is Red so testing is required twice (2) a week.

We thank you for your cooperation and continued diligence in keeping our residents and staff safe.

Chapin Home requests that this information is shared with all family members.

*** Mezzanine Visitation – Scheduling of visits is required.

Coronavirus-N19 #124

04/29/2022

April 29, 2022

Visitation is open with a COVID negative test to enter the facility, which is required by the Dept. of Health for all visitors.

• Visitor Testing:
• All nursing homes must verify that visitors have received a negative SARS-CoV-2 test result one day prior to visitation for antigen tests and two days prior to visitation for NAAT (e.g., PCR) tests.
• Chapin Home is unable to conduct onsite testing of Visitors at this time.
• Chapin Home will be providing self-administered test kits to visitors who are unable to test outside the facility or meet the required time frame.
• Chapin Home continues to adhere to CMS and the Dept. of Health regulations and guidance regarding COVID-19 and is strictly adhering to Core Principles of Infection Prevention.

As per CMS LTC Facility Testing Requirements, staff that is not up to date with all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible, will be required to test based on the community level transmission for Queens.   Currently Queens County is Red so testing is required twice (2) a week.

We thank you for your cooperation and continued diligence in keeping our residents and staff safe.

Chapin Home requests that this information is shared with all family members.

*** Mezzanine Visitation – Scheduling of visits is required.

Coronavirus-N19 #123

04/22/2022

April 22, 2022

Visitation is open with a COVID negative test to enter the facility, which is required by the Dept. of Health for all visitors.

• Visitor Testing:
• All nursing homes must verify that visitors have received a negative SARS-CoV-2 test result one day prior to visitation for antigen tests and two days prior to visitation for NAAT (e.g., PCR) tests.
• Chapin Home is unable to conduct onsite testing of Visitors at this time.
• Chapin Home will be providing self-administered test kits to visitors who are unable to test outside the facility or meet the required time frame.
• Chapin Home continues to adhere to CMS and the Dept. of Health regulations and guidance regarding COVID-19 and is strictly adhering to Core Principles of Infection Prevention.

As per CMS LTC Facility Testing Requirements, staff that is not up to date with all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible, will be required to test based on the community level transmission for Queens.   Currently Queens County is Red so testing is required twice (2) a week.

We thank you for your cooperation and continued diligence in keeping our residents and staff safe.

Chapin Home requests that this information is shared with all family members.

*** Mezzanine Visitation – Scheduling of visits is required.

Coronavirus-N19 #122

04/15/2022

April 15, 2022

Visitation is open with a COVID negative test to enter the facility, which is required by the Dept. of Health for all visitors.

• Visitor Testing:
• All nursing homes must verify that visitors have received a negative SARS-CoV-2 test result one day prior to visitation for antigen tests and two days prior to visitation for NAAT (e.g., PCR) tests.
• Chapin Home is unable to conduct onsite testing of Visitors at this time.
• Chapin Home will be providing self-administered test kits to visitors who are unable to test outside the facility or meet the required time frame.
• Chapin Home continues to adhere to CMS and the Dept. of Health regulations and guidance regarding COVID-19 and is strictly adhering to Core Principles of Infection Prevention.

As per CMS LTC Facility Testing Requirements, staff that is not up to date with all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible, will be required to test based on the community level transmission for Queens.   Currently Queens County is Red so testing is required twice (2) a week.

We thank you for your cooperation and continued diligence in keeping our residents and staff safe.

Chapin Home requests that this information is shared with all family members.

*** Mezzanine Visitation – Scheduling of visits is required.

Coronavirus-N19 #121

04/08/2022

April 8, 2022

Visitation is open with a COVID negative test to enter the facility, which is required by the Dept. of Health for all visitors.

