THE ORCHARDS
PFIZER COVID-19 VACCINE We have completed our first FDA approved Pfizer COVID-19 emergency issue vaccine clinic at both The Orchards of East Liverpool and The Orchards at Foxcrest . Eligible residents of the nursing homes , assisted living , independent living and Rehab Suites plus roughly 65 % of eligible staffers received the vaccine within the last couple of weeks . In coordination with local and state health organizations including the CDC , Village and CVS Pharmacy technicians administered the first of a two-part vaccination process . The second is to be received within the next 21 days . Within one week of the second injection , inoculated individuals will be fully vaccinated .
“ The company mounted an extensive information campaign ,” said Matt Murray , Vice President of Operations . “ This education effort continues as we strive for 100 % vaccine participation . It is in our arsenal of doing all we can to stop the spread of this virus .”
Of the many residents and staff inoculated with the first of two doses , not one had reported any severe adverse reactions . Some experienced mild side effects such as injection site pain or headache . “ We did the research , we trust the local and state authorities , and we guided those in our care to make their best decision . We honor our residents right to choose ”. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will enable residents and staff the proper foundation to combat the spread of the disease .
Until the full inoculation process is completed , ongoing use of PPE , social distancing , emergency management protocols , and continued education top the list of efforts to keep residents and staff safe . Scott Fox , CEO , continues leading the effort to mitigate the spread of the disease by encouraging all to get the vaccine at their first opportunity . “ I ’ m heartened by the way our staff has rallied around residents and co-workers . Servant leadership is modeled and embraced by our organization in good and challenging times ”.
WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS Please welcome our new residents when you see them across campus !
Rick models the proper way of getting the vaccination . Prepare to receive the shot , look away so it doesn ’ t hurt as bad ( It doesn ’ t hurt any more than any other shot , Rick ...), and before you know it you are all finished with the first step .
* Be sure to get your second dose 21 days after the first to complete the process .
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