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A message from Chrissy Akes, Executive Director, to NIRR Independent Living

Posted on July 2, 2020

cakes@neighborhoodriorancho.com

(505) 962-4121

Ext.  4121    (505) 238-2445 (Cell)

 

COVID-19 UPDATE: 

  • 100% of Health Care residents and Health Care staff were tested on June 29, 30 and July 1st. All cross-over staff were tested too.
    • We have about 70% of test results back which are negative; awaiting the results of the remainder and will keep everyone updated.
    • No residents or staff in all levels of care have exhibited symptoms.
      • All Staff and Supportive Care Residents continue to be monitored with temperature checks and the DOH mandated questions.

TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF NM:  At the Governor’s Press conference on July 1st, anybody traveling to New Mexico from out-of-state, including New Mexicans, whether by car or air, you MUST quarantine 14 days. Staff will have this requirement too.

MASKS:  Mandatory when in public in New Mexico except eating, drinking or exercising.

IL HOUSECLEANING:  Once all results negative for staff, IL housecleaning should resume July 6th.

JULY 4th HOLIDAY:  Since the 4th of July falls on a Saturday, the holiday for employees is Friday, July 3rd.  There will be essential staff available for your needs.

  • FIREWORKS: Around 9:10 p.m., look west and you should be able to see Rio Rancho fireworks show.

SANITIZER WARNING:  NOTE:  NiRR DOES NOT use the hand sanitizers identified below.  This is information for residents in case you might have bought this brand:

FDA advises consumers not to use any hand sanitizer manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico, due to the potential presence of methanol (wood alcohol), a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested. FDA has identified the following products manufactured by Eskbiochem:

  • All-Clean Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-002-01)
  • Esk Biochem Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-007-01)
  • CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-008-04)
  • Lavar 70 Gel Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-006-01)
  • The Good Gel Antibacterial Gel Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-010-10)
  • CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-005-03)
  • CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-009-01)
  • CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-003-01)
  • Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-001-01)

TRANSPORTATION:  Life Enrichment is evaluating transportation for Independent Living residents to the grocery store, pharmacy and bank.  We will keep you posted.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING:  Every Tuesday from 1:30 – 3 p.m. in the Powell room by Deb Meadows, C.N.A. for Life Enrichment.

COYOTES CO-EXISTING WITH NiRR:   Since NiRR opened, we have had this continuous problem.  It is always best to keep pets on a leash when walking them outside. Coyotes normally will not attack pets on a leash or humans.

  • Sorry, still no visitors in all levels of care.

Information subject to change.