• Visitor Testing:
• All nursing homes must verify that visitors have received a negative SARS-CoV-2 test result one day prior to visitation for antigen tests and two days prior to visitation for NAAT (e.g., PCR) tests.
• Chapin Home is unable to conduct onsite testing of Visitors at this time.
• Chapin Home will be providing self-administered test kits to visitors who are unable to test outside the facility or meet the required time frame.
• Chapin Home continues to adhere to CMS and the Dept. of Health regulations and guidance regarding COVID-19 and is strictly adhering to Core Principles of Infection Prevention.

As per CMS LTC Facility Testing Requirements, staff that is not up to date with all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible, will be required to test based on the community level transmission for Queens.   Currently Queens County is Red so testing is required twice (2) a week.

We thank you for your cooperation and continued diligence in keeping our residents and staff safe.

Chapin Home requests that this information is shared with all family members.

*** Mezzanine Visitation – Scheduling of visits is required.

Coronavirus-N19 #120

04/01/2022

April 1, 2022

Visitation is open with a COVID negative test to enter the facility, which is required by the Dept. of Health for all visitors.

• Visitor Testing:
• All nursing homes must verify that visitors have received a negative SARS-CoV-2 test result one day prior to visitation for antigen tests and two days prior to visitation for NAAT (e.g., PCR) tests.
• Chapin Home is unable to conduct onsite testing of Visitors at this time.
• Chapin Home will be providing self-administered test kits to visitors who are unable to test outside the facility or meet the required time frame.
• Chapin Home continues to adhere to CMS and the Dept. of Health regulations and guidance regarding COVID-19 and is strictly adhering to Core Principles of Infection Prevention.

As per CMS LTC Facility Testing Requirements, staff that is not up to date with all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible, will be reqiured to test based on the community level transmission for Queens.   Currently Queens County is Blue (low)  so no testing is required at this time.

We thank you for your cooperation and continued diligence in keeping our residents and staff safe.

Chapin Home requests that this information is shared with all family members.

*** Mezzanine Visitation – Scheduling of visits is required.

Video Chats are available on a limited basis, these must be scheduled and confirmed.  Please email scheduleyourvisit@chapinhome.org  to request a video chat.

Coronavirus-N19 #119

03/25/2022

March 25, 2022

Visitation is open with a COVID negative test to enter the facility, which is required by the Dept. of Health for all visitors.

• Visitor Testing:
• All nursing homes must verify that visitors have received a negative SARS-CoV-2 test result one day prior to visitation for antigen tests and two days prior to visitation for NAAT (e.g., PCR) tests.
• Chapin Home is unable to conduct onsite testing of Visitors at this time.
• Chapin Home will be providing self-administered test kits to visitors who are unable to test outside the facility or meet the required time frame.
• Chapin Home continues to adhere to CMS and the Dept. of Health regulations and guidance regarding COVID-19 and is strictly adhering to Core Principles of Infection Prevention.

As per CMS LTC Facility Testing Requirements, staff that is not up to date with all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible, will be reqiured to test based on the community level transmission for Queens.  Currently we are yellow (moderate) so testing is required only once a week.

We thank you for your cooperation and continued diligence in keeping our residents and staff safe.

Chapin Home requests that this information is shared with all family members.

*** Mezzanine Visitation – Scheduling of visits is required.

Video Chats are avaialbe on a limited basis, these must be scheduled and confirmed.  Please email scheduleyourvisit@chapinhome.org  to request a video chat.

Coronavirus-N19 #118

03/18/2022

March 18, 2022

Visitation is open with a COVID negative test to enter the facility, which is required by the Dept. of Health for all visitors.

• Visitor Testing:
• All nursing homes must verify that visitors have received a negative SARS-CoV-2 test result one day prior to visitation for antigen tests and two days prior to visitation for NAAT (e.g., PCR) tests.
• Chapin Home is unable to conduct onsite testing of Visitors at this time.
• Chapin Home will be providing self-administered test kits to visitors who are unable to test outside the facility or meet the required time frame.
• Chapin Home continues to adhere to CMS and the Dept. of Health regulations and guidance regarding COVID-19 and is strictly adhering to Core Principles of Infection Prevention.

