Family Helpers of Greater New Orleans, Inc. understands the danger of COVID-19. Hence, we place strict health and safety measures to keep our staff and clients free from the virus. We also comply with all the regulations set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization to reduce the contagion and combat the coronavirus disease.
At Family Helpers of Greater New Orleans, Inc., all personal care attendants and caregivers are required to wear a mask at all times when interacting with clients and their family members. We also check the temperature of our staff and clients as well as look for any COVID-19 symptoms. Should their temperature be higher than 101°F (38°C), the stay-at-home protocol will be immediately implemented to avoid unnecessary risks. Should they experience any of the COVID-19 symptoms, they are required to notify our agency and their healthcare provider immediately. They are also required to follow all the preventive measures recommended by the CDC and WHO.
Rest assured that amid the pandemic, Family Helpers of Greater New Orleans, Inc. will continue to serve seniors and people with developmental disabilities in the comfort of their homes, provided that they strictly follow and implement all the health and safety measures established by health authorities without compromising the quality of services rendered.
Stay updated with the latest developments of COVID-19 by following these credible news sources:
- CDC www.cdc.gov
- WHOwww.who.int
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services www.hhs.gov
- Louisiana Department of Health www.ldh.la.gov