February 26, 2021

To: All family members of a current St. Martin’s Resident and to our friends,

At St. Martin’s Home, we strive for smiles each day, and it’s no different as we take on COVID-19. While safety is always our first thought, days revolve around our beloved Residents – not the pandemic. From physically distanced bingo, trivia, and in-room activities, we make sure life here is just as fun as ever.

We are grateful that this week’s COVID testing of Residents and Staff has yielded all negative results. Although this is all positive news, all our restrictions will remain in place, which include the use of masks, social distancing, good handwashing and infection control procedures.

The news from Governor Hogan on Tuesday, February 23, was uplifting. He announced that the numbers in the State of Maryland are at their lowest since October 2020, and that more doses of the vaccine are expected in the near future. Hopefully all those who wish to receive the vaccine will not have much longer to wait. Our final vaccine clinic is scheduled for March and we thank God and our good St. Joseph for making this available to us and for keeping us safe.

Governor Hogan also mentioned about loosening the Visitation policies for Residents. So as of next week, you will be able to call and schedule a visit with your loved one here in the Home. If you are interested in planning a visit, you may call Danielle in Activities to schedule it. We would allow 2 visitors per Resident and we ask that you please be sure you have completed a signed visitation policy with us before you visit. Staff will be happy to welcome you to Main Street at the time of your visit and arrange that your loved one is there to see you. They are so looking forward to seeing you face to face.

If you prefer not to visit in person, please continue to reach out to your loved one through Zoom, FaceTime, Skype, and phone calls. Our activities department will help you and your Resident connect in a way you think most suitable. We know that Spring is in the air and hopefully the weather will cooperate and window visits, which the Residents cherish, will once again be an alternative form of contact, if you desire.

Stay strong, be well, and please take your precautions if you choose to make an in person visit so that all will be safe and remain healthy. Remember that the Little Sisters are praying for you and for an end to the pandemic. We look forward to seeing you once again to welcome you into our Home.

Most sincerely,
Mother Joseph Caroline, l.s.p.
Superior

Previous updates:
February 19, 2021
February 12, 2021
February 5, 2021
January 29, 2021
January 22, 2021
January 14, 2021
January 9, 2021
January 7, 2021
December 31, 2020
December 26, 2020
December 24, 2020
December 18, 2020
December 11, 2020
December 4, 2020
November 27, 2020
November 20, 2020
November 6, 2020
October 30, 2020
October 23, 2020
October 16, 2020
October 9, 2020
October 2, 2020
September 25, 2020
September 18, 2020
September 11, 2020
September 4, 2020
August 28, 2020
August 21, 2020
August 17, 2020
August 14, 2020
August 7, 2020
July 31, 2020
July 24, 2020
July 17, 2020
July 10, 2020
July 3, 2020
June 26, 2020
June 21, 2020
June 19, 2020
June 12, 2020
June 5, 2020
May 29, 2020
May 22, 2020
May 15, 2020
May 8, 2020
May 2, 2020
April 22, 2020
March 19, 2020

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