The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently issued recommendations for assisted living and residential care facilities to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Many area facilities are voluntarily following precautions by not allowing visitors access to these homes.
The director of Missouri's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Jenny Hollandsworth, was at the Capitol today to discuss the most recent guidelines to protect our citizens, especially the elderly population which is considered at higher risk for contracting the virus.
She emphasized that this is a temporary response, that residential care facilities are following these protections out of love and concern for their residents, and that representatives from the department are always available to address issues and access these properties if needed.
“I know it can be frustrating to not be able to visit loves ones, but I am thankful that these care centers are making their residents’ health a top priority,” said Sen. White. “Voluntarily following the expert’s guidelines is an excellent first step to prevent the onset and spread of this virus.”
For more resources and information on preventive guidelines, refer to the Missouri Department of Health’s Ombudsman Program or the Centers for Disease Control’s website.
“I know it can be frustrating to not be able to visit loves ones, but I am thankful that these care centers are making their residents’ health a top priority,” said Sen. White. “Voluntarily following the expert’s guidelines is an excellent first step to prevent the onset and spread of this virus.”
For more resources and information on preventive guidelines, refer to the Missouri Department of Health’s Ombudsman Program or the Centers for Disease Control’s website.
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