HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — People who visit the elderly to take care of them in their homes are jumping through hoops to not spread COVID-19.
At ComForCare in Hendersonville, the staff has implemented a daily questionnaire.
"If they answer yes to any of those [questions], they are not allowed to go to their shift," said Linda Simonds.
Questions cover travel, exposure to people with COVID-19 and their personal health.
Lisa Simonds is directing caregivers on what their day needs to involve now that the virus is a threat.
"The world may feel upside down, but we want you to stand up straight. We want you to contribute to this team," Simonds said.
Some clients have expressed concern about still having caregivers visit their homes.
"Some are nervous... they want to know what other clients our caregivers are working with. What they are doing outside of their homes," she said.
Caregivers who show any signs of being sick are not allowed to report to work.
"It crushes them if they get sick, but now the seriousness of what we're talking about here has escalated it so much," ComForCare owner Mike Sluder said.
ComForCare Hendersonville employs roughly 50 caregivers. The office is hiring extra caregivers so if someone on staff does get sick the client doesn't suffer.
"We're an essential need. These people can't do without us," Sluder said.
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