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Employees

BAYADA monitors the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak daily and prioritizes the health and safety of our employees and clients. Our comprehensive Infection Prevention Program provides the highest standards of infection prevention practices as recommended by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Our clinicians pre-screen for COVID-19 every day before reporting to work and are required to wear both a surgical mask and eye protection at a minimum during every visit or shift (additional personal protective equipment is provided as needed based on client scenario).

You can trust BAYADA to manage even the most complex care needs to help clients remain safe and independent at home during this global pandemic.

Looking for your spot to get your shot? The CDC has a new COVID-19 Vaccination search tool to locate approved providers near you on vaccinefinder.org.

Employees
Employees
Employees
COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing
COVID-19 Employee Assessment Tools
COVID-19 Meets Flu Season
PPE & Safety Resources
Emotional & Financial Support
FAQs
  • What is Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

    • It is a new Coronavirus that was originally detected in Wuhan, China, that has become a global pandemic of respiratory disease spreading from person-to-person. This situation poses a serious public health risk. The federal government is working closely with state, local, tribal, and territorial partners, as well as public health partners, to respond to this situation. COVID-19 can cause mild to severe illness; older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

  • How is COVID-19 spread?

    • COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Person-to-person spread means:

    • Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
    • From respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can possibly land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby, be inhaled into the lungs, or land on surfaces that people touch.
    • People who are infected but do not show symptoms can also spread the virus to others.
    • There is evidence that under certain conditions, people with COVID-19 seem to have infected others who were more than 6 feet away. These transmissions occurred within enclosed spaces that had inadequate ventilation. Sometimes the infected person was breathing heavily, for example while singing or exercising.

  • What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

    • There are a wide range of symptoms of COVID-19 reported, ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness:

    • Fever or chills
    • Cough
    • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle or body aches
    • Headache
    • New loss of taste or smell
    • Sore throat
    • Congestion or runny nose
    • Nausea or vomiting
    • Diarrhea
  • How soon after exposure to COVID-19 do signs and symptoms occur?

    • Symptoms occur anywhere from 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus.

  • What is the risk to me?
    • This is a rapidly evolving situation and the risk assessment may change daily. The latest updates are available on the CDC's Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) website.
    • Older adults and people of any age who have certain underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
    • Health care workers are at an increased risk for exposure to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases due to the nature of their work, which typically involves direct, hands-on care.
  • What is BAYADA doing to keep me safe?
    • BAYADA has an Infection Prevention Program that provides the highest standards of infection prevention practices as recommended by the CDC and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
    • The annual education Staying Healthy: A Guide to Infection Prevention booklet outlines all of these practices; if you have misplaced your copy, please contact your office or go to www.bayada.com/stayinghealthy.asp.
    • BAYADA is following CDC travel-related guidelines, which instruct all international travelers to stay home for 14 days after returning from travel, monitoring their health, and practicing social distancing. BAYADA also adheres to any state-specific domestic travel advisories and/or executive orders.
    • BAYADA continues to develop educational resources as the situation evolves and is sending frequent communication updates to offices and field employees with guidance to best support you and our clients.
  • What can I do to keep clients and myself safe?
    • Open communication with your office is a key element to keeping both you and your clients safe.
    • In general, please do not come to work sick.
    • Alert your office if you or anyone you have been in contact with have any of the symptoms listed above that are a change in baseline condition.
    • Alert your office if you or someone you have been in contact with are traveling to or have traveled internationally in the past 14 days, or if you are travelling to domestic location that would subject you to quarantine requirements upon your return per any state-specific travel advisories or executive orders.
    • Alert your office of any communication that is shared with you by your clients, their families, your friends, or relatives regarding possible exposure to COVID-19 so we can provide you with any additional information to keep everyone safe.
    • Consistently follow all recommended practices for hand hygiene and standard precautions, as well as COVID-19 specific protocols including the use of surgical masks and eye protection for all client interactions.
    • View this at-a-glance guide to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidelines.
Clients
Clients

At BAYADA, we believe our clients come first. Our mission is, and always has been, to help people have a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity. In light of the evolving COVID-19 situation in the US, we understand you, our clients, may have questions about what BAYADA is doing to keep you safe. Please review the frequently asked questions and answers found in our English Client Education Tool or Spanish Client Education Tool as well as our Why BAYADA Employees Continue to Wear PPE tool (Español), to learn more about COVID-19 and what we’re doing to ensure your safety.

