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The concept of “safety” can change depending on our circumstances. I think we would all agree that safety in the world of COVID-19 looks different than it did six months ago. As we begin to re-emerge from COVID-related closures and cancellations, I want to give you an update on what safety looks like at the University of Vermont Health Network, and how we are tirelessly working to keep our patients and staff as safe as possible.

In accordance with changing state guidelines in Vermont and New York, our hospitals and health care facilities are gradually welcoming back patients for non-urgent and elective procedures and appointments that do not require a hospital stay. While the details necessarily will look a little different at each organization, the common theme is that we are taking additional precautions across the health system to keep our patients and our staff safe. Some of this work includes:

Social distancing: We all have heard about the need to stay at least six feet apart to minimize the spread of COVID-19. At our health care facilities, this translates into measures such as scheduling only a few appointments at a time; asking some patients to wait in their cars prior to their exam; and continuing to restrict visitors.

Screening: We are screening our staff for signs of COVID-19 exposure, and we’re also checking temperatures and asking a few questions of patients as they enter our buildings. For patients with respiratory complaints or a fever, we are taking every precaution to minimize exposure to others and get them the care they need.

Masking: This is a fundamental precaution for all patients and staff: Everyone will wear a mask. Patients who don’t have a mask will be provided one.

Patient testing: For certain outpatient surgeries and procedures, some patients will be tested for COVID-19 and asked to quarantine until their appointment. Details will be available from care providers.

Cleaning and sanitizing: We are thoroughly cleaning exam rooms between patients, as usual. Also, we’re frequently cleaning common areas like check-in desks, waiting rooms, door knobs and faucets. And hand sanitizer is available for all of our patients.

As we take these precautions for in-person visits, we also will continue to see many patients via eHealth options like video visits whenever possible. COVID-19 has greatly accelerated our use of these tools, and they are here to stay. For some patients, it’s not only about safety: Video or telephone visits are a more convenient way to see their provider.

More information about all of these precautions and care options is available on our network’s website.

Regardless of how people prefer to receive care, we’re urging all of our patients to not delay getting needed care. Patients should call their provider with any health questions or concerns.

Over the coming weeks, if we continue to experience a low number of new COVID-19 cases, we will likely begin to open more procedures including those that require hospitalization. We will do this in coordination with state health officials and with the same level of care and planning needed to ensure your safety.

Last month, as we prepared for a possible surge in COVID-19 patients, I ended my note to you with these words: “Together, we will persevere.” Circumstances have changed for the better since then, but that sentiment stands. No matter what comes next, the UVM Health Network will persevere in our dedication to the highest standard of safe, quality health care that meets the needs of our patients and their families. We are here for you and our communities, every day.

Sincerely,

John R. Brumsted, MD

President and CEO, The University of Vermont Health Network

Posted: May 20th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Clinton County May 20th COVID-19 Briefing

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CCHD May 20th Report – Lab-confirmed positives +2, Recovered +1, Probable +3, Tested +59

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As Capital Region reopening starts, Albany County sees 70 new COVID-19 cases

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CCHA Receives COVID-19 Grant

The Clinton County Historical Association was selected for a $2,000 grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, as part of the foundation’s efforts to aid history-related organizations in New York State during the COVID-19 pandemic.

CCHA will use the grant from the Pomeroy Fund for NYS History to provide our home-based staff with better equipment and to improve communications through our web site.

This was a generous and much-welcomed grant from an organization that consistently responds to and supports the needs of the museum community.

CCHA closed its Museum on March 13 and sent staff and volunteers home to ensure their safety during the pandemic. The Association has since been following the governor’s guidelines and postponed all scheduled events indefinitely. In addition, the Bluff Point Lighthouse, which is usually open on summer weekends, will remain closed until further notice.

That said, CCHA remains active despite the pandemic, with executive committee members and trustees, as well as its two paid staffers, working from home updating collections and the website. The Association’s Facebook pages remain active and inspire plenty of community engagement, and CCHA Director Helen Allen Nerska is responding to all research inquiries received by email and phone.

For more details, including other grant awards, see the attached press release from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation or contact Nerska at director@clintoncountyhistorical.org.

Posted: May 20th, 2020 under Community Events, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History.
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Liquor & Wine Warehouse Steps Forward

Posted: May 20th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News.
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NBC5 May 20th COVID-19 Update

May 20, 2020

The Latest

Now that all states have begun lifting stay-at-home measures, health officials have warned that a second spike in cases could come in certain parts of the country. The responsibility now rests with individuals to adhere to social distancing guidelines and adapt to new habits to keep themselves and others safe. New research shows, however, that a cornerstone of guidance — staying 6 feet away from others in public — might not be enough to protect against the virus. A computer model shows particles ejected during coughs and sneezes could travel farther than 6 feet and as far as 18 feet.

Here’s what else you need to know about COVID-19 around the world:

• There have been more than 1.5 million coronavirus cases and more than 92,000 deaths.

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has posted 60 pages of detailed guidelines on how to reopen the United States from coronavirus pandemic stay-at-home orders on the agency’s website.

• Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that the Senate will wait a couple weeks to decide on a “phase four” stimulus bill.

• The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.

Posted: May 20th, 2020 under Heathcare News.
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