{"id":5254,"date":"2020-03-05T15:56:08","date_gmt":"2020-03-05T15:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kentuckyseniorliving.org\/?p=5254"},"modified":"2020-03-11T15:21:02","modified_gmt":"2020-03-11T15:21:02","slug":"very-important-information-from-argentum-re-coronavirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kentuckyseniorliving.org\/very-important-information-from-argentum-re-coronavirus\/","title":{"rendered":"Very Important Information from Argentum re: Coronavirus"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Very Important Information from Argentum re: Coronavirus<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Bob received the following communication from James Balda, President &amp; CEO of Argentum regarding the Coronavirus:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Robert,<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>The news surrounding the spread of the\u00a0coronavirus (COVID-19) around the world and in the United States is creating justifiable concerns for senior living providers and others in our industry. While much about the spread of the disease is still unknown, indications point to the fact that older people, and those with preexisting medical conditions, appear to be more vulnerable, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The fatality rate is still being analyzed, but\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jama\/fullarticle\/2762130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a paper released<\/a>\u00a0by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) that studied recorded cases of coronavirus from mainland China as of February 11, shows the average fatality rate at 2.3%. However, that rises to 8% in those between 70-79 and 14.8% in those over 80.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>At this point, there is no vaccine and\u00a0no specific medicine recommended to prevent or treat the new coronavirus, according to WHO. However, there are simple precautions you can take, including:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><em>Practice good hand hygiene (wash your hands, use gloves, use hand sanitizers)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Be cognizant of respiratory hygiene and sneeze\/cough etiquette (use of disposable tissues)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Engage in environmental cleaning (wipe down surfaces with antibacterial\/virucide cleaners and clean frequently touched areas)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Educate your residents and visitors about prevention practices, response, and precautions at your communities<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Remind staff and volunteers of training on sources of exposure, prevention, and recognition of symptoms and communication protocols<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>As an Argentum member, I want to assure you that we are working closely with our partners and relevant stakeholders to gather additional information to share with you regarding the coronavirus.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>We appreciate your dedication and diligence as we work together to combat this challenge.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>James Balda<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>President &amp; CEO<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Argentum\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The following links will take you to Argentum's Coronavirus toolkit, sample talking points to use when communicating about the Coronavirus, and a \"what to do now\" checklist - all provided by Argentum. There are also links to several articles written about the Coronavirus.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.argentum.org\/coronavirustoolkit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click Here<\/a>\u00a0for a comprehensive toolkit which will be updated regularly as more facts and information become available.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kentuckyseniorliving.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coronavirus-messaging.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click Here<\/a>\u00a0for Talking Points you can use when communicating with residents, staff, family members, visitors\/vendors, and the media about the Coronavirus.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kentuckyseniorliving.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coronavirus-What-You-Can-Do-Now-Checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click Here<\/a>\u00a0for Communications and Operational items that can be addressed now.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/summary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Summary<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/hcp\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Information for Healthcare Professionals<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/SLTC\/covid-19\/controlprevention.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Control and Prevention<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/about\/share-facts.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fabout%2Fshare-facts-stop-fear.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Share Facts About COVID-19: Know the facts about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and help stop the spread of rumors.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Very Important Information from Argentum re: Coronavirus Bob received the following communication from James Balda, President &amp; CEO of Argentum regarding the Coronavirus: Robert, The news surrounding the spread of the\u00a0coronavirus (COVID-19) around the world and in the United States is creating justifiable concerns for senior living providers and others in our industry. 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