It is True Care’s mission to protect our clients, home health aides and our nurses. COVID-19 is a new virus that has required the world to quickly adapt and find ways to stay safe; as a trusted Home Care Agency, we immediately put protocols in place to ensure safety and continued quality of care for our clients. We are following city, state and federal guidelines and have implemented many initiatives and programs to address the concerns of infection from COVID-19.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is reserved, for the most part, for health care workers and other individuals working in a healthcare environment. During this unprecedented time, everyone is using PPE to protect themselves from COVID-19. Everyday use of PPE for non-health care workers usually includes a face covering and gloves. PPE use for healthcare workers can include a face covering, eye protection, a gown or protective “suit” and gloves.
To our valued front line workers,
We want to thank you for your courage and perseverance as you journey into work in the face of the current pandemic. We are proud to have you as a part of our team and want to thank you for sticking by us at this very challenging time.
For this purpose, we have put together this tribute to YOU — the home health aides and nurses of New York City — who go out in the field, day after day.
Thank you for your tireless efforts and bravery. You are the Heroes In Our Homes!
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