- Good afternoon Fowler Family!
- Today is Teammate Tuesday and we will share some team member updates with you after we discuss our COVID updates
- We remain in Code Red High Risk Zone in Dallas – STAY HOME AND STAY SAFE is still recommended
- On June 1, Dallas County reported 228 new cases and one death for a total of 10,462 total COVID Cases and 229 deaths
- We have 545 Available ICU beds, 1313 available ventilators and 582 COVID patients in the hospital
- Senior living community impact in Region 2/3
- 119 nursing homes have 1247 cases and have experienced 196 deaths
- 39 Assisted Living communities have 157 confirmed cases and 50 deaths
- COVID is still here and will be with us for a while and we will continue to advocate that while we are in the RED ZONE, STAY HOME AND STAY SAFE
- We remain extremely cautious about actions that could possibly create risk for any of you
- With that said, based on the information provided by the CDC and Health and Human Services, we are launching Phase 3 of our plan for Fowler
- Our phasing is based on our legal requirements and the recommendations of local and national COVID experts, and it honors your choices and decisions
- You have choices to make every day and as we move forward, Fowler will provide you with resources for how you can personally keep yourself safe.
- We will do our part – maintain our legal restrictions and provide you with the resources you need to keep yourself safe
- These resources are on the CDC website and we will link them on our website as well. A packet of printed resource materials will be provided along with a copy of Phase 3 by tomorrow
- In every instance, Our Love Your Neighbor Basics are critical – wear your facemask whenever you are out of your apartment, social distance by at least 6 feet, wash your hands frequently, sanitize surfaces
- We will let you know when Dallas County risk level changes:
- CURRENT: Red/Stay Home Stay Safe
- Orange/Extreme Caution
- Yellow/Proceed Carefully
- Green/New Normal Until Vaccine
- There are signs on all external doors notifying you of your current risk level
- These Risk Level applies to all individuals who live in Dallas but they are especially important to our population – individuals over 65 are in the highest risk category for mortality from COVID
- PHASE 3
- GROCERY SHOPPING FOR JLC and FCA
- RECOMMENDATION: Maintain curbside pickup or InstaCart deliveries
- Fowler staff will continue to place Insta Cart grocery orders through 6/8 which will be delivered throughout the following week
- Beginning 6/9, grocery ordering will transition to you, family members or friends
- Our team is prepared to help you learn to make these orders
- In Phase 4, which is slated for 6/15, bus transportation will resume to the grocery store for in-store shopping for essential groceries during the senior specific hours during designated days and times
- FOWLER SALON SERVICES for JLC and FCA
- We are working with PS Salons, our salon vendor to bring them back in
- They are still working on their protocols and we do not have a date from them yet for their return
- Though we are all ready for them to be here, PS Salon is not ready to send their operators back to us
- SWIMMING POOL for JLC and FCA
- Both pools will open tomorrow
- You must continue to social distance
- You do not have to swim with your mask on, but you do have to wear a mask outside of the pool
- OUTINGS for JLC and FCA residents
- JLC and FCA family members or friends may schedule to pick up a resident for a ride, to pick up curbside groceries, visit in a home, etc
- Visits may be scheduled, Monday through Saturday, 9am-5pm
- Our no visitor policy remains in affect; visitors will not have access to the buildings but may pick-up in the parking lot
- We implore you to be cautious in this choice and encourage you to ask important questions: Have you been following recommended protocols? Have you been wearing a mask, washing your hands, sanitizing, social distancing, etc? Have you been around anyone with COVID19 or around anyone showing symptoms?
- You and your neighbors have been socially isolating
- Your contacts will now include everyone your family member or friend have been in contact with
- Keep your mask on even while you are in the car
- Refrain from groups larger than 10
- DINING ROOM
- Jackson Living Center
- You may choose to eat in the dining room with social distancing
- The dining room chairs will be set for the maximum number of chairs per table – please do not move the chairs
- You may also choose to continue the room service option
- Pearl Nordan Assisted Living
- Dining will resume in the dining room with 1 person per table and two seatings per meal
- You will be notified about your seating time
- FCA Assisted Living
- Dining will resume in the dining room with 1 person per table
- RANDALL PARK
- You may choose to go to the park outside of Fowler
- Refrain from large crowds
- Maintain your mask
- Wash your hands when you return
- This is a lot of info with a lot of choices
- For some of you, nothing will change because you will continue to STAY HOME STAY SAFE as recommended
- For others, you will choose new options
- We implore everyone to maintain the Love your Neighbor Basics
- We must start learning to navigate our lives and maintain our safety simultaneously
- We are aware that some of you have thrived during our period of isolation; some of you have struggled with extreme loneliness and depression
- There is no right or wrong answer in your choice
- Thank you for the sacrifices you have made in caring for the health and safety of your neighbor
- When you start venturing out, you will see that many things have changed
- Grocery stores look different with aisle directions that encourage social distancing, people in masks, and contactless payment
- Many businesses have put plexi-protectors at check-out
- Doctors offices are strict in their screening – the same way we have been
- We also have an additionally dynamic
- If you have been watching the news, you will know there has been a tragic, horrific event in the death of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer
- As a nation we are already frustrated by the pandemic
- This is the perfect storm
- Many people have taken to the streets to voice their opinion about the unacceptable death of Mr. Floyd – and the protests range from peaceful to destructive
- As you go out be mindful of curfews and protests
- Today a protest is planned at Flagpole Hill; protesters will park Lake Highlands Presbyterian Church and march to Flagpole Hill
- When we are out in the community, remember our values – we love people
- Be that example
- How do we respond – respond in love
- Rage and hate beget rage and hate
- Pray for our city, for our country, for our leaders, for the impacted families
- Teammates Tuesday Announcements:
- I am thrilled to announce that Chaplain Venessa has accepted the role of Director of Spiritual life on a permanent basis
- Chaplain Venessa has been with us for over two years and brings a wealth of experience to our team
- Venessa has revamped our spiritual life program for the pandemic and we are grateful for her leadership and spiritual guidance
- Please join me in thanking Venessa
- Other teammate updates:
- Happy Birthday to Latonya Wesley today!
- Happy Birthday to Erma Beckworth
- Friday, Isabel Mares will join our team to serve as a Dining Service Aide. Isabel previously was a server and host at Jake’s Burgers. Prior to that, she was a server at Rustic. Isabel attends Eastfield College and is studying social work
- Friday, Tijay Brown will join our team to serve as a Dining Service Aide as well. Tijay served at Modern Senior Living until March as a Dietary Aide. Prior to that, he served at The Villages of Dallas as a Dietary Aide
- Roberto Carmona will be joining our team this week as our new Administrator on Carroll neighborhood. Recently Roberto served at Park Manor West Chase as a Unit Manager. Prior to that, he served at Grace Care Center Northpointe as a Nurse Supervisor. This was also, where he completed his Administrator in Training hours. He earned his LVN from Summit Career College and his LNFA from San Jacinto College. Roberto also possesses a Bachelor of Science Major in Accounting from Far East University!
- JOIN ME IN GIVING ALL three new teammates A WARM FOWLER FAMILY WELCOME!
- Make it a great day on purpose
All Daily Updates are posted on our website – www.fowlercommunities.org/covid19/
COVID Hotline: Phone: 214-515-7184 • Spanish Speaking Line: 214-515-1385
Email: Covid19info@fowlercommunities.org
COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week toll-free at 833-986-1919