As per CMS LTC Facility Testing Requirements, staff that is not up to date with all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible, will be reqiured to test based on the community level transmission for Queens.  Currently we are yellow (moderate) so testing is required only once a week.

We thank you for your cooperation and continued diligence in keeping our residents and staff safe.

Chapin Home requests that this information is shared with all family members.

*** Mezzanine Visitation – Scheduling of visits is required.

An alternate option to visiting in-person is our Video Chats, these must be scheduled and confirmed.  Please email scheduleyourvisit@chapinhome.org  to request a video chat.

Coronavirus-N19 #117

03/11/2022

March 11, 2022

Visitation is open with a COVID negative test to enter the facility, which is required by the Dept. of Health for all visitors.

• Visitor Testing:
• All nursing homes must verify that visitors have received a negative SARS-CoV-2 test result one day prior to visitation for antigen tests and two days prior to visitation for NAAT (e.g., PCR) tests.
• Chapin Home is unable to conduct onsite testing of Visitors at this time.
• Chapin Home will be providing self-administered test kits to visitors who are unable to test outside the facility or meet the required time frame.
• Chapin Home continues to adhere to CMS and the Dept. of Health regulations and guidance regarding COVID-19 and is strictly adhering to Core Principles of Infection Prevention.

We thank you for your cooperation and continued diligence in keeping our residents and staff safe.

Chapin Home requests that this information is shared with all family members.

*** Mezzanine Visitation – Scheduling of visits is required.

An alternate option to visiting in-person is our Video Chats, these must be scheduled and confirmed.  Please email scheduleyourvisit@chapinhome.org  to request a video chat.

Coronavirus-N19 #116

03/04/2022

March 4, 2022

Visitation is open with a COVID negative test to enter the facility, which is required by the Dept. of Health for all visitors.

• Visitor Testing:
• All nursing homes must verify that visitors have received a negative SARS-CoV-2 test result one day prior to visitation for antigen tests and two days prior to visitation for NAAT (e.g., PCR) tests.
• Chapin Home is unable to conduct onsite testing of Visitors at this time.
• Chapin Home will be providing self-administered test kits to visitors who are unable to test outside the facility or meet the required time frame.
• Chapin Home continues to adhere to CMS and the Dept. of Health regulations and guidance regarding COVID-19 and is strictly adhering to Core Principles of Infection Prevention.

We thank you for your cooperation and continued diligence in keeping our residents and staff safe.

Chapin Home requests that this information is shared with all family members.

*** Mezzanine Visitation – Scheduling of visits is required.

An alternate option to visiting in-person is our Video Chats, these must be scheduled and confirmed.  Please email scheduleyourvisit@chapinhome.org  to request a video chat.

Coronavirus-N19 #115

02/25/2022

February 25, 2022

In keeping with the regulations pertaining to visitation, all Visitors are to submit the results of a COVID negative test to enter the facility.

• Visitor Testing:
• All nursing homes must verify that visitors have received a negative SARS-CoV-2 test result one day prior to visitation for antigen tests and two days prior to visitation for NAAT (e.g., PCR) tests.
• Chapin Home is unable to conduct onsite testing of Visitors at this time.
• Chapin Home will be providing self-administered test kits to visitors who are unable to test outside the facility or meet the required time frame.
• Chapin Home continues to adhere to CMS and the Dept. of Health regulations and guidance regarding COVID-19 and is strictly adhering to Core Principles of Infection Prevention.

Your patience and cooperation are appreciated as Chapin Staff continue to keep your loved ones safe.  Chapin Home requests that this information is shared with all family members.

*** Mezzanine Visitation – Scheduling of visits is required.

An alternate option to visiting in-person is our Video Chats, these must be scheduled and confirmed.  Please email scheduleyourvisit@chapinhome.org  to request a video chat.

