Remember to stay in communication with your loved ones—and take care of yourself.
On February 29, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19. Just last Friday, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency amid the global pandemic, and federal officials also moved to stop the majority of nursing home visits.
Concierge Care Advisors has been out in front of the coronavirus outbreak and leading the way in ensuring our Advisors have been fully briefed and trained in best practices. Although our advisors are trained and certified in proper infection control procedures as part of becoming a CCA-Certified Advisor, we recently added additional training. As a result, all of our Advisors have taken a certified continuing education (CE) course for healthcare professionals on infection control and barrier protection. This course specifically covered key topics including:
- Identify how pathogens may be transmitted in the work environment.
- Apply current scientifically accepted infection prevention and control principles to work practice.
- Explain ways to minimize the opportunity for transmission of pathogens to patients and healthcare workers.
- Describe Sepsis and its principles of treatment.
The Concierge Care Advisors Difference: Advisor Training & Certification
Each one of our Care Advisors goes through a comprehensive training and certification program that ensure the highest level of customer service and satisfaction. It’s this level of commitment and professionalism that sets us apart—and gives you the peace of mind you deserve it identifying the best senior care solution.
We navigate the complex senior care industry, so you don’t have to. Whether you’re in Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, Tacoma, Olympia, or anywhere in western Washington, we can help refer you to quality senior housing and assisted living.
Call us today (855) 444-7364 if we can help you navigate your senior care needs during this time of deep concern for our loved ones.
While we recognize the importance of keeping a safe distance from seniors during the outbreak, there are ways to stay connected. “Although isolation is the right response to the coronavirus pandemic, we need the exact opposite in response to the loneliness epidemic” according to Kasley Killam. In her article How to Prevent Loneliness in a Time of Social Distancing in Scientific American, Killam outlines five suggestion for how to connect without contact:
- Be Face-to-Face from Afar
- One-Minute Kindness
- Cultivate Your Community
- Deepen or Broaden
- Use a Tool
Podcast from author Gretchen Rubin: Coping during COVID-19 — How to Stay Happier and Calmer in Difficult Times.
Seven Ways to Cope With Anxiety During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Coronavirus and Older Adults: Your Questions Answered
Coronavirus and the Sun: a Lesson from the 1918 Influenza Pandemic
