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Coronavirus Resources for Home Care & Hospice

August 28, 2023

At the National Association for Home Care & Hospice, we are concerned about COVID-19 and how it is impacting our members and their patients. As we continue to learn more about this virus, we invite our members and visitors from the home care and hospice community to use this page as a resource. Information will continue to be updated as it is available.

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People at a Higher Risk for More Serious Symptoms of COVID-19

  • 65 years or older
  • Cancer
  • Cerebrovascular disease
  • Chronic kidney disease*
  • Chronic lung diseases*
  • Chronic liver diseases*
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Diabetes mellitus, type 1 and type 2*
  • Disabilities*
  • Heart conditions (such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies)
  • HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)
  • Immunocompromised condition or weakened immune system
  • Mental health disorders*
  • Neurologic conditions limited to dementia
  • Obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m2)*
  • Primary Immunodeficiencies
  • Pregnancy and recent pregnancy
  • Physical inactivity
  • Smoking, current and former
  • Solid organ or hematopoietic cell transplantation
  • Tuberculosis
  • Use of corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive medications

*Please see the CDC’s list of current medical conditions associated with more severe COVID-19

Treatment Options for People with COVID-19

IMPORTANT LINKS

Reported Cases

As of October 12, 2022, the current 7-day moving average of daily new cases (38,949) decreased 11.9% compared with the previous 7-day moving average (44,233). A total of 96,640,059 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the United States as of October 12, 2022.

Total Cases Reported: 96,640,059

Current 7-Day Average: 38,949

Previous 7-Day Average: 44,233

Change in 7-Day Average since Previous Week: -11.9%

*NEW* CDC GUIDELINES

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS & CAREGIVERS

NAHC ADVOCACY

SHARED RESOURCES

COVID-19 Screening and Testing Tools Provided by a Health System

EXTERNAL RESOURCES

Health Care Supply Chain, Provider Self-Care, and Emergency Preparedness Resources

For More Information:

CDC Guidance

CMS Guidance

Home Health
Hospice
Medicaid
Medicare
All

WHO Guidance

OSHA Guidance

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

INTERACTIVE TOOLS

WEBINARS & VIRTUAL EVENTS

Past Webinars

ARTICLES

HEALTH PROTOCOLS

The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The CDC recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:

  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
  • Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask (facemasks are only needed for those who show symptoms of coronavirus).
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
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