NHI Healthcare News

We have been looking for additional ways we can support our clients during this difficult time so that they can focus on their health and well-being. As this situation continues to evolve, we remain committed to providing safe and reliable services to clients in the community, long term care facilities and hospitals. We are committed to working with all other clients on a case-by-case basis to deal with their individual circumstances. In support of the Ontario’s Public Health recommendations during this pandemic, our services for nurses and personal support workers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Office visits are by appointment only. Call 416-754-0700 and speak to one of our health care coordinators. “We are the people who care, and it shows!”

Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, difficulty breathing. Those who are infected with COVID-19 may have little to no symptoms. Symptoms may take up to 14 days to appear after exposure. Public health officials are recommending frequent handwashing with soap and water or alcohol-based sanitizer, coughing or sneezing into your sleeve, avoid touching your face, and to avoid gatherings of 50 persons or more. Stay safe, and stay informed. Together we will weather this pandem ic and keep our communities healthy. You can find reliable information online at the following sources: www.toronto.ca/covid-19 www.ontario.ca/coronavirus https://www.canada.ca/ …/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.ht… You can also call for more information: Toronto Public Health: 416-338-7600 Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000 Health Canada: 1-833-784-4397 For your Home Healthcare Staffing needs call NHI at 416-754-0700.

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth Why?  Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick. Practice respiratory hygiene Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately. Why?  Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19. If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority. NHI - We are the people who care, and it shows! www.nhihealthcare.com

How to protect yourself: • Coronaviruses are spread mainly from person to person through close contact, for example, in a household, workplace or health care centre. • There is no vaccine available to protect against the 2019 novel coronavirus. • There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses. Take these everyday steps to reduce exposure to the virus and protect your health: • wash your hands often with soap and water or  alcohol-based hand sanitizer • sneeze and cough into your sleeve • avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth • avoid contact with people who are sick • stay home if you are sick NHI - We are the people who care, and it shows! www.nhihealthcare.com