Most important action to take during the Coronavirus episode?
Read! Read! Read! Stay informed from best sources!!
Ready Access to excellent websites for FAQ’s:
- CMS has issued a series of FAQs related to the COVID-19 virus. You can find them here: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/03062020-covid-19-faqs.pdf
- Updated daily at least once or twice daily https://www.ready.gov/pandemic
- John’s Hopkins Hot-spot Map: https://www.foxnews.com/health/coronavirus-heat-map-johns-hopkins-university
- A complete map of Coronavirus occurrence in the world
- This organization has an incredible up to date website for general knowledge and breaking events of Coronavirus
- HomeTown Health – HomeTown Health University hometownhealthonline.com
- DCH Coronavirus update – COVID-19 Information Powerpoint
Given:
- Rural hospitals may become safety net hospitals if urban centers become overrun and offload their non-tertiary patients
- Hospital based nursing homes are highly vulnerable locations as exemplified by the Seattle Washington nursing home event
- Business Offices are critically important to the survival of rural hospitals due to cash flow needs
- Physician and health care practitioner access are critical since there is already a shortage of these skills and any loss or disruption of services can hurt the financial viability of the rural hospitals