Featured in chapter 5 of Taking Care by Sarah DiGregorio

"Part of Good Shepherd's strategy is to anticipate every need before it arises so that there's never a moment of panic if pain or shortness of breath or delirium starts to spiral out of control. Instead, everything a patient needs is already in place so there can be ease and a sense of normalcy, even though, of course, it's everyone's first time dying". 

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COVID-19 Update & Precautions

Effective May 2023

The well-being and protection of our patients, their loved ones and our staff has been and continues to be at the center of Good Shepherd Community Care’s mission. The COVID public health emergency officially ended as of May 11, 2023.  This marks the official shifting of COVID-19 from pandemic to endemic. We continue to actively monitor our current procedures in accordance with the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH). 

Good Shepherd employees regularly comply with federal OSHA regulations and state guidelines concerning universal health care precautions. In addition, the following procedures are in place:

• Good Shepherd maintains a supply of hand sanitizer, anti-bacterial wipes and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for staff use. 
• Masking in patient homes and facilities is now optional (unless required by a facility, requested by the patient/family or if the patient is on COVID precautions.) 
• Employees who have had a COVID exposure or are experiencing respiratory symptoms may be instructed to mask for a period of time. 

• All employees continue to monitor themselves for potential COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, severe stomach pain, loss of smell or taste, chills with shaking) and those with such symptoms are not permitted to visit patients until they have been cleared by a physician. 
• Employees who have been exposed to someone with confirmed or presumed COVID-19 must report this to their supervisor and may not return to work until they have been cleared by a physician.
• Good Shepherd will utilize virtual visits when appropriate. 

Please be assured that Good Shepherd is committed to keeping our patients, their loved ones and our staff healthy. If you have additional questions or concerns feel free to contact us at (617)  969-6130 or email us at info@gscommunitycare.org.