July 17, 2020: Elisabeth Ludeman Center Visitation Suspension

It is with great sadness that the Elizabeth Ludeman Center has announced the suspension of visitation for a minimum of 2 weeks. We have some new positive staff cases not residents, however our guidance attached states that staff or residents, means we have to suspend all visitation. (See the link to the document below, Item #2).  The Ludeman Center cannot have ANY homes in isolation.  Three homes have been placed in isolation due to positive staff cases that supported these homes.

The Ludeman Center has provided about twenty Facetime and Zoom video chats in the past week and the families are loving it. Be sure to schedule your opportunity to video chat with your loved one by contacting Sandy Vanoskey at 708-283-3893 or Sandra.Vanoskey@illinois.gov.

7-1-2020 SODC Guardian Visitation Notice (R)

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PFLC Board of Directors
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Dear PFLC Parents and Friends,
                              The Ludeman Center has informed us of some exciting news. 
                For several continuous days, there have been ZERO homes in droplet isolation!! 
              Congratulations and thank you to the Ludeman Center Staff and Administration!! 
        Your dedication and hard work to attend to our loved ones is nothing short of miraculous. 

Reservations for family and guardians In-Person Visits are now available starting July 16th. 

Tameka Watson, Ludeman Interim Center Director and Sandy Vanoskey, Clinical Services Director have announced that reservations for in-person visits with your loved ones will begin on July 16th at the Ludeman Center.    There are several rules and restrictions that are mandatory that will be enforced at the Center.  Family and Guardians will receive a copy via U.S. Mail.  If you have questions not addressed in the policy, please contact the Ludeman Center.  Refer to the Visitation Policy below for details:

ELDC Visitation Letter_7.10.20

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Hello PFLC Parents and Friends,

Family and Guardian Teleconference Call Meeting Invitation
             Tameka Watson, Ludeman Interim Center Director   

        August 3, 2020 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CST

The Family Meeting will be an opportunity for families and guardians to be updated on the COVID-19 response at Ludeman Center as well as all State Operated Development Centers (SODCs).  The current visitation policies and next steps for the Centers will also be discussed.   Tameka Watson, Ludeman Interim Center Director, Tiffany Bailey, Deputy Director for SODC Operations, and Allison Stark, Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities will be on the call to update us and answer your questions.  Please submit any questions you have for them by Thursday, July 30th and we will be sure they receive them.  Send to: ludeman.pflc@gmail.com

The Tameka Watson Teleconference Call Meeting Invitation instructions and details are available by clicking on the following link:

Family Meeting Invitation for 8.3.20

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Hello PFLC Parents and Friends,

Ludeman has tested all residents at the Ludeman Center for COVID-19.  Ludeman will notify families of the testing process and results.  NOTE:  Some individuals have been tested more than once.

IDHS COVID-19 Data & Frequently Asked Questions

* Ludeman Residents:  220 tested positive.  232 tested negative.   
* Ludeman Staff: Aware that 408 have been tested. 125 tested positive of which 111 have returned to work.  156 tested negative.
* 3 of 38 occupied Ludeman Homes are being supported in droplet isolation.

Staff Wellness checks are being conducted before reporting to their assignment.

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Hello PFLC Parents & Friends,

It looks like progress is being made, as the homes that are being supported by droplet isolation have dropped from 11 to 5.  We hope this trend continues!  Great work by the Ludeman Administration, Staff, and Direct Care Workers that have done a tremendous effort to care for our loved ones.

June 10, 2020 Ludeman COVID-19 Status

Ludeman has tested all residents at the Ludeman Center for COVID-19.  Ludeman will notify families of the testing process and results.  NOTE:  Some individuals have been tested more than once.

IDHS COVID-19 Data & Frequently Asked Questions

* Ludeman Residents:  220 tested positive.  232 tested negative.   
* Ludeman Staff: Aware that 408 have been tested. 125 tested positive of which 110 have returned to work.  156 tested negative.
* 5 of 38 occupied Ludeman Homes are being supported in droplet isolation.

Staff Wellness checks are being conducted before reporting to their assignment.

June 9, 2020 Ludeman COVID-19 Status

* Ludeman Residents:  219 tested positive.  232 tested negative.   
* Ludeman Staff: Aware that 408 have been tested. 128 tested positive of which 108 have returned to work.  248 tested negative.
* 11 of 38 occupied Ludeman Homes are being supported in droplet isolation.

June 8, 2020 Ludeman COVID-19 Status

* Ludeman Residents:  219 tested positive.  231 tested negative.   
* Ludeman Staff: Aware that 408 have been tested. 129 tested positive of which 108 have returned to work.  248 tested negative.
* 11 of 38 occupied Ludeman Homes are being supported in droplet isolation.

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Hello PFLC Friends and Family,

The June 2nd COVID-19 Status provided by the Ludeman Center is below.

