b'R E P O R T F R O M R I C H A R D G O L D S T E I N Greenwood House CEO/Executive Director Although 2021 may not have beenCOVID-19 weekly in accordance with quite as arduous as 2020 when theguidelines that correlate with the rate of global pandemic started, it was not withouttransmission in the county and any identified its challenges. cases at Greenwood House.COVID-19 continued to require adherence to newCOVID-19 has led to increased costs for guidelines and practices for Greenwood House.Greenwood House, from laboratory bills toAs part of one of the most regulated industries inbuying much-needed personal protective healthcare, Greenwood House complies with equipment (PPE). Addressing staffing shortagesstrict infection control guidelines and policiesand maintaining our commitment to increasing for staff, family members, vendors and more census have also been costly. essentially all who enter our buildings.So we mean it when we say Thank You! to our In addition, several mandates have come fromgenerous donors and supporters. Thank You! to the New Jersey Governor and the Department ofour staff for keeping our residents safe and well Health that Greenwood House must follow. Ancared for. Thank You! to our board of directors for example of one mandate is that all staff working intheir dedication to Greenwood House. And Thank a healthcare facility, such as Greenwood House,You! to our families and friends for your patience must be fully vaccinated and receive a boosterduring this continuing crisis. Greenwood House within a specified time frame. Greenwood Housewould not be here without you. Thank you!must also continue to test all staff and residents for 4'