The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists several steps you can take to help protect yourself from COVID-19. We encourage you and your loved ones to take the following precautions
People have a variety of healthcare needs that don’t disappear during a pandemic. Many patients are minimizing trips to their doctor’s office or the hospital, but you may still need care. The clinicians are trained for times like these. Home is often the safest place to receive needed care because there is less potential to be exposed to COVID-19 and other community infectious diseases. From skilled nursing and home health aides to physical, speech, and occupational therapy, you may be able to receive the care you need in the comfort and convenience of home.
Safety Precautions to Help Keep You and Your Family Safe
We’re taking extra safety precautions to help protect you and your family during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Here are a few examples:
Protective Equipment: Our care center teams wear appropriate protective equipment such as masks and gloves every time they interact with you. We’re also asking patients to wear masks during visits.
Screenings: Before coming to your home, your care team must complete a daily self-assessment to check for symptoms of illness. We’ll also call you and ask about any symptoms of illness and exposure to others with COVID-19.
Education: We provide you and your caregivers with education about proper hand hygiene, household infection control practices, how to monitor for symptoms that you need emergency help or further medical care, and more.
We have an internal emergency response team overseeing our safety precautions and are closely following guidance from the CDC and public health resources to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
What You Can Do to Stay Safe
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists several steps you can take to help protect yourself from COVID-19. We encourage you and your loved ones to take the following precautions:
-Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water aren’t available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
-Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
-Avoid close contact with people who are sick by staying home as much as possible and keeping about 6 feet between yourself and others.
-Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others.
-Stay home when you’re sick.
-Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
-Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Med.Care Infusion Services Is Here for You
If you have in-home care needs, we encourage you to reach out to learn more. Here are a few reasons Amedisys is a trusted home health care provider:
-We’re well-equipped to provide high-quality care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
-If you have an urgent need, you can call us 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
-You’ll work with a caring team that is dedicated to your health and well-being.
-We’ve been serving patients and families since 1982.
