It can be really concerning for any provider of home health in San Diego if an otherwise healthy senior in their care gets sick while there is a pandemic.

Now, what should you do if a senior gets sick during a global health crisis?

• Check if it’s not the virus.
  Any healthcare provider, including caregivers of home healthcare in California, will be trained to identify the symptoms of the pandemic. If it is indeed the virus that’s causing the global health crisis, then calling for immediate medical help is imperative. Otherwise, follow the next steps.
• Consult with the patient’s healthcare team.
  Tell the patient’s doctor immediately if the senior patient is sick. The doctor can help identify if the senior is suffering from common colds or any other illness, after all. However, with the pandemic, the consultation may happen via telehealth so prepare as much details as you can to help the doctor.
• Avoid going to healthcare facilities as much as possible.
  The risk of getting infected is higher at hospitals and medical clinics. If the senior’s ailment is just the regular cold or fever, proper care and skilled nursing in California should be sufficient.

Modern Home Health Care, Inc. is a home health agency in Chula Vista, California that’s dedicated to helping seniors receive the best care possible. Call us if you want our help in taking care of your senior loved one.