Coronavirus-N19 #114

02/18/2022

February 18, 2022

In keeping with the regulations pertaining to visitation, The Department of Health as per the Governor is requiring all Visitors to submit the results of COVID negative test to enter the facility.

• Visitor Testing:
• All nursing homes must verify that visitors have received a negative SARS-CoV-2 test result one day prior to visitation for antigen tests and two days prior to visitation for NAAT (e.g., PCR) tests.
• Chapin Home is unable to conduct onsite testing of Visitors at this time.
• Chapin Home will be providing self-administered test kits to visitors who are unable to test outside the facility or meet the required time frame.
• Chapin Home continues to adhere to CMS and the Dept. of Health regulations and guidance regarding COVID-19 and is strictly adhering to Core Principles of Infection Prevention.

Your patience and cooperation are appreciated as Chapin Staff continue to keep your loved ones safe.  Chapin Home requests that this information is shared with all family members.

*** Mezzanine Visitation – Scheduling of visits is required.

An alternate option to visiting in-person is our Video Chats, these must be scheduled and confirmed.  Please email scheduleyourvisit@chapinhome.org  to request a video chat.

Coronavirus-N19 #113

02/11/2022 – Effective 3:00PM

February 11, 2022, Effective 3PM

In keeping with the regulations pertaining to visitation, The Department of Health as per the Governor is requiring all Visitors to submit the results of COVID negative test to enter the facility.

• Visitor Testing:
• All nursing homes must verify that visitors have received a negative SARS-CoV-2 test result one day prior to visitation for antigen tests and two days prior to visitation for NAAT (e.g., PCR) tests.
• Chapin Home is unable to conduct onsite testing of Visitors at this time.
• Chapin Home will be providing self-administered test kits to visitors who are unable to test outside the facility or meet the required time frame.
• Chapin Home continues to adhere to CMS and the Dept. of Health regulations and guidance regarding COVID-19 and is strictly adhering to Core Principles of Infection Prevention.

Your patience and cooperation are appreciated as Chapin Staff continue to keep your loved ones safe during these trying times.  Chapin Home requests that this information is shared with all family members.

*** Mezzanine Visitation – Scheduling of visits is required.

An alternate option to visiting in-person is our Video Chats, these must be scheduled and confirmed.  Please email scheduleyourvisit@chapinhome.org  to request a video chat.

Coronavirus-N19 #112

02/04/2022 – Effective 3:00PM

February 4, 2022, Effective 3PM

The Department of Health as per the Governor is requiring all Visitors to submit the results of COVID negative test to enter the facility.

• Visitor Testing:
• All nursing homes must verify that visitors have received a negative SARS-CoV-2 test result one day prior to visitation for antigen tests and two days prior to visitation for NAAT (e.g., PCR) tests.
• Chapin Home in unable to conduct onsite testing of Visitors at this time.
• Chapin Home will be providing self-administered test kits to visitors who are unable to test outside the facility or meet the required time frame.
• For visitors who visit for multiple days, including a visitor who comes every day, proof of negative testing is required as often as feasible, at a minimum every third day (meaning at a minimum testing is required on day 1, day 4, day 7, and so on).
• However, due to the highly contagious nature of COVID-19 it is Chapin’s suggestion that visitors avail themselves of the free self-test and complete it each time you visit your loved one.

Chapin Home continues to adhere to CMS regulations and guidance regarding COVID-19 and is strictly adhering to Core Principles of Infection Prevention.

Your patience and cooperation are appreciated as Chapin Staff continue to keep your loved ones safe during these trying times.  Chapin Home requests that this information is shared with all family members.

*** Mezzanine Visitation – Scheduling of visits is required.

An alternate option to visiting in-person is our Video Chats, these must be scheduled and confirmed.  Please email scheduleyourvisit@chapinhome.org  to request a video chat.

Coronavirus-N19 #111

01/28/2022 – Effective 3:00PM

January 28, 2022, Effective 3PM

The Department of Health as per the Governor is requiring all Visitors to submit the results of COVID negative test to enter the facility.

