Coronavirus Toolkit - Hancock Regional Hospital

Working Together to Keep Hancock County Safe

There’s never been a time when sharing clear, accurate health information is more important than it is right now. To help you keep our whole community—including your employees, customers, congregants, students, family, and friends—up to date, in the know, and mindful of the seriousness of the COVID-19 crisis, Hancock Health has developed this toolkit of stories, graphics, links, and other things you can use. Please download and share these materials at will—and check back for updated and additional materials in the days ahead.

When in doubt, please direct people to:

Hancock Health’s coronavirus landing page: HancockRegional.org/coronavirus
Our Coronavirus Hotline: 317.325.COVD (2683)
Our email: nurse@hancockregional.org

Thank you for everything you’re doing to keep Hancock County strong. Stay in. Stay safe. Know that we’re here for you. Let us know how we can help.

Hancock County Re-Opening Assets

Re-Opening of Hancock County Post COVID-19

Hancock County Suggested Re-Opening Procedures Flyer

Staying Safe from COVID-19 Flyer

COVID-19 Return to Work Plan

Meeting in World of Physical Distancing

The Virus is Still With Us Flyer

The Virus is Still With Us Poster

Social Media Banners & Graphics

Share these in your social media channels to remind people about social distancing, handwashing, and more—including how to contact Hancock Health if you’re feeling ill.

Social Media Banners:

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Facebook Banner

Instagram Story

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Social Media Graphics:

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Social Copy: Most viruses spread mainly from person-to-person, which is why it’s so important to avoid large crowds. The @CDC recommends maintaining a distance of six (6) feel when you’re in close contact with others. Thankfully, many of our favorite restaurants are still offering drive-through and carryout options for when craving strikes!

Social Copy: In an effort to flatten the coronavirus curve and minimize the immediate demand on the healthcare system, we encourage you to stay home as much as possible over the coming weeks. Consider adopting a family book club, planning a board game night, or adding in daily fitness video to adjust to your new routine!

Social Copy: Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, and/or shortness of breath. If you’re experiencing any of the symptoms, please call Hancock County’s Coronavirus Hotline at 1.317.325.COVD (2683) or email nurse@hancockregional.org.

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COVID-19 symptoms include a cough, fever and shortness of breath. If someone has any of those symptoms and isn’t tested, they should isolate themselves. The @CDC says those who are isolating themselves and not being tested can discontinue isolation after they’ve had no fever for at least 72 hours without the use of medicine that reduces fevers, AND at least seven (7) days after their first symptoms appeared.

Social Copy: To stop the spread of germs, cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. The @CDC recommends using a tissue if there’s one available, then tossing it into a covered waste bucket and washing your hands. If you can’t find a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve—not your hand!

Social Copy: Keeping your hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Try making it fun by singing “Happy Birthday” twice!

Social Copy: DYK: The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to it? By staying away from people who are ill, you greatly reduce your likelihood of getting sick. Let’s be honest: Social distancing is difficult! Minimize the frustration of not being able to see your loved ones in person by turning to technology. Catch Sunday’s church service on a live stream, plan a FaceTime call with a friend down the road, or pull out your favorite stationary and send some snail mail. By working together, even when apart, we can improve the health of our community.

Social Copy: Protect yourself from illness by cleaning your frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, desks, faucets, and—you guessed it—your cell phone! Most common EPA-registered household disinfectants will work. Just make sure you’re using disinfectants appropriate for the surface. The @CDC has additional recommendations about household cleaners on their website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html.

Social Copy: Although there haven’t been reports of pets or other animals becoming sick with COVID-19, the @CDC recommends that people with the virus limit contact with animals until more is known. In the meantime, it never hurts to stock up on an extra bag of pet food!

Social Copy: Perhaps the most challenging aspect of social or physical distancing is maintaining contact with your loved ones. Thankfully, technology can help you offer greetings from a safe distance! Here are three ways to easily connect during this time:

Write a handwritten note to a loved one and drop it in the mail.
Video chat with a loved one! Those with a smartphone can use FaceTime while others are able to video chat through a computer using Skype or Facebook Messenger.
Pick up the phone and call your loved one.

How are you staying connected with your loved ones while you @StayIN?

Social Copy: As part of your everyday prevention actions, the @CDC recommends cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and objects. High touch surfaces include tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, and more. For more on how to properly clean and disinfect your spaces, visit the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/disinfecting-your-home.html

Social Copy: Don’t let being cooped up at home drive you towards eating snacks and junk food! Enter the time/distance technique. If you know you’re not truly hungry, but you keep craving chips or cookies, give yourself 15 minutes. Talk a walk, read, call a friend, or clean for 15 minutes. But what if after the 15 minutes you still crave the chips? Eat them, mindfully of course! Measure our one serving and eat it off a plate or bowl.

Social Copy: @Hancock Wellness Center is working to bring you workouts through Facebook Live, so in those instances where your pesky cravings win—you can balance the extra calories with additional movement. You can also find a variety of online workouts available via the @Chicago Tribune. https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-life-online-home-virtual-workouts-coronavirus-tt-0318-20200320-33lwwhwqavatzl3bz7jit7yozy-story.html

Social Copy: If you’re not one for the newspaper crossword, consider downloading a new game on your smartphone or tablet to keep your brain in tip-top shape while practice social distancing. Apps like Words with Friends, Wordscapes, and Lumosity offer cognitive and scientific games designed to improve your working memory and stimulate your brain. Plus, winner gets bragging rights!

Social Copy:Instead of lying in bed with a laptop, try to make your home workspace a little more deliberate! It could be as simple as moving a nightstand into the far away corner of your room, clear from distractions and sitting in an upright chair, like you would at your desk. A simple, dedicated workspace can also serve as an important signal to those you live with that you’re ‘at work’. Just don’t forget to give yourself breaks throughout the day to stretch, get away from the screen, and enjoy fresh air!

Social Copy: Instead of lying in bed with a laptop, try to make your home workspace a little more deliberate! It could be as simple as moving a nightstand into the far away corner of your room, clear from distractions and sitting in an upright chair, like you would at your desk. A simple, dedicated workspace can also serve as an important signal to those you live with that you’re ‘at work’. Just don’t forget to give yourself breaks throughout the day to stretch, get away from the screen, and enjoy fresh air!

Social Copy: Besides reducing stress and increasing intelligence, reading is a great way to minimize your screen time and wind down in the evening. Did you know that you can chat with a librarian and access various books online through @Hancock County Public Library? Share your favorite reads below.