I stopped by the Assisted Living where my father lives this morning to drop off paperwork. (It was a DNR form. When he entered he didn't want to discuss it but now as Health Care Power of Attorney I wanted it on file.) I had called in advance and they said someone would come outside to meet me. When I arrived they had just received some deliveries. The staff, wearing masks and gloves, were wiping down every box and and every envelope with disinfecting wipes before taking them inside. While standing there another delivery of protective gowns was made. One of the staff arrived for work and someone took her temp using a special thermal thermometer which allowed them to stand at least 6 feet away. But the staff were still cheery and upbeat. They are professionals, they have trained for this. And I think we all need to thank our lucky stars they are there...
I am screened before I enter the building.
When I arrive in the room where I have been working (locked room) I sanitize the table I am working on, sanitize my hands, put on gloves and begin bagging the equipment. Gown, full face shield, smaller face mask, gloves, booties. So far I have made about 300. Next week I will begin packing disposable equipment BP cuffs, stethoscope, thermometers, as well as a few other items.
While I feel safe in the building I can not imagine what the staff is feeling while on visits. These are people that have family at home.
I pray that the bags that I am packing are the last ones that need to be done and there will be some leftover.
So to all the Health Care workers and other people still working, everyone from the Nurse's, CNA's to the truck drivers so the guy stocking shelves so the next person can hoard all the TP, THANK YOU for your hard work and dedication.
Thank you for recognizing them!
It kills me to have to miss “drop ins” with my LO 4 or 5 times a week, but I do know that the environment she’s in is far safer than anywhere else for her.
There was a rainbow, a SPECTACULAR ONE, over our house last night, and it served as a brief reminder that although it may take more time than any of us would want to wait, we must continue to have HOPE.
Good for you for following up on having important information on file.