August 25, 2021

Dear Associates,

We again want to thank you for all of your efforts during this pandemic. Though COVID-19 continues to pose a threat and will for some time, we have powerful tools – vaccines, testing, and experience with containment – to help us persevere and provide our residents and staff the safe senior living experience we all desire.  A few updates follow:

• State and local health officials are concerned about the recent increase in COVID-19 cases across our states, linked to the more contagious Delta variant. Nearly all of these cases are among unvaccinated individuals. Additional cases are highly preventable: the COVID-19 Vaccine is the most effective tool we have to stop the spread of the original virus and new, more infectious variants. As we move towards full FDA approval  of the currently available vaccines (the Pfizer Vaccine was approved), we strongly encourage all associates to get vaccinated for their own health, and to protect their colleagues, families and residents.  Getting the vaccine isn’t just about you, but it’s about caring for those around you.
• The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are developing an emergency regulation requiring staff vaccinations for Medicare and Medicaid-participating nursing homes, where only 62% of employees are currently vaccinated. 
• Stay home when you have any kind of illness or have been exposed to COVID-19. This action helps keep our workplace healthy. If you suspect you have COVID-19, get tested right away. 
• Continue to practice social distancing, good hygiene habits, and wear a mask as required.

If you have further questions, concerns or would like more information, you are encouraged to send us an email at: employeesupport@randallresidence.com

We will send updates as we continue to learn more. Thank you, again, for all you have done and continue to do during this challenging time.

Sincerely,
Christopher C. Randall, CEO