"Nelson Marlborough ZLHealth COVID-19Coronavirus Information Blenheim Community Based Assessment Centre Managing uncertainty and fear around COVID-19 What is a community-based assessment centre? Acommunity-based assessment centre (CBAC) is where you can get screened and assessed for COVID-19. You might also be tested All CBAC services are free of charge. If youhave been overseas in the last 14 days, or have been in close contact FOCUS ON THINGS YOU CAN CONTROL KEEP UP TO DATE with someone who has, please seck advice from a CBAC urgently if you develop any symptoms. Phone 0800 358 4636. If you haven't travelled recently, or been indlose contact with someone KEEP but stick to credible CONNECTED Phone, text or tak over the fence (keep am apart) information Sources, such as www.covidgovtne Wash your hands, get your fuvaccine and practice physical distancing who has, please phone Healthline (0800 350 5453) first to see if you should go to a CBAC. Assessment, screening and testing - what's the difference? Not everyone who is screened at a CBACis nocessarily tested for COVID-19. Screening: Screeningis when a clinician asks you screening questions about: anyoverseas travel you have done inthelast 14 days, or any close contact HEAD OUTSIDE KEEPIT KEEP DOING THE you've had with people who have been overseas IF YOU CAN IN PERSPECTIVE THINGS YOU ENJOY Physical activity and being outside makes you feel better Formost. COVID-19 wl beflu-lke symptoms tomake you feel happy and calm anyclose contact you'vehad with people who have, or may have, COVID-19 your clinical symptoms. Assessment: After screening a clinician will decide if youneed to be assessed Assessment happens inside the CBAC, with the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)inuse. fO Testing: After an assessment, a clinician will ecide if you need to be tested. If so, they will take a swab (sample) from you and send it to a laboratory for testing it is veryimportant that if you have a swab taken you remainin careful isolation and followthe physical distancing rules. TAKE A BREAK INVOLVE YOUR KIDS CONSIDER ASKING TO from social media and Make a plan, teach kids how CHANGE THE SUBJECT, be selective about what you follow they can help, folowroutines ifyoufind the COVID-19 and beavailable to them conversation overwhelming Protect yourself and others from COVID-19 Wash your hands with soap and water often (for at least 20 seconds). Thendry. Cough or sneeze into your elbow or by covering your mouth and nose with tissues. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects, Suchas doorknobs The Blenheim CBAC is located at the old netbal courts, Horton Park, 296 Redwood Street Phone: 021531843 / Open 7 days 8.30am-5.30pm NEED MORE SUPPORT? HERE ARE SOME OPTIONS: Unite against COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Advice. If you are worried you (or your whanau) have symptoms of Coronavirus, call 0800 358 5453. Other medical advice 0800 61 16 Don't touch your eyes nose or mouth if your hands are not clean Putused tissues 1737- National Telephone Counselling Service. Available 24/7. Text or call Stay home if you feel unwel. Check out some mindfulness apps suchas: Headspace, Calm, Insight Timer inthe bin or a bag immediately. Nelson Marlborough moreintformation visit: WWw.covid19.govt.nz Health For updates and more information visit: MARCH 2020 A--- "Nelson Marlborough ZLHealth COVID-19Coronavirus Information Blenheim Community Based Assessment Centre Managing uncertainty and fear around COVID-19 What is a community-based assessment centre? Acommunity-based assessment centre (CBAC) is where you can get screened and assessed for COVID-19. You might also be tested All CBAC services are free of charge. If youhave been overseas in the last 14 days, or have been in close contact FOCUS ON THINGS YOU CAN CONTROL KEEP UP TO DATE with someone who has, please seck advice from a CBAC urgently if you develop any symptoms. Phone 0800 358 4636. If you haven't travelled recently, or been indlose contact with someone KEEP but stick to credible CONNECTED Phone, text or tak over the fence (keep am apart) information Sources, such as www.covidgovtne Wash your hands, get your fuvaccine and practice physical distancing who has, please phone Healthline (0800 350 5453) first to see if you should go to a CBAC. Assessment, screening and testing - what's the difference? Not everyone who is screened at a CBACis nocessarily tested for COVID-19. Screening: Screeningis when a clinician asks you screening questions about: anyoverseas travel you have done inthelast 14 days, or any close contact HEAD OUTSIDE KEEPIT KEEP DOING THE you've had with people who have been overseas IF YOU CAN IN PERSPECTIVE THINGS YOU ENJOY Physical activity and being outside makes you feel better Formost. COVID-19 wl beflu-lke symptoms tomake you feel happy and calm anyclose contact you'vehad with people who have, or may have, COVID-19 your clinical symptoms. Assessment: After screening a clinician will decide if youneed to be assessed Assessment happens inside the CBAC, with the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)inuse. fO Testing: After an assessment, a clinician will ecide if you need to be tested. If so, they will take a swab (sample) from you and send it to a laboratory for testing it is veryimportant that if you have a swab taken you remainin careful isolation and followthe physical distancing rules. TAKE A BREAK INVOLVE YOUR KIDS CONSIDER ASKING TO from social media and Make a plan, teach kids how CHANGE THE SUBJECT, be selective about what you follow they can help, folowroutines ifyoufind the COVID-19 and beavailable to them conversation overwhelming Protect yourself and others from COVID-19 Wash your hands with soap and water often (for at least 20 seconds). Thendry. Cough or sneeze into your elbow or by covering your mouth and nose with tissues. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects, Suchas doorknobs The Blenheim CBAC is located at the old netbal courts, Horton Park, 296 Redwood Street Phone: 021531843 / Open 7 days 8.30am-5.30pm NEED MORE SUPPORT? HERE ARE SOME OPTIONS: Unite against COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Advice. If you are worried you (or your whanau) have symptoms of Coronavirus, call 0800 358 5453. Other medical advice 0800 61 16 Don't touch your eyes nose or mouth if your hands are not clean Putused tissues 1737- National Telephone Counselling Service. Available 24/7. Text or call Stay home if you feel unwel. Check out some mindfulness apps suchas: Headspace, Calm, Insight Timer inthe bin or a bag immediately. Nelson Marlborough moreintformation visit: WWw.covid19.govt.nz Health For updates and more information visit: MARCH 2020 A---