Starting in the Fall, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) forecast a rise in infection rates and positive cases. Despite the best data tracking, these forecasts currently lack the precision to predict sudden changes with enough notice for those most at risk. Viral transmission rates, as seen with the seasonal flu, are proven to increase as temperatures lower. Being prepared is one way to combat the major issues a new wave could bring for patient facilities.
Follow the Cases
If last year’s numbers are any indication, we are expected to see a 5-fold increase in cases between the months of September 2022 and January of next year.
Data pulled from CDC forecasting:
- Sept 2021 – 1.1m cases
- Jan 2022 – 5.7m cases
Preparing is Crucial for Critical Patients
For healthcare facilities with the most critical patients – such as assisted senior living, memory care, acute care, rehabilitation, substance abuse, and hospice – this poses a significant need for preparedness.
As a facility with high-risk patients, how can you be proactive?
- set your budget
- build your healthcare team
- review and update all safety procedures
- find solutions to impending issues
Time is our enemy when facing increasing infection. The longer it takes to secure qualified caregivers, the more you risk your patient’s safety.
We’ve got the Heroes you need!
At the height of infection, every facility needs a dependable team of healthcare heroes. At the end of the day, patients live by the hand of caregivers. Identifying the tools you need is only half the battle of being proactive, securing them is the second – and that’s where NurseCore can help.
With a full roster of qualified, professionally vetted RNs, LPNs, and CNAs in your area, we are well equipped to supplement your staffing needs. NurseCore imposes strict attendance policies, fully insures its caregiving staff, and has a local on-call service team dedicated to your 24/7 support. In addition, signing a staffing contract with NurseCore means no minimum usage, so you can have the contract in place for that “just in case” moment when you have no time to spare.
Forget a spotlight in the night sky, all you need to confidently secure the superheroes needed most by your patients is a quick call or email to NurseCore! Check out our staffing services and contact an office near you to take the next steps to securing your team.
0 Comments