Touchmark remains committed to providing a safe community for all who live and work in our communities. We continue to closely follow the guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention as well as local health and governmental agencies. We have also taken it a step further by investing in our own Accula™ SARS-CoV-2 testing machines for COVID-19. As guidelines change frequently, we encourage you to call to learn more about the current operations at your local Touchmark community.

TESTING MACHINES COMING TO CAMPUS

Touchmark has proactively purchased Accula™ SARS-CoV-2 test machines for on-campus use to arrange safer indoor family visits during the winter. Though we initially received the BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 test machines as part of the initiative led by the federal government earlier this year, we knew this testing method was only ideal for diagnosing COVID-19 when symptoms are present. It was less accurate when symptoms are not present, and an additional PCR test would be needed to confirm results. While they are a positive piece of our overall defense, the Accula machine tests provide a more reliable test result, even when asymptomatic.

RESIDENT FLEXIBILITY & FAMILY VISITS

Residents may request Accula tests in order to come and go from the community more freely and for longer periods of time without needing to quarantine upon return. Family members and loved ones who wish to visit residents on campus are now able to sign up for a same-day Accula test and visit. Please note that even with a negative test result, residents and visitors will still need to be screened upon entry or reentry to the community and wear a mask in shared spaces. See the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for further details on this process, pricing, and protocols.

UPCOMING PLANS & OPERATIONS

For 40 years and counting, we have remained committed to the well-being of all who live and work here. Right now, this means we continue the methods we know keep us safe, including wearing our masks when around others, avoiding crowds, washing our hands and using hand sanitizer frequently, remaining 6 feet apart from others outside our households, and limiting nonessential travel into public spaces.

Touchmark is also developing our plans regarding an eventual COVID-19 vaccine. We submitted our COVID-19 vaccine registration request by the federal government’s November 6 deadline, which means we will be able to provide prioritized vaccinations to all residents and team members once an FDA-approved vaccine is available.

While it isn’t easy maintaining a high level of caution for this long, we are excited to share this new option for connecting with loved ones. We are filled with gratitude for your resilience and understanding as we all work together.

Touchmark Champions

Touchmark Champions are team members who exemplify making smart decisions in all aspects of their lives to protect residents and their fellow team members.

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This page was last updated on 12/18/2020.