April 2020
Caring Amidst
CORONAVIRUS
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n an ongoing response to health concerns regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), Shell Point continues to undertake a variety of vigilant, precautionary measures campus-wide for the wellbeing and
safety of its residents and staff members. The healthcare leadership team is closely monitoring the situation and will continue to update Shell Point’s detailed action plan while remaining in communication with local and
What can you do to help protect yourself? • Clean your hands often. o Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. o If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. • Sanitize your hands before and after each mealtime! • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. • Use social distancing. Maintain a distance of six feet from others whenever possible. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick. • Connect with friends and family by phone, email and letters instead of in person. • Reschedule doctor appointments that are not medically necessary at this time and avoid all traveling. • If you are not feeling well, stay in your apartment and report your symptoms to the nursing team right away. If you have questions, please contact the assisted living director in your building for more information.
national authorities to stay abreast of the most current advisories and relevant recommendations. Shell Point is routinely distributing this information to its residents and staff through the community’s various internal communication channels including its daily television program on Shell Point Television, Assisted Living update letters, helpful videos and email blasts on topics regarding prevention, proactive measures to take on and off campus, and temporary adjustments Shell Point departments are taking in order to safeguard the community. Published monthly for assisted living residents at Shell Point.
THE ARBOR 8100 Arbor Court (239) 454-2292
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THE SPRINGS 13901 Shell Point Plaza (239) 600-6400
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