Home Health and Novel Coronavirus Patients

What do Caregivers Need to Know About Coronavirus Treatment?

As U.S communities face the possibility of Coronavirus spreading to citizens, many home health agencies are scrambling to educate their caregivers about how to deal with patients who may be infected with the virus and might not be aware, as well as how to protect those caregivers from the virus when conducting routine homecare visits. Additionally, with around 15 confirmed cases in America to date (as of March 1, 2020), when these patients are discharged from the hospital, what type of homecare will they need from the agency standpoint? In this blog we will cover some of the basics, answering some of the most common questions while reporting the latest developments and facts from the CDC.