Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information & Updates
Please read this important message regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus) from our President, Faith F. Scott.
Faith F. Scott, MPH, MBA
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The novel coronavirus is at the top of everyone’s minds. The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey’s (VNANNJ) top priority is the safety of our patients, communities and health care professionals. We remind everyone that there are preventative actions they can take to help limit the spread of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19 and flu. Please see the PDF link in list below, for Public Health Guidelines and a briefing from the NJ Department of Health COVID-19: A Guide for Businesses.
A few common measures the CDC advises for the general public include:
Available Resources It is critical to know where to obtain the most accurate and current information. The following resources are available with information on the Coronavirus and should be consulted when traveling abroad:
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DO YOU SEW? YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!
For DIY people who are handy with a sewing machine, cloth face masks are a wonderful way to help out and give back to your community. Please visit our Sewing Cloth Face Masks page for a video tutorial and step-by-step instructions on how to make a mask. |
VNA Pandemic Program supports vulnerable clients with students & other volunteers performing vital phone check-ins
We’ve been helping our elderly, seriously ill and disabled clients throughout Morris, Hunterdon, Warren and Sussex Counties cope with the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic by arranging for volunteers to check-in by phone. In fact, our new Time to Care volunteer program is attracting many high school and college students, along with entire families. more…
We’ve been helping our elderly, seriously ill and disabled clients throughout Morris, Hunterdon, Warren and Sussex Counties cope with the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic by arranging for volunteers to check-in by phone. In fact, our new Time to Care volunteer program is attracting many high school and college students, along with entire families. more…
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How our Volunteers have greatly aided VNA nurses and aides safely deliver care with home sewn masks.
VNA is upholding its tradition of caring during the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic with the help of community members who are taking on new roles such as sewing protective masks. more... |
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SUPPLIES NEEDED ON AN ONGOING BASIS
VNA is accepting donations of personal protective equipment (PPE). Like all healthcare facilities, supply levels are incredibly low. Donations may be shipped to the attention of Foundation Department, 175 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960. Additionally, donations may be dropped off to our staff at the building between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm. If you have questions, please contact the Foundation Department at (973) 451-4148. |
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CDC - INFOGRAPHIC: Caring for a Person at Home with COVID-19
CLICK here for these excellent Caregiver Instructions prepared by Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP), with guidelines for:
CLICK here for these excellent Caregiver Instructions prepared by Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP), with guidelines for:
- the caregiver
- the living space
- personal and laundry cleaning & disinfecting
STATE OF NJ • DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
CLICK here for the Department of Health's link, providing detailed information for:
CLICK here for the Department of Health's link, providing detailed information for:
- Communities and the General Public
- Schools and Businesses
- Healthcare and Public Health Professionals
CALLING ALL STUDENTS • VNA Time to Care Program
Join the VNA Time to Care program and make calls to those who are in need of a comforting voice. This is a great way to be involved in the community at this time of self-quarantine. CLICK here for more information, sign up.
Join the VNA Time to Care program and make calls to those who are in need of a comforting voice. This is a great way to be involved in the community at this time of self-quarantine. CLICK here for more information, sign up.
CDC - INFOGRAPHIC: 10 ways to manage respiratory symptoms at home
If you have fever, cough, or shortness of breath, call your healthcare provider. They may tell you to manage your care from home. CLICK here for this flyer prepared by the CDC.
If you have fever, cough, or shortness of breath, call your healthcare provider. They may tell you to manage your care from home. CLICK here for this flyer prepared by the CDC.
NJ ACTIVATES 211 CALL CENTER FOR COVID-19 QUESTIONS
All residents with questions or concerns about COVID-19 and resources available to them can call 2-1-1. NJ 211 is New Jersey's statewide, comprehensive, information and referral service operated by United Ways of New Jersey. CLICK here for more information about this valuable resource.
All residents with questions or concerns about COVID-19 and resources available to them can call 2-1-1. NJ 211 is New Jersey's statewide, comprehensive, information and referral service operated by United Ways of New Jersey. CLICK here for more information about this valuable resource.
POSTPONED
The VNA's 23rd Annual Gala has been postponed, to be rescheduled at a later date.
Thank you for your kind support, which we need now more than ever. Donations to help support VNA's charitable care to our community can be made by calling 973-451-4119.
The VNA's 23rd Annual Gala has been postponed, to be rescheduled at a later date.
Thank you for your kind support, which we need now more than ever. Donations to help support VNA's charitable care to our community can be made by calling 973-451-4119.
FRIENDSHIP HOUSE CLOSED TEMPORARILY
To protect clients, caregivers and staff, the VNANNJ Friendship House Adult Day Care center has been closed. This closure will remain in effect until Governor Murphy lifts the State of Emergency for New Jersey.
To protect clients, caregivers and staff, the VNANNJ Friendship House Adult Day Care center has been closed. This closure will remain in effect until Governor Murphy lifts the State of Emergency for New Jersey.
CANCELLED
Alzheimer's New Jersey Family Support Group meetings: we are cancelling all of our in-person support groups and in-person caregiver education programs until further notice. A reminder to caregivers — the Alzheimer’s New Jersey Helpline is available at 1-888-280-6055 — if you need any support, guidance, or connection to resources.
Alzheimer's New Jersey Family Support Group meetings: we are cancelling all of our in-person support groups and in-person caregiver education programs until further notice. A reminder to caregivers — the Alzheimer’s New Jersey Helpline is available at 1-888-280-6055 — if you need any support, guidance, or connection to resources.
POSTPONED
The Open House scheduled for March 18 to celebrate our recently opened Inpatient Hospice Unit at Saint Clare’s Dover Hospital is postponed until further notice. For more information about the Inpatient Hospice Unit, please call (973) 451-4148.
The Open House scheduled for March 18 to celebrate our recently opened Inpatient Hospice Unit at Saint Clare’s Dover Hospital is postponed until further notice. For more information about the Inpatient Hospice Unit, please call (973) 451-4148.