Ludeman has tested all residents at the Ludeman Center for COVID-19.  Ludeman will notify families of the testing process and results.  NOTE:  Some individuals have been tested more than once.

IDHS COVID-19 Data & Frequently Asked Questions

* Ludeman Residents:  212 tested positive.  219 tested negative.   
* Ludeman Staff: Aware that 396 have been tested. 126 tested positive of which 104 have returned to work.  242 tested negative.
* 15 of 38 occupied Ludeman Homes are being supported in droplet isolation.

Staff Wellness checks are being conducted before reporting to their assignment.

Stay Safe and Healthy!
PFLC Board of Directors
www.ludemanpflc.org
ludeman.pflc@gmail.com

June 1, 2020 Ludeman COVID-19 Status

Please read the attached notification from the State of Illinois Developmental Disabilities and SODC Operations regarding Guardian Visitation:
5.29.2020 SODC Guardian Visitation Notice

Ludeman has tested all residents at the Ludeman Center for COVID-19.  Ludeman will notify families of the testing process and results.  NOTE:  Some individuals have been tested more than once.

IDHS COVID-19 Data & Frequently Asked Questions

* Ludeman Residents:  212 tested positive.  196 tested negative.   
* Ludeman Staff: Aware that 383 have been tested. 125 tested positive of which 103 have returned to work.  165 tested negative.
* 16 of 38 occupied Ludeman Homes are being supported in droplet isolation.

Staff Wellness checks are being conducted before reporting to their assignment.

May 30, 2020 Ludeman COVID-19 Status

* Ludeman Residents:  212 tested positive.  196 tested negative.    
* Ludeman Staff: Aware that 383 have been tested. 125 tested positive of which 100 have returned to work.  165 tested negative.
* 16 of 38 occupied Ludeman Homes are being supported in droplet isolation.

May 29, 2020 Ludeman COVID-19 Status

* Ludeman Residents:  212 tested positive.  196 tested negative.    
* Ludeman Staff: Aware that 343 have been tested. 121 tested positive of which 100 have returned to work.  101 tested negative.
* 16 of 38 occupied Ludeman Homes are being supported in droplet isolation.

Stay Safe and Healthy!
PFLC Board of Directors
www.ludemanpflc.org
ludeman.pflc@gmail.com

May 28, 2020 Ludeman COVID-19 Status

Ludeman has tested all residents at the Ludeman Center for COVID-19.  Ludeman will notify families of the testing process and results.  NOTE:  Some individuals have been tested more than once.

IDHS COVID-19 Data & Frequently Asked Questions
* Ludeman Residents:  213 tested positive.  196 tested negative. 0 pending results.      
* Ludeman Staff: Aware that 215 have been tested. 118 tested positive of which 96 have returned to work.  97 tested negative.
* 18 of 38 occupied Ludeman Homes are being supported in droplet isolation.

Staff Wellness checks are being conducted before reporting to their assignment.

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Urge Congress to Uphold Residential Choice Under Olmstead

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May 26, 2020 Ludeman COVID-19 Status

Ludeman has tested all residents at the Ludeman Center for COVID-19.  Ludeman will notify families of the testing process and results.

IDHS COVID-19 Data & Frequently Asked Questions

* Ludeman Residents:  204 tested positive.  196 tested negative.     
* Ludeman Staff: 118 tested positive. Aware of 98 employees have tested negative.
* 18 of 38 occupied Ludeman Homes are being supported in droplet isolation.

Staff Wellness checks are being conducted before reporting to their assignment.

May 23, 2020 Ludeman COVID-19 Status

* Ludeman Residents:  204 tested positive.  111 have recovered. 196 tested negative.
* Ludeman Staff: 119 tested positive. 80 Recovered and Returned to Work, and are also aware 98 employees have tested negative.
* 24 of 38 occupied Ludeman Homes are being supported in droplet isolation.

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May 22, 2020 Ludeman COVID-19 Status and Chicago Tribune Article

Ludeman has tested all residents at the Ludeman Center for COVID-19.  Ludeman will notify families of the testing process and results. NOTE: We do not anticipate receiving a report going forward on Sundays.

IDHS COVID-19 Data & Frequently Asked Questions

* Ludeman Residents:  204 tested positive.  111 have recovered. 196 tested negative.                                          
* Ludeman Staff: 119 tested positive. 80 recovered and back to work.  Also, reports that 98 employees have tested negative.
* 24 of 38 occupied Ludeman Homes are being supported in droplet isolation.

Staff Wellness checks are being conducted before reporting to their assignment.

Chicago Tribune Article – 5.22.2020

The Chicago Tribune published an article about the COVID-19 impacts in State Operated Development Centers and Developmentally Disabled privately managed congregate care facilities. Our PFLC Board Member was interviewed for the article as well as the MPA Board Member.  Click on the link below to read the full article. 

5.22.2020 Chicago Tribune – ‘Our residents are in crisis’

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