Our top priority is keeping our community safe from COVID-19 and maintaining a healthy environment.
Life at Selfhelp looks a bit different than what we’re used to. Selfhelp is taking every precaution to stop the spread of COVID-19 while maintaining a positive and healthy lifestyle. We are following guidelines from the CDC, The Illinois Department of Public Health and The Chicago Department of Public Health and closely monitoring changes to the guidelines.
We are currently in Phase 2 (as of 03/18/2021)
| Visits | Dining | Activities | Salon Services |
Phase 1 | Visits from non-essential workers are permitted indoors | Meals are served in resident apartments/rooms | Activities are held individually in person with staff or remotely via Zoom, etc. | Salon is not open |
Phase 2 | Visits from non-essential workers are permitted indoors | Meals are served in the dining room with limited capacity and 6-ft physical distancing | Activities are held in person with 6-ft physical distancing | Salon is open |
Phase 3 | Visits from non-essential workers are permitted indoors | Meals are served in the dining room with 6-ft physical distancing | Activities are held in person with 6-ft physical distancing | Salon is open |
Phase 1 | Visits | Dining | | |
| Visits from non-essential workers are permitted indoors | Meals are served in resident apartments/rooms | | |
| Activities | Salon Services | | |
| Activities are held individually in person with staff or remotely via Zoom, etc. | Salon is not open | | |
Phase 2 | Visits | Dining | | |
| Visits from non-essential workers are permitted indoors | Meals are served in the dining room with limited capacity and 6-ft physical distancing | | |
| Activities | Salon Services | | |
| Activities are held in person with 6-ft physical distancing | Salon is open | | |
Phase 3 | Visits | Dining | | |
| Visits from non-essential workers are permitted indoors | Meals are served in the dining room with 6-ft physical distancing | | |
| Activities | Salon Services | | |
| Activities are held in person with 6-ft physical distancing | Salon is open | | |
Safety First
Our safety protocols are developed to ensure the overall health, life style and wellbeing of the residents, staff and members of our community while using the guidelines from the CDC for Nursing Homes, The Illinois Department of Public Health and The Chicago Department of Public Health.
Wearing PPE
At Selfhelp everyone is required to use PPE. While in the building, masks are required to be worn, covering the mouth and nose. In areas of the building and instances when appropriate PPE is required, gowns, gloves and shields are used. Residents are not required to wear a mask inside their own apartment. Staff that are entering an apartment will be wearing a mask, shield and gloves if necessary.
Screening
Screening takes place for everyone who enters the building including temperature checks, signs and symptoms of COVID-19. Every person entering the building will first have a health screening that includes temperature taking and screening questions.
Resident and Staff Wellness Checks
Our nursing team is monitoring every resident twice a day for symptoms and checking temperature, pulse oxygen levels. Staff also have symptom and temperature checks twice a day.
Testing
COVID-19 testing at Selfhelp is conducted as required for residents, staff, private caregivers and other Essential Healthcare Workers and visitors as when necessary.
Physical Distancing
Although we encourage socializing we are doing so with physical distancing in place. Furniture in the common areas ensures we maintain proper distance from each other.
Cleaning /Sanitizing
Our environmental team cleans and disinfects high frequency touched surfaces, and common areas of the home frequently. Designated vist areas are cleaned between each visit. Selfhelp uses air filtration systems in common areas and uses an electrostatic disinfectant sprayer to ensure we are keeping the Home clean and safe.
COVID-19
Residents that test positive for COVID -19 may be moved to a designated area in the home to be cared for or will be quarantined in their apartment. Residents may also be transferred to the hospital for further treatment.
Resident Activities & Communal Dining
Selfhelp takes a person centered approach to meet the needs of residents and provide the highest quality of life while also taking necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We promise to adhere to the core principles of COVID-19 prevention during in person daily activities for residents. Selfhelp also offers a full menu of activities that can take place remotely. Selfhelp has an internal television channel where scheduled content is broadcast including exercise, films, live lectures and discussions, religious services and other digital content. Communal dining will take place when permitted while taking necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Meals may be served in resident rooms during phases when communal dining is not permitted.