• Visitor Testing:
• All nursing homes must verify that visitors have received a negative SARS-CoV-2 test result one day prior to visitation for antigen tests and two days prior to visitation for NAAT (e.g., PCR) tests.
• Chapin Home in unable to conduct onsite testing of Visitors at this time.
• Chapin Home will be providing self-administered test kits to visitors who are unable to test outside the facility.
• For visitors who visit for multiple days, including a visitor who comes every day, proof of negative testing is required as often as feasible, at a minimum every third day (meaning at a minimum testing is required on day 1, day 4, day 7, and so on).

Chapin Home is informing all Families of our latest statistics as of January 28, 2022, we have reported the following statistics to the Department of Health regarding COVID cases in the facility: zero (0) new positive Resident and zero (0) new direct care giver employee cases.  Chapin Home continues to adhere to CMS regulations and guidance for COVID-19 outbreak testing and is strictly adhering to Core Principles of Infection Prevention.

Your patience and cooperation are appreciated as Chapin Staff continue to keep your loved ones safe during these trying times.  Chapin Home requests that this information is shared with all family members.

*** Mezzanine Visitation – Scheduling of visits is required.

An alternate option to visiting in-person is our Video Chats, these must be scheduled and confirmed.  Please email scheduleyourvisit@chapinhome.org  to request a video chat.

Coronavirus-N19 #110

01/21/2022 – Effective 3:00PM

January 21, 2022, Effective 3PM

The Department of Health as per the Governor is requiring all Visitors to submit the results of COVID negative test to enter the facility.

• Visitor Testing:
• All nursing homes must verify that visitors have received a negative SARS-CoV-2 test result one day prior to visitation for antigen tests and two days prior to visitation for NAAT (e.g., PCR) tests.
• Chapin Home in unable to conduct onsite testing of Visitors at this time.
• Chapin Home will be providing self-administered test kits to visitors who are unable to test outside the facility.
• For visitors who visit for multiple days, including a visitor who comes every day, proof of negative testing is required as often as feasible, at a minimum every third day (meaning at a minimum testing is required on day 1, day 4, day 7, and so on).

Chapin Home is informing all Families of our latest statistics as of January 21, 2022, we have reported the following statistics to the Department of Health regarding COVID cases in the facility: zero (0) new positive Resident and zero (0) new direct care giver employee cases.  Chapin Home continues to adhere to CMS regulations and guidance for COVID-19 outbreak testing and is strictly adhering to Core Principles of Infection Prevention.

Your patience and cooperation are appreciated as Chapin Staff continue to keep your loved ones safe during these trying times.  Chapin Home requests that this information is shared with all family members.

*** Mezzanine Visitation – Scheduling of visits is required.

An alternate option to visiting in-person is our Video Chats, these must be scheduled and confirmed.  Please email scheduleyourvisit@chapinhome.org  to request a video chat.

Coronavirus-N19 #109

01/14/2022 – Effective 3:00PM

January 14, 2022, Effective 3PM

The Department of Health as per the Governor is requiring all Visitors to submit the results of COVID negative test to enter the facility.

• Visitor Testing:
• All nursing homes must verify that visitors have received a negative SARS-CoV-2 test result one day prior to visitation for antigen tests and two days prior to visitation for NAAT (e.g., PCR) tests.
• Chapin Home in unable to conduct onsite testing of Visitors at this time.
• Chapin Home will be providing self-administered test kits to visitors who are unable to test outside the facility.
• For visitors who visit for multiple days, including a visitor who comes every day, proof of negative testing is required as often as feasible, at a minimum every third day (meaning at a minimum testing is required on day 1, day 4, day 7, and so on).

Chapin Home is informing all Families of our latest statistics as of January 14, 2022, we have reported the following statistics to the Department of Health regarding COVID cases in the facility: zero (0) new positive Resident and zero (0) new direct care giver employee cases.  Chapin Home continues to adhere to CMS regulations and guidance for COVID-19 outbreak testing and is strictly adhering to Core Principles of Infection Prevention.

