Full bore
safety at DKH
PUTNAM — Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) is accepting Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) donations from the community.
For more information on general guidance for those who wish to participate and help by sewing masks for donations, visit www.daykimball.org/DonatePPE.
Individuals who wish to make PPE donations, email
Donated items must be in original, unopened packaging: disposable head covers; disposable gowns; disposable gloves; N95 respirator face masks; disposable face masks; face-shields/goggles; coveralls/scrubs; shoe-covers; disinfection wipes and liquids; and general-purpose hand cleaners and hand sanitizers.
In addition, DKH is now accepting homemade face masks. Before making masks, consider if you have been in contact with anyone suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 in the past two weeks and if you have fever, cough or shortness of breath. If you are able to answer no to both questions, then you can proceed with making masks. For general info to www.daykimball.org/coronavirus.
Other DKH proactive measures taken include: — Limited visitor access to the hospital and other care settings. March 31 the Main Entrance (entrance A at the back of the hospital) will be accessible only to DKH employees with badges. All other patients and visitors coming to the hospital will need to enter through the Emergency Department to access the hospital. The Main Entrance will remain open for patients to access a limited number of outpatient services, including: Day Kimball Medical Group OB/GYN, Day Kimball Medical Group Pediatrics, Northeastern Asthma & Allergy Associates, LLC. — All patients coming in for appointments will be screened. — DKH has temporary visitation restrictions. — The Plainfield Walk-in Clinic has suspended service. Other services available at the Day Kimball Healthcare Center in Plainfield will remain open, for now, including blood draw, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, OB/GYN, and pediatrics. — DKH At Home’s HomeMakers program can help seniors with shopping and errands, and is offering subsidized shopping services for seniors with financial hardships. HomeMakers is also offering care management services for seniors.
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The world is still
open to you
You can go anywhere in the world, virtually. Visit the galleries at the National Gallery in London.
www.nationalgallery.org.uk
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Stay Safe,
Stay Home
For Connecticut, as of March 23, this is Governor Ned Lamont’s “Stay Safe, Stay Home” initiative.
For updates go to:
https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus
1.All non-essential businesses statewide should close; Non-essential public community gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason (e.g. parties, celebrations or other social events) are canceled or postponed at this time; If you must leave your home, do not travel in groups -groups must be limited to workers providing essential services; Everyone should keep at least 6 feet away from each other whenever possible; Businesses and entities that provide other essential services should implement rules that help facilitate social distancing of at least 6 feet; Individuals should limit outdoor recreational activities to non-contact and avoid activities where they come in close contact with other people; Individuals should limit use of public transportation to when absolutely necessary and should limit potential exposure by spacing out at least 6 feet from other riders; Sick individuals should not leave their home except to fill critical needs or to receive medical care, and only after a telehealth visit to determine if leaving the home is in the best interest of their health; Young people should also practice social distancing and avoid contact with vulnerable populations; and Use precautionary sanitizer practices such as using soap and water, hand sanitizer, or isopropyl alcohol wipes. Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds works best.
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The following charges were listed in the Putnam Police Department logs. The people charged are innocent until proven guilty in court. The Town Crier will publish dispositions of cases at the request of the accused. The dispositions must be accompanied by the proper documentation. The Putnam Police Department confidential Tip Line is 860-963-0000.
March 16: Mallory Kunz, 30, Wilkinson St., Putnam; operating under the influence, evading responsibilities, operating without a license.
Morgan Heald, 50, Roosevelt Street, Putnam; creating a public disturbance.
March 19: George Long, 18, Hill Road, Thompson; disorderly conduct.
Lauren Briere, 30, Liberty Highway, Putnam; failure to obey traffic signal.
March 20: Justin Olsen, 37, Cook Hill Road, Danielson; disorderly conduct, fourth-degree sexual assault.
March 21:Laquan Matthews, 28, Marshall Street, Putnam; creating a public disturbance.
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