The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommended last week that certain people receive a 2nd dose booster (either their 3rd shot if they received J & J or 4th shot with the other vaccines.) People older than 50 years old and some immune compromised groups should consider receiving the second booster at least four months after their first booster dose. The CDC has provided this grid to help everyone determine their eligibility for the 2nd booster and when they should plan to get one.
All communities that we are responsible for have scheduled additional booster clinics in April to help residents and qualifying team members get the 2nd booster when they are eligible. Please talk to your community Executive Director or concierge about when the clinic for your community is scheduled. As you can see from the study data release in January listed below, we are Better with Boosters and will continue to make vaccines and boosters conveniently available in our communities with the support of our pharmacy partners.
Learn more about Rhythms Home Care vaccine mandate for team members.
Rhythms Home Care is pleased to see the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s (CDPHE)latest mandate that all healthcare workers in the state of Colorado receive the COVID-19 vaccine by October 31st. At Rhythms Home Care we are already in process of requiring the COVID-19 vaccine for our team members as Christian Living Communities, our parent company requires our team members to become fully vaccinated by October 1st, a full 30 days ahead of the state mandate. To read more about the new CDPHE mandate please click here. The health and safety of residents and team members are paramount as we continue to battle the COVID-19 virus in our community, especially as Delta variant cases continue to rise in our state. The vaccine is the extra protection needed.
CLC Requires Vaccinations for Team Members
After many conversations with clients, team members, community leaders and tracking the national conversation, the Christian Living Communities (CLC) ownership group is implementing a COVID-19 vaccine requirement. All Rhythms Home Care team members (other than those approved for exemption due to medical or religious reasons) must receive the full vaccine series for the COVID-19 virus by Friday, October 1st.
This is not a decision CLC leadership takes lightly. Highly contagious variants, including the Delta variant, are exploding across our region and the United States, and COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are rising again. Data from CDPHE indicates that unvaccinated people are most vulnerable to infection and passing the virus to others. Each time a positive case is identified in a community, the community goes into “outbreak” status, which then significantly impacts the quality of life of residents, families, and other team members. Numerous senior living companies, health care entities, and government agencies now require all team members to be vaccinated. Additionally, 56 healthcare associations, including the American Medical Association and LeadingAge, have called for “all healthcare and long-term care employers to require their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.”
CLC cherishes each team member and their vital contribution to our family of communities and services. We appreciate each individual’s commitment and loyalty during this most challenging time.
We care for the most at-risk citizens and are taking this essential step to require vaccinations to protect our communities including clients, team members, and their families such as young children or others that are unable to be vaccinated at this time.
We are doing our best to accommodate personal choices and individual opinions while taking the necessary steps to protect everyone. One of our central values is We! Care for Each Other; this value is displayed countless times each day in countless ways. Now is the time to show we care for each other by becoming vaccinated.
This requirement is in effect for our CLC ownership group, including Cappella of Pueblo West, Clermont Park, Dayspring Villa, Holly Creek, Someren Glen, Rhythms Home Care, and the Eagle Pointe Support Office as well as CLC-Cappella employees such as Executive Directors who work in our managed communities. In addition, Duet dining and Infinity Rehab team members will also be part of this requirement, and we are working with our other in-community business partners.
Over the next few days CLC leaders, human resources, and community/service leaders will answer questions and conduct training regarding this vaccine requirement.
We appreciate the continued support, patience, and love shown to each other within our CLC family of communities and services. We are committed to doing what we can to balance the health and happiness of everyone who lives and works in each of our communities and in our client’s homes.
“I’m getting the vaccine for Family and Beloved Clients”
Rhythms team member Hadijah Nalumu received the COVID-19 Vaccine (first dose). What a Superhero!
Rhythms very own Janice Crowley was able to get vaccinated through Safeway Pharmacies recently. We are so thrilled that our team members have the opportunity to get vaccinated to keep the people we care for safe.
If you have not yet been vaccinated there are many places to sign up to make sure you can start your vaccine journey. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has a list of where to sign up and who is currently eligible to receive the vaccine.
Priority distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to seniors and healthcare workers who are at the most risk of contracting the virus is welcome news. CLC-Cappella is ready to receive the vaccine to protect residents and associates in all 23 of our communities as soon as it is available. We remain in constant communication with state health departments, the CDC, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as details of the distribution process continue to develop.
Learn more about the COVID-19 Vaccine Plan here.
The holidays have begun and in order to stay safe we highly recommend that everyone exercise caution and take extra safety steps during this holiday season. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued some holiday guidelines for all of us to consider if we choose to take part in a gathering.