Comprehensive Safety Strategy
COVID-19 Vaccine
FAQs
  • What is Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

    • It is a new Coronavirus that was originally detected in Wuhan, China, that has become a global pandemic of respiratory disease spreading from person-to-person. This situation poses a serious public health risk. The federal government is working closely with state, local, tribal, and territorial partners, as well as public health partners, to respond to this situation. COVID-19 can cause mild to severe illness; older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

  • What precautions should I take to avoid getting sick?
    • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
    • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue.
    • Don’t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth, especially with unwashed hands.
    • Avoid close contact with individuals who are showing symptoms of illness.
    • Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces often.
    • Stay home if you are sick.
    • Wear a mask when running errands or venturing out into the community.
    • Talk to your doctor about receiving the annual Influenza vaccination.

  • What is BAYADA doing to keep me safe?
    • BAYADA’s Infection Prevention Program provides the highest standards of infection prevention practices as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
    • We consistently educate our clinical staff and provide oversight to ensure that they are following all the recommended standards.
    • Our employees are educated not to come to work if they are sick. All employees are now wearing surgical masks and eye protection (goggles or face shields) when providing care to all clients, and increasing the level of personal protective equipment when required in accordance with BAYADA protocol.
    • BAYADA employees are provided with education and support to recognize signs and symptoms of COVID-19, persons at risk, and measures to take when caring for clients with or exposed to COVID-19.
    • Employees are also self-screening for symptoms prior to the start of any client visit or shift.
    • BAYADA is following CDC travel-related guidelines, which instruct all international travelers and those who traveled to an area experiencing ongoing transmission in the United States to stay home for 14 days after returning from travel, monitoring their health, and practicing social distancing.
    • We are encouraging clients to notify their BAYADA office if they or someone they have had contact with have developed symptoms, recently traveled, or had exposure to someone with COVID-19.
    • BAYADA has established processes to facilitate communication and to provide daily updates to all of our offices and employees nationwide as the situation continues to evolve, to keep you and your BAYADA caregivers safe.
  • What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

    • There are a wide range of symptoms of COVID-19 reported, ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness:

    • Fever or chills
    • Cough
    • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle or body aches
    • Headache
    • New loss of taste or smell
    • Sore throat
    • Congestion or runny nose
    • Nausea or vomiting
    • Diarrhea
  • How is COVID-19 spread?

    • The virus is spread mainly from person-to-person:

    • Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about six feet).
    • From respiratory droplets produced when an infected individual coughs or sneezes.
  • How soon after exposure to COVID-19 do signs and symptoms occur?
    • Symptoms occur anywhere from 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus.
  • Where can I go for more information on COVID-19?
    • Please reach out to your BAYADA office with any questions.
    • For real-time updates on COVID-19, please visit cdc.gov.
Referrals
Referrals, Payors, and Partners

We'd like to update you on how BAYADA is responding to and working through preparedness plans as the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak evolves. We are monitoring the situation daily, and the health and safety of our employees and clients is our top priority. BAYADA's comprehensive Infection Prevention Program provides the highest standards of infection prevention practices as recommended by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While we know the uncertainty and dynamics of COVID-19 will pose many challenges, we will strive to ensure minimal interruption to the client care we provide and our ability to continue to meet your members' needs and accept new patients.

A message to our referral sources, payors, and partners

community
Community

BAYADA continues to closely monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and the health and safety of our employees and clients is our top priority. As with any virus, there are simple good hygiene practices you can follow to protect yourself and loved ones. Learn about BAYADA's highest standards for infection prevention and for more information about good hand hygiene, visit the CDC's Clean Hands Save Lives website.


Important reminders from The Centers for Disease Control:
Practice good hygiene

  • Important reminders from The Centers for Disease Control: Practice good hygiene, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth where viruses can easily enter; disinfect frequently touched surfaces, cover your cough and sneeze with a tissue and immediately dispose tissue in a trash can; and stay home when you are sick. View this resource

Follow travel guidelines

Child Family Care
Child and Family Care

We know that many of our employees may be seeking non-medical child or family care solutions during this difficult time. Please see below for support organizations and resources that might be able to help.

BAYADA Home Health Care employees can contact Aetna Resources For Living at resourcesforliving.com (Username: BAYADA | Password: eap) or 888-238-6232 to learn about childcare options available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Please note: BAYADA does not operate or endorse any of the organizations listed below.

