To all Seneca View Residents and Families:
We are contacting you today to provide an update in regard to our current COVID-19 activity at Seneca View. In our last communication we let you know that we were experiencing a quick onset of COVID-19 cases among residents and staff of Seneca View. Since then, the spread of COVID-19 has slowed, but we have had additional cases among our residents and staff. All family members of the affected residents have been notified and the staff members have been removed from the schedule for the required quarantine period. Twice weekly testing of both residents and staff continues, along with increased surveillance for signs and symptoms of any illness. At this time we have nine residents positive for COVID-19, with seven direct care staff and two support services staff members, off for quarantine.
The rate of COVID-19 infection is elevated in our region and across the country. Social distancing and infection prevention practices are still strongly encouraged for all visitors to the nursing home. We ask that you please postpone your visit if you are exhibiting any symptoms of illness.
Please feel free to contact our Nursing Units, the Director of Nursing, or my office if you have any questions. You can also reach our NYS Ombudsman team, Tricia Chevallard, at (607) 274-5492, or Kate Lyon, at (607) 274-5437, if you need.
Warmest Regards,
Patrick J. Ryan
Executive Director LTC Services
Administrator – Seneca View Skilled Nursing
