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Dear Editor:
As each day of the coronavirus pandemic passes, family members, staff and communities are becoming increasingly worried about the health and safety of those inside long-term care …
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Dear Editor:
As each day of the coronavirus pandemic passes, family members, staff and communities are becoming increasingly worried about the health and safety of those inside long-term care facilities. For those with a loved one in a nursing home, AARP Wyoming recommends asking the facility six key questions:
Has anyone in the nursing home tested positive for COVID-19?
What is the nursing home doing to prevent infections?
Does nursing home staff have the personal protective equipment and training they need to stay safe and keep their patients safe?
What is the nursing home doing to help residents stay connected with their families or other loved ones during this time?
What is the plan for the nursing home to communicate important information to both residents and families on a regular basis?
Is the nursing home currently at full staffing levels for nurses, aides, and other workers?
For those who are concerned about the safety of a loved one living in a nursing home, contact the Wyoming long term care ombudsman, Patricia Hall, at 307-777-2885. Families and caregivers can also find additional information and resources about COVID-19 at www.aarp.org/coronavirus.
Sam Shumway
State Director, AARP Wyoming
Cheyenne