With the surge in cases in our community and nationally, we all must do our part to stop the spread of the virus and protect those most vulnerable to the harsher effectives of this very contagious virus.
Rhythms Home Care’s commitment has always been to be a forward-thinking, company, evolving with the changing needs of our clients. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for older adults, and are proud to be owned by Christian Living Communities where aging is honored and celebrated.
Dear Clients and Team Members,
Rhythms Home Care is committed to transparent communication with clients, their families and team members as we fight the COVID-19 virus. We received news today that a care partner has tested positive for COVID-19. We have contacted all clients and their families that the team member has worked with recently.
Rhythms Home Care is following all federal, state and local government and health department guidelines, including the daily screening of our team members. Care partners are wearing masks in client’s homes. The safety and wellbeing of everyone in the Rhythms Home Care family is our top priority and we are following stringent virus and infection control protocols.
We know this news is concerning. As always, we are available at our main number to answer your questions and concerns, at 303.757.2300. Rhythms Home Care is owned and operated by Christian Living Communities; our priority is the health and safety of our clients, their loved ones, team members and their families and business partners. We are continuously monitoring the situation daily and we are training, communicating and following CDC guidelines.
We encourage all clients and families to report any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 to us as soon as possible so we may be of service and guidance.
Thank you for your support and grace during this difficult time. Together, we will get through this.
Sincerely,
Janice Crowley
Assistant Vice President
Dear Clients and Team Members,
Rhythms Home Care is committed to transparent communication with clients, their families and team members as we fight the COVID-19 virus. We received news today that two care partner have tested positive for COVID-19. We have contacted all clients and their families that the team member has worked with recently.
Rhythms Home Care is following all federal, state and local government and health department guidelines, including the daily screening of our team members. Care partners are wearing masks in client’s homes. The safety and wellbeing of everyone in the Rhythms Home Care family is our top priority and we are following stringent virus and infection control protocols.
We know this news is concerning. As always, we are available at our main number to answer your questions and concerns, at 303.757.2300. Rhythms Home Care is owned and operated by Christian Living Communities; our priority is the health and safety of our clients, their loved ones, team members and their families and business partners. We are continuously monitoring the situation daily and we are training, communicating and following CDC guidelines.
We encourage all clients and families to report any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 to us as soon as possible so we may be of service and guidance.
Thank you for your support and grace during this difficult time. Together, we will get through this.
Sincerely,
Janice Crowley
Assistant Vice President
Dear Clients, Client Family Members and Team Members,
Rhythms Home Care is committed to transparent communication with clients, their families and team members as we fight the COVID-19 virus. We received news today that a client in our Greater Community has tested positive for COVID-19. This client does not reside in a Christian Living Community (Legacy Community). Currently we have contacted all clients and their families and any team member that have recently been with confirmed client.
Rhythms Home Care is following all federal, state and local government and health department guidelines, including the daily screening of our team members. Care partners are wearing masks in client’s homes. The safety and wellbeing of everyone in the Rhythms Home Care family is our top priority and we are following stringent virus and infection control protocols.
We know this news is concerning. As always, we are available at our main number to answer your questions and concerns, at 303.757.2300. Rhythms Home Care is owned and operated by Christian Living Communities; our priority is the health and safety of our clients, their loved ones, team members and their families and business partners. We are continuously monitoring the situation daily and we are training, communicating and following CDC guidelines.
We encourage all clients and families to report any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 to us as soon as possible so we may be of service and guidance.
Thank you for your support and grace during this difficult time. Together, we will get through this.
Sincerely,
Janice Crowley
Assistant Vice President
Rhythms Home Care is committed to transparent communication with clients, their families and team members as we fight the COVID-19 virus. We received news today that a care partner has tested positive for COVID-19. We have contacted all clients and their families that the team member has worked with recently.
Rhythms Home Care is following all federal, state and local government and health department guidelines, including the daily screening of our team members. Care partners are wearing masks in client’s homes. The safety and wellbeing of everyone in the Rhythms Home Care family is our top priority and we are following stringent virus and infection control protocols.
We know this news is concerning. As always, we are available at our main number to answer your questions and concerns, at 303.757.2300. Rhythms Home Care is owned and operated by Christian Living Communities; our priority is the health and safety of our clients, their loved ones, team members and their families and business partners. We are continuously monitoring the situation daily and we are training, communicating and following CDC guidelines.
We encourage all clients and families to report any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 to us as soon as possible so we may be of service and guidance.
It is important to Someren Glen to keep families and residents informed during the current COVID19 crisis. Please join us for the next Family Town Hall Webinar on May 14th. We will share the latest information about our organizational efforts to combat this virus as well as answer your questions. Please send your questions to Info@clcmail.org prior to the webinar.
