Information on Coronavirus Impact
Learn More About Our COVID – 19 Protocols
Heritage CareGivers will continue to focus on providing high-quality care for our clients. Care for disabled persons, seniors, adults, and children are considered essential services during a time of crisis, and we’re still here for you and your home care needs.
Caregivers and agency staff are encouraged to participate in vaccination programs when available to them, through local and state vaccination protocols. Click HERE for CDC information.
Concerns for those in need of caregiving services are completely understandable so rest assured that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and best practices are being followed so care can continue. Professional caregivers have always been trained to take measures to minimize the spread of illnesses and promote safe caregiving. This practice continues and is more important than ever when dealing with high-risk situations such as a pandemic or even during flu season.
We continue to follow CDC recommendations and protocols–in addition to existing infection control policies and procedures already in place—are being implemented:
Caregiver Wellness Checks
Caregivers are instructed to stay at home when sick and must report this to the office when they are feeling ill. Although this is standard policy on illness, it is even more important to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and its variants.
Caregivers will be asked if they have a “return to work order” before being assigned back to shifts with clients.