Coronavirus COVID-19
There are 1,763,539 confirmed cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 in Ohio. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) along with other public health agencies such as the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are closely monitoring the spread of this infection.
Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline:
1-833-4ASKODH (1-833-427-5634)
Information for Assisted Living Providers
- Encourage frequent hand washing and use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers
- Cover coughs and sneezes - face masks are recommended
- Stay home when you are sick and encourage staff and visitors to do the same
- Review your current infection control guidelines, policies and procedures to ensure they follow current recommendations to prevent the spread of illnesses
- Visit trusted sources and share information that is current and fact-based. Sign up for automatic email updates from public health agencies to stay informed.
- Provide training and education on topics such as hand hygiene and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Prevent spreading infection to other healthcare facilities by informing providers prior to transferring residents with suspected or confirmed respiratory illness
OALA Resources
OALA is committed to providing resources to all assisted living providers through this unprecedented time.
ODH Information Disseminated March 26, 2020 - Click Links Below:
Additional Resources from ODH:
Coronavirus Preparation & Response Toolkit
This toolkit from Argentum contains resources, links, and suggested best practices for a thoughtful approach to coronavirus preparation and response in senior living communities.