COVID-19
Due to the current environment regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus), SCARC has implemented our active SHELTER IN PLACE policy for an indefinite period beginning March 16. We are considering the health and safety of our individuals and employees as our first priority. As such, the following details will take effect immediately:
- All SCARC day program and supported employment will be closed as of March 16
- Recreation, Special Olympics, and ALL community activities will be cancelled
- Family Support, including Just Us Kids, Teen Scene and agency hired respite activities, will be cancelled
- All Therapies (Speech, Occupational, Physical) will be cancelled
- No visitors will be permitted at any SCARC locations, including Administrative offices
- Residents are being advised not to go home; if any do go home, they will have to stay home for the duration of the SHELTER IN PLACE period
- Priority medical appointments will be honored
- Any IDT, ISP and NJCAT review meetings will be held by telephone
If anyone has questions, they can be addressed to Richard Lecher, SCARC Chief Executive Officer at 973-383-7442, or by email at [email protected]. In case of an emergency, you can call the SCARC Administrator on Call (AOC) at 973-383-8442.
Richard C. Lecher, Ph.D.,
President and Chief Executive Office of SCARC, Inc.
Addresses COVID-19
COVID-19 05/12/20 Message 6 from Richard Lecher
COVID-19 05/04/20 Message 5 from Richard Lecher
COVID-19 04/22/20 Message 4 from Richard Lecher
COVID-19 04/14/20 Message 3 from Richard Lecher
COVID-19 04/08/20 Message 2 from Richard Lecher
COVID-19 04/03/20 Message 1 from Richard Lecher
COVID-19 05/26/20 Residential Operations Protocol
Links
Message from Luann Salvatoriello, SCARC’s Senior Supervisor 07/06/20
Message from Phil Motyka, SCARC’s Chairperson 06/30/20
Message from Mary Jo Smith, SCARC’s Chief Human Resources Officer 06/17/20
Message from Mary Ann St. John, SCARC Board Member 05/19/20
Message from State Senator Steve Oroho 05/13/20
Katie Swanson R.N. Health and Nursing Care Administrator’s
COVID-19 Presentation-Parts 1 & 2
Part 2 – Katie Swanson’s COVID-19 Awareness Video
SCARC’s COVID-19 Update 06/26/20
NJCDD Covid-19 Emergency Funding
Important information from the AADMD Coronavirus Center for persons with I/DD
FEMA FactSheet COVID-19 Addressing PPE Needs in NonHealthcare Setting
SCARC COVID-19 PPE Guide 05/26/20
NJ DOH – Hospital Visitors Policy Memo 05/12/20
SCARC Mandatory Direct Support Professional COVID-19 Screening Tool – Rev. 05/26/20
SCARC Mandatory Residential Visitation Protocol -Rev. 06/26/20
SCARC Mandatory Visitor COVID-19 Screening Tool-Rev. 06/26/20
Resources
Do you have any concerns or questions in wake of the Coronavirus pandemic? Join NJ Human Services on our Facebook page at facebook.com/NJDHS/ this Wednesday at 7 p.m. for a live discussion on the available services that could help you and your family.
CDC – Cleaning and Disinfection
CDC – PPE Instructions – Donning and Doffing
Coping with stress and anxiety
https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/coping-with-stress.pdf?sfvrsn=9845bc3a_8
https://www.livingwell.org.au/well-being/mental-health/grounding-exercises/
https://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/treatment/breathing-exercises
Find a physical outlet. Sussex county YMCA through the use of technology with a variety of at-home exercise options available on our website and live classes on its facebook page for anyone to utilize. https://www.metroymcas.org/myyvideos.
Text or talk with a counselor- Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text 66746
Sussex County CLEAR – for yourself or a loved one struggling with addiction, call the Sussex County CLEAR number 24/7 at 844-722-5327 (1-844-SC-CLEAR). Recovery coaches are available by phone to help with support, navigation to treatment and general questions about substance use disorder.
