COVID-19 Commitment to Clean FAQ
What new cleaning procedures have been implemented?
All common areas including entry ways, elevators and public bathrooms are sanitized with new electrostatic sprayer technology several times throughout the day. High touch surface areas, such as counters, doorknobs, chairs, and elevator buttons are regularly sanitized.
Resident rooms receive a deep cleaning and sanitization once a week utilizing the new electrostatic sprayer technology.
Staff areas, including entries, lounges, and locker areas are thoroughly cleaned daily, and receive a deep cleaning and sanitization once a week utilizing the new electrostatic sprayer technology.
What is electrostatic spray technology?
Electrostatic spray surface cleaning is the process of spraying an electrostatically charged anti-viral mist onto surfaces and objects. Because the particles in the spray are positively charged, they cling to and coat any surface they're aimed at. Electrostatic technology permits the application of a thin even chemical coating on all surfaces and the disinfectant even wraps around curves and gets into cracks and crevices as charged particles look for space to attach, offering a better and more secure coverage. For videos outlining the benefits of these cleaning systems click here:
Are products used to sanitize non-toxic and safe?
The products used in common areas and resident rooms is a liquid Lysol® called Hospital 256. It is safe but should not be sprayed on or too near a resident, so residents are not in their apartment during sanitization. We also use a Clorox® product in common areas and residents and staff are not in the areas during application.
How will residents know if their room has received a deep clean sanitization?
A sign stating “This room has been deep cleaned and sanitized” is placed in the room when cleaning and sanitization process is complete.
If I have questions or concerns, who should I contact?
Email us at info@germancentre.org or call 617-325-1230.
All common areas including entry ways, elevators and public bathrooms are sanitized with new electrostatic sprayer technology several times throughout the day. High touch surface areas, such as counters, doorknobs, chairs, and elevator buttons are regularly sanitized.
Resident rooms receive a deep cleaning and sanitization once a week utilizing the new electrostatic sprayer technology.
Staff areas, including entries, lounges, and locker areas are thoroughly cleaned daily, and receive a deep cleaning and sanitization once a week utilizing the new electrostatic sprayer technology.
Electrostatic spray surface cleaning is the process of spraying an electrostatically charged anti-viral mist onto surfaces and objects. Because the particles in the spray are positively charged, they cling to and coat any surface they're aimed at. Electrostatic technology permits the application of a thin even chemical coating on all surfaces and the disinfectant even wraps around curves and gets into cracks and crevices as charged particles look for space to attach, offering a better and more secure coverage. For videos outlining the benefits of these cleaning systems click here:
The products used in common areas and resident rooms is a liquid Lysol® called Hospital 256. It is safe but should not be sprayed on or too near a resident, so residents are not in their apartment during sanitization. We also use a Clorox® product in common areas and residents and staff are not in the areas during application.
A sign stating “This room has been deep cleaned and sanitized” is placed in the room when cleaning and sanitization process is complete.
Email us at info@germancentre.org or call 617-325-1230.
Short Term Rehab FAQ
If your loved one is in the hospital in need of short term rehab, how does the admissions process work?
The Carl J. Ludwig Transitional Care Unit (TCU) provides you with the link between hospital and home care. A referral should be made to our Admissions Office by the hospital Case Manager. Prior to admission, our clinical liaison nurse will conduct an evaluation of the patient. If the referral is appropriate, the hospital Case Manager and German Centre’s Admissions Office will work together to coordinate the transfer.
What happens if a patient becomes sick and needs medical care while at German Centre?
Patients who are too sick to be cared for in our facility are transferred to an area hospital for treatment. We are located within a few miles of some of the best medical centers in the country. This proximity to Boston offers our patients and their families the security of knowing that acute care and physicians are easily accessible if needed.
Do you offer Palliative Care?
Our Palliative Care Program focuses on relief of the pain, symptoms, and stress of serious illnesses, whatever the diagnosis. Our goal is to help patients live comfortably and attain the best possible quality so that they may retain their comfort, dignity, and control. A physician referral is required for Palliative Care services.
What are some of the qualities that set German Centre apart?
The organization has a long-established history of elder care since 1914. We take pride in the longevity of our staff with its emphasis on a team approach. Notably, many of our employees have been with us for several years, which provides both continuity and excellence in our caregiving.
What if I need more services beyond short-term rehab?
Deutsches Altenheim offers a continuum of support service and residences that are always readily available to patients. This is a huge advantage of being part of the Deutsches Altenheim family; these services can be easily accessed whenever a patient needs additional support. Since we offer a variety of programs and services including long-term care, short term rehabilitation, adult day health, and assisted living, we have access to a talented network of individuals who provide care and comfort to our patients and residents.
Our affiliations include:
- Anna Bauer Wing at German Centre offers long-term skilled nursing care.
- Schrafft Pavilion offers long-term memory care based upon a habilitative model of care.
- Edelweiss Village offers traditional assisted living and respite care.
- Senior Place offers adult day health services to seniors five days a week.
The Carl J. Ludwig Transitional Care Unit (TCU) provides you with the link between hospital and home care. A referral should be made to our Admissions Office by the hospital Case Manager. Prior to admission, our clinical liaison nurse will conduct an evaluation of the patient. If the referral is appropriate, the hospital Case Manager and German Centre’s Admissions Office will work together to coordinate the transfer.
Patients who are too sick to be cared for in our facility are transferred to an area hospital for treatment. We are located within a few miles of some of the best medical centers in the country. This proximity to Boston offers our patients and their families the security of knowing that acute care and physicians are easily accessible if needed.
Our Palliative Care Program focuses on relief of the pain, symptoms, and stress of serious illnesses, whatever the diagnosis. Our goal is to help patients live comfortably and attain the best possible quality so that they may retain their comfort, dignity, and control. A physician referral is required for Palliative Care services.
The organization has a long-established history of elder care since 1914. We take pride in the longevity of our staff with its emphasis on a team approach. Notably, many of our employees have been with us for several years, which provides both continuity and excellence in our caregiving.
Deutsches Altenheim offers a continuum of support service and residences that are always readily available to patients. This is a huge advantage of being part of the Deutsches Altenheim family; these services can be easily accessed whenever a patient needs additional support. Since we offer a variety of programs and services including long-term care, short term rehabilitation, adult day health, and assisted living, we have access to a talented network of individuals who provide care and comfort to our patients and residents.
Our affiliations include:
- Anna Bauer Wing at German Centre offers long-term skilled nursing care.
- Schrafft Pavilion offers long-term memory care based upon a habilitative model of care.
- Edelweiss Village offers traditional assisted living and respite care.
- Senior Place offers adult day health services to seniors five days a week.
2222 Centre Street
W. Roxbury, MA 02132-4097
617-325-1230