NATIONAL RESOURCES
  • Care.com
    Now offering 30 days free for health care workers & senior care services (as of 3/18/20)
  • Child Care Aware of America
    Looking for information about Coronavirus and closures in your state? Follow the link above to find your state and view the COVID-19 tab for the latest updates.
  • ChildCare.gov
    State-by-state database of childcare resources; operated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care (OCC)
  • Nanny Poppinz
  • Nextdoor app
  • Sitter app
  • Sittercity.com
    Now offering 50% off for new members (as of 3/18/20)
  • UrbanSitter
RESOURCES BY STATE
Arizona

Statewide

Boys and Girls Clubs in Arizona Remain Open for Impacted Families
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley, formerly the Easy Valley and Metro Phoenix organizations, has 15 of its Valley locations open to provide childcare services. Most locations are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Follow the link to see locations open near you.

Cochise, Pima, and Santa Cruz counties

YMCA of Southern Arizona Offers Emergency Childcare
Facilities will be solely utilized to run critical childcare for youth in the community they serve. Childcare will continue to be open as a service for working families – prioritizing service for Health Care Workers, First Responders and those providing vital services to our community.

Maricopa County

School Districts Offering Meals On-The-Go During School Closings
Due to the recent school closings, many districts are providing free grab and go breakfast and lunch to kids 18 and younger. Discover more details for participating districts by following the link above.

Colorado

Statewide

Emergency Child Care for Essential Personal
Governor Polis called together a group of early childhood providers, advocacy groups, school districts and foundations to partner with the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and the Office of Early Childhood (OEC) to establish a system of emergency childcare for our most essential workers. For families that meet the criteria, they can fill out the attached form at the bottom of the page.

School and District Support from Department of Education
Colorado Department of Education’s top priority is the health and safety of all students, educators, and communities within the state. The department has compiled resources about Coronavirus to help provide guidance to schools and districts.

Connecticut

Statewide

2-1-1 Child Care Referral Resource
This program is a statewide childcare resource and referral agency. It provides free, confidential referrals to all different programs.

Care 4 Kids Making Child Care Affordable
This program helps low to moderate income families pay for childcare costs. Find out if you are eligible, and you can learn more about how they’re handling Coronavirus with their FAQ sheet.

Delaware

Statewide

Childcare in Delaware Allowed to Remain Open
Childcare providers are an essential business and allowed to remain openif they wish to do so. For more information about finding childcare during the state shutdown, please visit the link above.

Florida

Hillsborough County

YMCA Facilities Offering Relief Care
Starting March 23, many local YMCA facilities are offering “relief care” for school-age children whose parents work in medical, emergency response, and military fields. Employees in those fields must ask their employers for the link to register.

Georgia

Statewide

Find Child Care or Pre-K Programs Near You
If you are looking for childcare, the Department of Early Care and Learning is advising parents to visit the link about and continue to check back for the latest information on childcare availability. You can also call 1-877-ALL-GA-KIDS (1-877-255-4254).

Cobb, Clayton, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, and Henry Counties

Metro Atlanta YMCA Helping Medical Workers with Childcare
The YMCA announced they would be dedicating several metro Atlanta facilities as childcare centers for medical workers as of March 20.

Hawaii

Statewide

Children’s Action Network COVID-19 Resources
Follow the link above to find multiple resources during the Coronavirus pandemic. The Children’s Action Network offers options on childcare, food, screening locations, and more.

O’ahu, Maui, and Hawai’i

Kama’aina Kids
This organization is offering an Extended Spring Program at select locations to provide a safe and enriching environment for the child of any employee, who cannot work from home and does not have childcare alternatives.

Indiana

Statewide

Child Care Finder
Indiana has created this tool as a quick and easy way to find childcare throughout the state.

Maryland

Statewide

Essential Child Care List
Effective at end of day on March 27, all childcare programs are to be closed except those programs which have been established by the State to serve only designated essential personnel. Find childcare facilities by following the link above.

Massachusetts

Statewide

Hundreds of Providers are Stepping Up to Provide Emergency Child Care
As childcare centers across Massachusetts close their doors during this temporary shutdown, an array of emergency sites are opening to allow frontline workers in the battle against the coronavirus to get to their jobs. The link above is a list of providers available for childcare during this time.

Minnesota

Statewide

Navigate COVID-19 at New Horizon Academy
New Horizon Academy has partnered with leading health organizations and experts to ensure the safety and well-being our of children, their families, and staff. All their locations will be open during regular scheduled hours.

Missouri

Statewide

Missouri Officials Keep Child Care Facilities Open During School Closures
The Departments of Health and Senior Services and Social Services (DHSS/SCCR and DSS) have taken action to keep licensed childcare providers open during the emergency school closings. The DHSS/SCCR and DSS are also working closely with Child Care Aware of Missouri to assist parents with locating childcare. Parents who are looking for childcare can call 1(866)-892-3228 to speak to a referral specialist.

