Hospice Brazos Valley’s Response to COVID-19 to Protect Patients, Caregivers, and Our Team

Patient care and safety remain our top priority during the COVID-19 health crisis. Our team is taking COVID-19 very seriously as our patient population is at high risk for infection. Hospice Brazos Valley’s COVID-19 Response Team frequently meets to review current information, coordinate our care team’s response, and develop new protocols to keep patients, caregivers and team members healthy and safe.   HBV staff are using personal protective equipment when providing care to diminish the spread and limit exposure of COVID-19, to protect patients, families, fellow staff, and the community. COVID-19 vaccines have been offered to all HBV staff and volunteers.

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Hospice Brazos Valley is following all mandates, updates, and recommendations from federal, state, and local authorities, and is taking the following actions to combat the spread of COVID-19.:

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• Each patient and caregiver is screened regularly for the appearance of new risk factors and symptoms suspicious for infection, including COVID-19. 

• All office locations have enhanced sanitation measures in place and personal protective equipment and supplies are ready for use should the need arise.

• Signage is in place at all office locations with best practices and steps each team member is taking to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Visitors are asked to refrain from entering patient homes should they have a fever, cough, or shortness of breath, been to an affected location in the last 14 days, or had contact with someone infected with the Coronavirus.

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We join the health care community in responding to COVID-19, and are grateful for your support and understanding. Our remarkable team remains resilient and innovative in navigating the pandemic to ensure that the care of our patients remains uninterrupted and a source of comfort in uncertain times.

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