Your patience and cooperation are appreciated as Chapin Staff continue to keep your loved ones safe during these trying times.  Chapin Home requests that this information is shared with all family members.

*** Mezzanine Visitation – Scheduling of visits is required.

An alternate option to visiting in-person is our Video Chats, these must be scheduled and confirmed.  Please email scheduleyourvisit@chapinhome.org  to request a video chat.

Coronavirus-N19 #108

01/13/2022 – Effective 3:00PM

January 13, 2022, Effective 3PM

The Department of Health as per the Governor is requiring all Vistors to submit the results of COVID negative test to enter the facility.  

• Visitor Testing
• All nursing homes must verify that visitors have received a negative SARS-CoV-2 test result one day prior to visitation for antigen tests and two days prior to visitation for NAAT (e.g., PCR) tests.
• Chapin Home in unable to conduct onsite testing of Visitors at this time. 
• Chapin Home will be providing self-administered test kits to visitors who are unable to test outside the facility.
• For visitors who visit for multiple days, including a visitor who comes every day, proof of negative testing is required as often as feasible, at a minimum every third day (meaning at a minimum testing is required on day 1, day 4, day 7, and so on).

Chapin Home is informing all Families of our latest statistics as of January 13, 2022, we have reported the following statistics to the Department of Health regarding COVID cases in the facility: four (4) new postive Resident and zero (0) new direct care giver employee cases.  Chapin Home continues to adhere to CMS regulations and guidance for COVID-19 outbreak testing and is strictly adhering to Core Principles of Infection Prevention.

Your patience and cooperation are appreciated as Chapin Staff continue to keep your loved ones safe during these trying times.  Chapin Home requests that this information is shared with all family members.

*** Mezzanine Visitation – Scheduling of visits is required.

An alternate option to visiting in-person is our Video Chats, these must be scheduled and confirmed.  Please email scheduleyourvisit@chapinhome.org  to request a video chat.

Coronavirus-N19 #107

01/07/2022 – Effective 3:00PM

January 7, 2022, Effective 3PM

Chapin Home is informing all Families of our latest statistics as of January 7, 2022, we have reported the following statistics to the Department of Health regarding COVID 19 cases in the facility: zero (0) new postive Resident and zero (0) new direct care giver employee cases.  Chapin continues to adhere to CMS regulations and guidance for COVID-19 outbreak testing and is strictly adhering to Core Principles of Infection Prevention.

Although Chapin is currently mandated to remain open for visitation, we are imploring that you DO NOT VISIT if you suspect you have been exposed or are not feeling well.  Due to the rapidly increasing Queens County positivity rate, which has currently risen to 20.81%, Chapin reminds all who must enter the facility, per the CMS guidelines, regardless of vaccination status, that they should wear face coverings or masks properly and throughout entire visit and always physically distance.  Your patience and cooperation are appreciated as Chapin Staff continue to keep your loved ones safe during these trying times.  Chapin Home requests that this information is shared with all family members.

*** Mezzanine Visitation – Scheduling of visits is required.

An alternate option to visiting in-person is our Video Chats, these must be scheduled and confirmed.  Please email scheduleyourvisit@chapinhome.org  to request a video chat.

Coronavirus-N19 #106

01/04/2022 – Effective 3:00PM

January 4, 2022, Effective 3PM

Chapin Home is informing all Families of our latest statistics as of January 4, 2022, we have reported the following statistics to the Department of Health regarding COVID 19 cases in the facility: zero (0) new postive Resident and zero (0) new direct care giver employee cases.  Chapin continues to adhere to CMS regulations and guidance for COVID-19 outbreak testing and is strictly adhering to Core Principles of Infection Prevention.

