COVID-19 update

Health Matters

COVID-19 Update No. 1

March 14, 2020

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak has captured worldwide attention and raised concerns among families, communities, countries and companies. Its rapid spread, sometimes conflicting information and different governmental responses in addressing the virus has caused confusion, and anxiety. We are providing you with initial information on how Gaunley Home Care is approaching this issue. 

Gaunley Home Care’s first priority is you, your loved ones and our Clients

As a reflection of our values and culture, our first priority is and always will be yours and patient’s safety and well-being. You play a crucial role in keeping your families and community healthy by routinely practising established hygiene procedures to prevent the spread of germs. 

How Gaunley Home Care is responding to the COVID-19 outbreak

1. We are closely following the update provided by the Center of Disease Control(CDC). We are also listening closely to the update provided by the COVID-19 task force led by the vice president Mike Pence.
2. We are temporarily closing our office from 03/16/2020 - 03/20/2020. Our management team will be working from home, and all questions and concerns will be addressed by email (gaunleyhomecare@gmail.com) and phone(717-615-0352). 
3. We will provide basic hygiene items such as gloves and hand sanitizers upon request. 

How you can help

Reduce risk of infection: You are the most important and first line of defense against the spread of germs.

All employees are required to follow established hygiene measures to prevent the spread of disease at work. It's in your best interest to set the same expectations at home for your family. These includes:

• Frequent hand-washing
• Covering your mouth/nose while coughing or sneezing
• Properly disposing of tissues and washing your hands after handling
• Avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth

Please read the posters we have provided you. More information and resources can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html