Coronavirus has the potential to drastically change home health forever. And, we’re all aware of the threat that the coronavirus is posing on our lifestyle and daily health care system. So, what do we do?
Lets look into the past. Media, physicians, and health care providers were not always equipped with knowledge of viruses. And so, many protective measures were ignored that might’ve save lives. This had changed us culturally.
But when this pandemic broke, many of us unconsciously adopted a more positive and health-conscious lifestyle. Thus, affecting many of the everyday actions we’ve taken for granted.
How and Why Home Health Care is Going to Change Forever
The lengthy quarantine with this pandemic has negatively impacted many people’s lives. All over the world schools, colleges, offices, and businesses have been closed down. Moreover, the media kept us tuned-in by updating the people about new symptoms, fatalities and new cases daily.
As a result, the world became not just careful, but knowledgeable. These changes in our ideology have to be for the betterment of all generations. So, what is changing? Here is a list of just some of the bigger home health care transformations. Be sure to check out our COVID-19 Policy.
- People are researching more home health care providers. Choosing the right homecare specialist is more important than ever.
- Caretakers don’t ignore the coughing, sneezing, fever, or other flu-like symptoms as easily. We especially notice these things in our elderly.
- Workers try and avoid touching our eyes, face, and nose as often, as well as other preventative habits. We encourage the same of our clients.
- We’re more conscious of covering our mouths with a tissue or bent elbow while coughing or sneezing around patients.
- We make better judgements with hospital visits when feeling unwell. Remedying more at home and limiting our exposure to hospitals as often will inevitably lower our risk.
- Homecare workers are more aware and adept at spotting symptoms that can result in earlier testing. This increased attention saves lives.
- Home health providers are usually certified in a variety of pathogens (Check out our Bloodborne Certifications) and other dangers. Decision-makers are more careful in choosing the home care workers that encourage a healthier lifestyle.
- We place more value in educating our newer generations, in all health fields, about the importance of sanitation. Washing hands before and after any work, taking extra hygienic measures, or simply wearing a mask. Also, having hand sanitizers more readily available and encouraging its use is top-of-mind.
Turning a negative into a positive
More than 2 million households in the United States have appointed verified home healthcare workers to ensure a healthier environment. This number will continue to grow as we see the benefits of a more health-minded lifestyle. Family First is here for you when it comes to any information you need or questions you might have.
Conclusion
This pandemic has changed the way we think. It has altered our daily activities as well as mental-health. And, we cannot afford to take these new changes for granted. So, it is our responsibility to keep our older generations safe from preventable dangers.