Although Chapin is currently mandated to remain open for visitation, we are imploring that you DO NOT VISIT if you suspect you have been exposed or are not feeling well.  Due to the rapidly increasing Queens County positivity rate, which has currently risen to 20.81%, Chapin reminds all who must enter the facility, per the CMS guidelines, regardless of vaccination status, that they should wear face coverings or masks properly and throughout entire visit and always physically distance.  Your patience and cooperation are appreciated as Chapin Staff continue to keep your loved ones safe during these trying times.  Chapin Home requests that this information is shared with all family members.

*** Mezzanine Visitation – Scheduling of visits is required.

An alternate option to visiting in-person is our Video Chats, these must be scheduled and confirmed.  Please email scheduleyourvisit@chapinhome.org  to request a video chat.

Coronavirus-N19 #105

01/03/2022 – Effective 3:00PM

January 3, 2022, Effective 3PM

Chapin Home is informing all Families of our latest statistics from December 31, 2021 through January 3, 2022, we have reported the following statistics to the Department of Health regarding COVID 19 cases in the facility: one (1) new positive Employee case, eleven (11) new positive Resident cases.  Chapin continues to adhere to CMS regulations and guidance for COVID-19 outbreak testing and is strictly adhering to Core Principles of Infection Prevention.

Although Chapin is currently mandated to remain open for visitation, we are imploring that you DO NOT VISIT if you suspect you have been exposed or are not feeling well.  Due to the rapidly increasing Queens County positivity rate, which has currently risen to 20.81%, Chapin reminds all who must enter the facility, per the CMS guidelines, regardless of vaccination status, that they should wear face coverings or masks properly and throughout entire visit and always physically distance.  Your patience and cooperation are appreciated as Chapin Staff continue to keep your loved ones safe during these trying times.  Chapin Home requests that this information is shared with all family members.

*** Mezzanine Visitation – Scheduling of visits is required.

An alternate option to visiting in-person is our Video Chats, these must be scheduled and confirmed.  Please email scheduleyourvisit@chapinhome.org  to request a video chat.

Coronavirus-N19 #104

12/30/2021 – Effective 3:00PM

December 30, 2021     Effective 3pm

Chapin Home is informing all Families that as of today, Thursday, December 30th, we have reported the following statistics to the Department of Health regarding COVID 19 cases in the facility:  one (1) new positive Employee case.  Chapin continues to adhere to CMS regulations and guidance for COVID-19 outbreak testing and is strictly adhering to Core Principles of Infection Prevention.  Although Chapin is currently mandated to remain open for visitation, we are imploring that you DO NOT VISIT if you suspect you have been exposed or are not feeling well.  Due to the rapidly increasing Queens County positivity rate, which has currently risen to 18.76%, Chapin reminds all who must enter the facility, per the CMS guidelines, regardless of vaccination status, that they should wear face coverings or masks properly and throughout entire visit and always physically distance.  Your patience and cooperation are appreciated as Chapin Staff continue to keep your loved ones safe during these trying times.  Chapin Home requests that this information is shared with all family members.

*** Mezzanine Visitation – Scheduling of visits is required.

Coronavirus-N19 #103

12/29/2021 – Effective 3:00PM

December 29, 2021     Effective 3pm

Chapin Home is informing all Families that as of today, Wednesday, December 29th, we have reported the following statistics to the Department of Health regarding COVID 19 cases in the facility:  one (1) new positive Employee case and 3 (three) new Resident cases. Chapin continues to adhere to CMS regulations and guidance for COVID-19 outbreak testing and is strictly adhering to Core Principles of Infection Prevention.  Although Chapin is currently mandated to remain open for visitation, we are imploring that you DO NOT VISIT if you suspect you have been exposed or are not feeling well.  Due to the rapidly increasing Queens County positivity rate, which has currently risen to 17.05%, Chapin reminds all who must enter the facility, per the CMS guidelines, regardless of vaccination status, that they should wear face coverings or masks properly and throughout entire visit and always physically distance.  Your patience and cooperation are appreciated as Chapin Staff continue to keep your loved ones safe during these trying times.  Chapin Home requests that this information is shared with all family members.