New Hampshire

Hillsborough, Rockingham, and Stafford counties

Individuals Available to Provide Child Care
This site provides a list of individuals who have expressed interest in providing child care in their home, a family’s home, at a child care or school-age program or a 24-hour residential child care facility temporarily to assist families who must work during this crisis. 

New Jersey

Statewide

Children and Families Child Care Explorer Tool
The Licensed Child Care Center Explorer tool is an online resource provided by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families – Office of Licensing. Through this online portal, New Jersey residents will be able to access up-to-date information regarding the safety, health and regulatory compliance of licensed childcare centers throughout the Garden State.


Child Care Only Open for Essential Workers
On Wednesday, April 1, only childcare centers that exclusively serve the children of essential workers are allowed to remain open. Emergency child care centers that remain open must abide by new Department of Children and Families health and safety guidelines. You will be contacted by one of the state’s Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agencies within two business days. If your child is currently enrolled in a center that is now serving as an emergency childcare center, you can continue to utilize its services while your application is pending.

New York

New York County

Regional Enrichment Centers Open Amid City Shut Down
New York City is ready to open 93 regional centers that will serve children of people who work in health, first responders, sanitation, homeless shelters, or in the regional centers themselves, as well as child abuse investigators, corrections department employees, among other categories of workers.

North Carolina

Statewide

North Carolina and Partners Work Together to Provide Childcare (pdf)
Parents and families with urgent childcare needs may call 1-888-600-1685 to find high-quality, safe childcare for infants through children age 12.

Ohio

Statewide

Child Nutrition Programs Information from Ohio Department of Education
One of Ohio’s highest priorities during the ordered school-building closure period is to ensure that students receive nutritious meals. To achieve this goal, the Ohio Department of Education has developed this technical assistance document to help schools think through important child nutrition opportunities.

Coronavirus Pandemic Child Care Information for Families
Ohio’s Department of Job and Family Services has put together resources for essential workers to find approved childcare during the pandemic.

Pennsylvania

Statewide

Pennsylvania is Offering Meals for Students
The Pennsylvania Department of Education received approval from the federal government to allow K-12 schools in Pennsylvania closed due to COVID-19 to serve meals offsite to students.

Coronavirus Child Care Centers
Childcare providers listed are approved to operate during the COVID-19 public health emergency. If you work in a life-sustaining position, these providers may be able to help you and your family if you need child care.

Rhode Island

Statewide

Care.com Partners with Rhode Island to Provide Care
As of March 30, the Governor has mandated all childcare providers to close. While this is the case, the state is still partnering with Care.com for caregiver help. To read the full press release from the Governor, click here.

South Carolina

Alamance, Caswell, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Orange, Person, Vance, and Wake counties

Finding Child Care During COVID-19 Outbreak
Are you a working parent who can’t work from home, or has your childcare program had to close due to the COVID-19 outbreak? We can help! We are tracking childcare closures & programs with additional capacity. Our services are free. Call us at  1-855-327-5933.

Texas

Statewide

Texas School Districts Offering Free Meals to Students
The Texas Education Agency, in partnership with the Office of the Governor and Texas Department of Agriculture, has launched a MealFinder Map for families to find free school meals, both breakfast and lunch, for pick-up while school buildings are closed during the coronavirus outbreak.

Vermont

Counties: Addison, Bennington, Chittenden, Franklin, Orange,Orleans, Rutland, Washington, Windham, and Windsor

Childcare for essential workers in the State of Vermont
The State of Vermont created a tool to find childcare in schools and licensed childcare programs providing services now through April 6, while school dismissal and general childcare service closures are in effect. Essential workers can find childcare by completing the form linked above. Families can also speak to a childcare referral specialist by calling 211 ext. 6 or (877)705-9008.

Virginia

Blue Ridge County

Blue Ridge YMCA Supporting Those Who Support Our Community
The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge is providing Camp Hope, an emergency full-day care program for school-age children, for essential personnel during this challenging time.

Greater Richmond Area

Blue Ridge YMCA Supporting Those Who Support Our Community
The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge is providing Camp Hope, an emergency full-day care program for school-age children, for essential personnel during this challenging time.

Virginia Peninsulas Area

Virginia Peninsula YMCA Offers the Child Care for Healthcare Workers
As the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas continues to support our members through virtual programs, our facilities have transitioned to support the fight against the spread of COVID-19. The Y is offering emergency childcare for essential healthcare staff. Four different locations will be open in Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, and Kilmarnock.

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