COVID-19 Preparedness

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The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is challenges for all of us, but especially older adults and people with chronic conditions who are most vulnerable to the virus.Our in-home care makes it possible for older adults to heed the CDC’s recommendation for social distancing while continuing to receive the care they need to manage existing medical conditions.

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We  believe that the care we deliver is lower risk than the delivery of care in other settings, where

patients are more likely to be exposed. In-home care can help prevent unnecessary hospitalizations.

We are taking every possible precaution to protect our patients, and our staff from the spread of the virus:

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• Every in-home staff must pass a daily health screening before being approved for patient visits

• We have restricted access to our office for visitors, as well as clinicians to minimize our exposure to COVID-19

• We are utilizing the use of online technology when appropriate

• We are conducting risk assessments on every patient who is referred to our service or currently on our service

• We require personal protective equipment when treating patients with confirmed positive COVID-19 tests and those under home monitoring for coronavirus

• We have provided updated training on infectious disease control to all of our employees, including the proper use of protective equipment

• We’ve established a multi-disciplinary task force to coordinate and lead our efforts related to COVID-19

 

Positive Health Services is also working with local county  health departments, IDPH and the CDC, to help administer the Covid-19 vaccines to local communities to combat the Covid-19 virus .