Click below to access our policy adhering to CDC guidelines and physician orders to collect nasopharyngeal specimens for testing for 2019-Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes COVID-19: https://80fee2ec951e17a2efc9-3f722877eef59cb04cbb76e3d9907237.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/hcrmi_40a3e3a2fd935f4172efb94e0cb9b2c7.pdf
We have recommendations for an COVID Area/Unit. This is a dedicated space in the facility to care for residents with Confirmed COVID-19. This could be a dedicated floor, unit, or wing in the facility or group of rooms at the end of a unit. To access our guidance, click here: https://80fee2ec951e17a2efc9-3f722877eef59cb04cbb76e3d9907237.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/hcrmi_363db39294a203fabeaf859a9096ba3b.pdf
At this point in the pandemic, I doubt that many of you are actually thinking about doing any international travel; however, the World Health Organization posted an interesting article on ”Immunity Passports”. So, what is an “Immunity Passport” you ask? I can tell you what it ISN’T! It is not an international passport for travel but rather a pretty innovative …
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes First Testfor Patient At-Home Sample Collection Last week the FDA authorized the first diagnostic test with a home collection option for COVID-19. This reissued EUA for LabCorp’s molecular test permits testing of a sample collected from the patient’s nose using a designated self-collection kit that contains nasal swabs and saline. Once patients self-swab to collect …
Leisure Living Management Dorothy, a resident at Boulder Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rockford, Michigan, turned 100 years old on Sunday, 4/19. Dorothy’s family worked with the Boulder Creek team to ensure her 100th birthday did not go uncelebrated! 31 cars lined up on the road and paraded Dorothy’s family through the parking lot as she waved and …
Peak Resources, Charlotte Staffing is significantly challenging during this time. There are several examples where our team has ventured outside of their normal daily routines to ensure that our residents are cared for and our staff know that they are appreciated. A handful of our administrative staff have forgone their business casual attire to don scrubs. While these individuals have …
Solano County, CaliforniaFebruary 2020 A summary of the CDC’s April 14 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report What is already known about this topic? Health care personnel (HCP) are at heightened risk of acquiring COVID-19 infection, but limited information exists about transmission in health care settings. What is added by this report? Among 121 HCP exposed to a patient with unrecognized …
As an employer during a pandemic situation, you are able to ask if the staff member is exhibiting those symptoms reflective of the current pandemic, in this case, COVID-19. Does the staff member have complaints of shortness of breath, a dry cough, fever or sore throat? Have they been tested? This information is to remain confidential and maintained in the …
