Ways to Help During the COVID-19 Outbreak
With so many unknowns and information changing rapidly about the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to assure you that the dedicated healthcare professionals at Ohio’s Hospice remain focused on providing individualized care and a calming presence to patients and families, while employing the guidelines set forth by the Ohio Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many in the community have reached out offering support and asking how they can help.
While we are privileged to serve the most vulnerable patients in our communities, this virus adds a greater risk for these patients and our staff serving them. Our mission is to provide superior care and superior services to our patients and their loved ones during one of the most uncertain times in their lives. Amidst the turmoil, we continue to focus on delivering care with our compassionate approach, while taking all the needed precautions.
Here are a few ways you can help:
Give Blood
Visit the Community Blood Center or the American Red Cross to learn more about giving blood in your area.
Donate Medical Supplies
patients and families during the COVID-19 outbreak, we welcome donations of specific medical supplies. While we must follow specific rules around chain of custody for supplies used in direct patient care, donations of some supplies may help. If you are able to donate N95 respirators, face masks, procedure gowns, gloves, and face shields, please contact us at info@ohioshospice.org. We also welcome donations of unopened hand sanitizer (greater than 60% ethanol or 70% isopropanol) and sanitizing wipes. In addition, we are accepting bandanas for visitors to wear. All supplies must be new, unopened and from a smoke-free, pet-free environment.
Volunteer Through Give Help Now Portal
The Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association (GDAHA), in partnership with Declare, United Way – Dayton and Montgomery County Emergency Management, has created a streamlined process for individuals to volunteer in essential activities in hospitals and community agencies. As the Dayton region plans for the surge in COVID-19 patients, hospitals and community agencies know there will be a need for additional help outside their current staff in order to meet the needs.
For the general public to give help: https://declare.org/givehelp
For healthcare workers: https://declare.org/givemedicalhelp
For hospitals/healthcare or other essential organizations to request help: https://declare.org/gethelp
Sew Face Mask Covers and Face Shields
Ohio’s Hospice is looking to mobilize an army of crafters who can sew face mask covers and make face shields to help with the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) healthcare workers are facing throughout Ohio and the nation as they treat patients with the coronavirus (COVID-19). Click here for more information.
Get Groceries for a Loved One, Friend or Elderly Neighbor
If you know of a loved one, friend or elderly neighbor or caregiver who can’t get to the grocery store easily, volunteer to do the shipping for them. You can leave the groceries on the front porch to follow social distancing recommendations. In some areas, you may be able to order groceries and supplies and have them shipped directly to their home.
Stay Connected With Loved Ones From a Distance
Staying connected is more important than ever during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. As we work to stay safe, it’s vital that we practice social distancing. Despite social distancing, we can continue to connect with our loved ones in other ways. Stay connected through video conferencing, phone calls, snail mail, scrapbooking/e-albums and music. Click here to learn more.
Practice Social Distancing
Help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by practicing social distancing. According to the CDC, the virus is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person between people who are in close contact with each other (within about 6 feet). It also is spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
Wash Your Hands
You’ve heard it multiple times, but it doesn’t hurt to hear it again. Wash your hands often. Use soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Wash your hands after you have been in a public place, blown your nose, coughed or sneezed. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer. It should contain at least 60% alcohol. Do not touch your eyes, nose and mouth with hands that have not been washed.
Make a Donation
As we work to nurture and care for those in need, we ask you to provide support in any way you can. Please consider visiting us at https://www.ohioshospice.org/locations/give/ for more information about our organization and what we are doing to protect those we serve during this outbreak of COVID-19. Thank you for your continued support of our mission.
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