We hope you were able to join us for the Family Town Hall Webinar on April 30th. You will hear from Christian Living Communities and Cappella Living Solutions organizational leaders on what steps are being taken to combat the virus in the communities, you may watch the Webinar here.
Rhythms Home Care is committed to transparent communication with clients, their families and team members as we fight the COVID-19 virus. We received news this evening that a care partner has tested positive for COVID-19. The associate worked with clients in the greater community, not with older adults living at Christian Living Communities. We have contacted all clients and their families that the team member has worked with recently. To date, this is the second team member to test positive. The other team member has fully recovered from the virus.
Rhythms Home Care is following all federal, state and local government and health department guidelines, including the daily screening of our team members. Care partners are wearing masks in client’s homes.
The safety and wellbeing of everyone in the Rhythms Home Care family is our top priority and we are following stringent virus protocols and conducting virus cleanings in our vehicles.
We know this news is concerning. As always, we are available at our main number to answer your questions and concerns, at 303.757.2300.
We encourage all clients and families to report any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 to us as soon as possible so we may be of service and guidance.
Thank you for your support and grace during this difficult time. Together, we will get through this.
While some services in our city and state will re-open next week, Rhythms Home Care will continue to follow strict virus prevention protocols and guidelines from the CDC. Governor Polis’ Safer at Home Order stipulates that older adults continue to remain at home, and that community restrictions and protocols stay in place.
We also continue to ask team members to use social distancing and shelter-at-home measures when not at work. Though it is challenging, especially when the rest of the city is loosening restrictions, these steps are intended to ensure the health and safety of everyone. As client and team member safety is our top concern we continue to follow all virus protocols and are monitoring the latest research, recommendations and are talking daily with epidemiologists and medical directors at the state level.
These precautions help us protect the vulnerable older adult population we serve. We are grateful for all of you and appreciate your proactive support and efforts during this period.
We hope you were able to join us for the Family Town Hall Webinar on April 16th. Due to very high attendance, some participants were unable to join or lost the connection. You will find the complete recording of the webinar here. Additionally, there will be a new Town Hall Webinar on April 30th at 4 pm MT. You can register for that webinar with this link.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6548730144097379085
April 16th, 4pm MT | 5pm CT | 6pm ET
As always we will share the latest information about our organizational efforts to combat COVID-19 as well as answer questions people pre-submit to info@clcmail.org.
Registration URL
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6548730144097379085
The State of Colorado has issued new directives requiring team members to wear masks. These measures are taken out of an abundance of caution. The team continues extensive virus prevention protocols to help keep EVERYONE safe and well. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to this website and our Facebook page.
Area public health officials have issued a stay-at-home order for several Denver Metro area counties effective 8 a.m. Thursday, March 26th. This order means at that time, members of the public must remain in their residences except for essential medical visits, grocery shopping, and exercise.
Only essential businesses continue to operate; senior living providers are deemed as essential businesses. Rhythms Home Care employees are essential workers and will continue to support older adults in their homes and follow all virus protocols.
At this time, we DO NOT have any confirmed cases of COVID-19 for team members or clients.
We will continue to update you as the situation evolves. Please check back to this website and our Facebook page for the latest updates and information.
As always, the health and safety of our clients and team members are the number one priority. Thank you for your support during this COVID-19 health crisis.
As part of a larger senior care provider organization, Christian Living Communities, we continue to offer families ongoing education, encouragement, and reassurance about COVID-19 safety and prevention measures. Recently a Town Hall webinar was held to update families on the current status of the Senior Living communities. You can listen to the recording here. You can also get all current updates on this website and our Facebook page.
Previous Town Hall webinar available here
If you are a Rhythms Home Care client, you may be wondering if you will continue to have service and if it is safe during this difficult time. We want to reassure you that we are taking all of the necessary proactive steps and precautions to protect our clients and team members. Our parent company, Christian Living Communities, is consistently in contact with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). They keep us updated daily on the most recent recommendations and directives.
Rhythms Home Care is continuing to provide needed home care services to all of our clients. We have specific procedures in place regarding prevention and containment, including proper disinfection before entering and after leaving a client’s home. All Rhythms employees are conducting screening processes prior to entering a client’s home to provide home care services. Additionally, any team member that is not feeling well is required to stay home.
The health, safety, and wellbeing of our clients and team members is our number one priority today and every day. It is our goal at Rhythms Home Care to stay “In Step with Your Life” and that is true as we continue to provide home care services during this important time.
Learn more about the virus prevention protocols we have in place for COVID-19 as well as other viruses like Influenza and Norovirus.
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