Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been previously identified in humans. Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people. Detailed investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans. Several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans. Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.
Source: WHO
To Our Valued Clients, Healthcare Workers and Associates
Our core focus is to provide a healthy and safe working environment for our personnel, while mitigating the potential spread of any illnesses, so that they may continue to provide high-quality service to our clients, without any emergency interruption. As part of our standard operating procedures, Impact Life Home Care’s caregivers are trained on ways to reduce the risk of illness.
- All our caregivers are fully COVID-19 vaccinated.
- Our associates and personnel have been provided with appropriate PPE equipment, including face masks and gloves.
- All internal staff experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms will be asked to work remotely, where possible, and will be encouraged to self-quarantine pending a full medical clearance.
- In-person interviews for any potential associate who has self-identified as having cold or flu-like symptoms will be rescheduled, unless accommodations for an interview can be made.
- All persons who have been in close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 will not be permitted in our office or at any of our client locations, for a period of no less than 14 days from the date of diagnosis.
As a leading provider of home care services, we recognize our team serves a vulnerable population, and we take that privilege very seriously.
NOTE: This page includes news and helpful resources regarding COVID-19 and our precautionary steps to contain the spread. It will be updated regularly to reflect current information.