*** Mezzanine Visitation has resumed. Scheduling of visits is still required.

Coronavirus-N19 #102

12/26/2021 – Effective 12:00PM

Chapin Home would like to inform all Families that as of today, Sunday December 26th, we have reported one (1) positive COVID-19 case to the Department of Health. This positive case (1) comes from a resident. Chapin continues to adhere to CMS regulations and guidance for COVID-19 outbreak testing. 

Please note that the positivity rate in the Queens County for the last 7 days is 10.14% which is considered to be high. Due to the County positivity rate we would like to remind all visitors that as per the CMS guidelines Residents and Visitors, regardless of vaccination status, should wear face coverings or masks and physically distance, at all times. If you suspect a recent exposure – DO NOT visit your loved one at Chapin.  We need everyone’s help to keep the Residents and Staff safe.  

 Chapin Home asks that this information is shared with all family members that will be visiting their loved one.  

*** Mezzanine Visitation has resumed. Scheduling of visits is still required.

Coronavirus-N19 #101

12/23/2021 – Effective 3:00PM

In compliance with NYS Department of Health regulations and guidelines, Chapin Home has issued an update to our current COVID 19 statistics on our website. Details have been shared in person with Residents.

An outbreak investigation is still on-going, to swiftly detect, identify and/or rule out any other cases. Chapin is adhering to CMS regulations and guidance for COVID-19 outbreak testing.

While it is safer for visitors to not enter the building during an investigation, visitors are still allowed in the facility. Please follow all Chapin Home guidelines for your protection and that of our staff and residents.

*** Mezzanine Visitation has temporally been suspended for December 24th and 25th and will resume on December 26th. Scheduling of visits is still required.

Coronavirus-N19 #100

12/17/2021

In compliance with NYS Department of Health regulations and guidelines, Chapin Home has issued a second update to our current COVID 19 statistics on our website. Details have been shared in person with Residents.

An outbreak investigation has been initiated due to a new admission to Chapin Home who has subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. To swiftly detect, identify and/or rule out and other cases, Chapin is adhering to CMS regulations and guidance for COVID-19 outbreak testing.

While it is safer for visitors to not enter the building during an investigation, visitors are still allowed in the facility.  Please follow all Chapin Home guidelines for your protection and that of our staff and residents. 

Coronavirus-N19 #99

12/17/2021

Chapin Home’s “In-Person” visitation is now fully opened which means we are welcoming visiting seven (7) days a week. Suggested Visiting Hours are 10AM – 8PM 

Please visit our Visitors Page for Important information on how you can keep our Chapin Home Community safe during your visits. 

We remain grateful for your patience as we update our policies and procedures and as we safely open our Home to you!  

Any questions and concerns can be directed to the Social Work Department (ext. 2019, 2052, 2008).

Coronavirus-N19 #98

12/10/2021

​Chapin Home’s “In-Person” visitation is now fully opened which means we are welcoming visiting seven (7) days a week.
                                                     Suggested Visiting Hours are 10AM – 8PM 

Please visit our Visitors Page for Important information on how you can keep our Chapin Home Community safe during your visits. 

We remain grateful for your patience as we update our policies and procedures and as we safely open our Home to you!  

Any questions and concerns can be directed to the Social Work Department (ext. 2019, 2052, 2008).

Coronavirus-N19 #97

12/3/2021

Chapin Home’s “In-Person” visitation is now fully opened which means we are welcoming visiting seven (7) days a week.
 Suggested Visiting Hours are 10AM – 8PM 

Please visit our Visitors Page for Important information on how you can keep our
Chapin Home Community safe during your visits. 

We remain grateful for your patience as we update our policies and procedures and as we safely open our Home to you!  

Any questions and concerns can be directed to the Social Work Department (ext. 2019, 2052, 2008).

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