Our response to COVID-19 Careers Volunteers News Contact LOCATIONS HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS FOR CAREGIVERS OUR SERVICES ABOUT US Home Care Our Response to COVID-19 OUR RESPONSE TO COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS PRECAUTIONS The health and safety of those we care for and work with is our highest priority. Compassus is closely monitoring the spread of the coronavirus and related developments, following guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and local health authorities. We’re taking extensive precautions to protect the safety of our patients, families and colleagues so patients can continue to receive safe, appropriate care. It is an honor to serve our patients and families with our core values of compassion, integrity and excellence. We are united as colleagues in our commitment to keeping the hospice promise, advancing the well-being and honoring the dignity of those we serve at this difficult time because we know – it’s at times like these our patients and communities need us most. Hospice and COVID-19 FAQ Phone and computer apps for staying connected with family (PDF, 580 KB) Minimizing COVID-19 risk at home (PDF, 1.4 MB) 8 ways we ensure home health patients and families are safe Follow strict screening protocols Use appropriate protective personal equipment Check temperatures of our staff before each home visit Wash hands thoroughly as specified by the CDC Maintain social distancing whenever possible No home visits for staff who show any symptoms of coronavirus Ensure patients receive proper nutrition, hydration and exercise; avoid bed sores; maintain proper circulation; and practice proper hygiene Hold virtual meetings and use telemonitoring services whenever possible Home health not only allows us to meet the needs of patients in a comfortable environment surrounded by loved ones, but it also opens up valuable hospital beds for those who need them most. Ensuring patients and families stay safe, connected, and healthy Hospice safety during the COVID-19 crisis Keeping meaningful connections during the COVID-19 crisis Helping patients and caregivers stay healthy during the COVID-19 crisis Palliative care via telehealth To provide additional support for patients, families and health care partners during the COVID-19 crisis, Compassus palliative care consults are now available via telehealth. A palliative care telehealth consult can encourage important goals of care conversations and palliative care can help with: Disease Co-management Medication Management Symptom Management Spiritual and Psychological Stress Advance Care Planning Learn more about Compassus Palliative Care Telehealth consults with these downloadable PDFs. For patients and families: Five Signs Palliative Care May be Needed (PDF, 270 KB) For health care partners: Palliative Care Via Telehealth (PDF, 300 KB) LinkedIn Facebook Privacy Policy Careers Disclaimer Notice of Nondiscrimination Contact Us 2017-2021 © FC Compassus LLC. All rights reserved. RECENT NEWS 11/18/21 Milford Location Achieves CHAP Hospice Accreditation 11/18/21 Rocky Hill Location Achieves CHAP Hospice Accreditation 11/17/21 Rhinelander and Arbor Vitae Locations Host 34th Annual Trees of Love Lighting Events 11/01/21 Compassus Locations in Tulsa, Vinita and Muskogee Add New Palliative Care Program ALL NEWS