Questions About COVID-19, the Delta Variant and Shot Number 3?

COVID-19 isn’t waning, it’s picking up steam.

Only 48 % of Georgians have received at least one vaccination shot. Statewide, 1,287,677 cases have been confirmed. In Atlanta, hospital officials say climbing numbers of COVID-19 cases are stressing their emergency rooms to the brink and they are quickly running out of ICU beds for the sickest of the sick. Just last week, President Joe Biden went on national television to implore unvaccinated Americans to get their shots.

The new Delta variant of COVID-19 and the recent recommendation from the CDC that individuals with moderate to severe immunosuppression receive a third shot, or booster, reminds us all how quickly things can change on the virus front. Scientists are continuing to closely track all of the COVID-19 vaccines, watching for any drop-off in effectiveness.

At Kadan Homecare, we always look to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for guidance about the best way to protect our valued clients from the COVID-19 virus. We continue to believe that getting and keeping current on your vaccination is the best way to do that.

Our caregivers wear personal protective equipment (PPE), which includes gloves, a mask and a face shield, each time we visit a client. We are also continuing to socially distance as much as possible. We’ve recently updated our online FAQ to provide answers to questions such as:

How is Kadan managing the risk associated with the Delta variant?
What is the protocol if a caregiver/client exhibits symptoms of COVID-19?
What additional steps are being taken to reduce the COVID-19 risk to immunosuppressed clients?

If after reviewing the FAQ, you have a question that has not been answered, please feel free to call us directly at 770-396-8997.

Dina Kadan White2023-11-09T17:20:21+00:00August 30th, 2021|

About the Author: Dina Kadan White

As Vice President of Kadan Homecare, White oversees the day-to-to day operations and assists with strategic planning for company. White has worked with Kadan full-time for the past 11 years, although she has been engaged with the family-run firm at some level for most of her adult life. Prior to joining Kadan, White served as Director of Product Development at Equifax and previously was a Marketing Director with Wachovia. These jobs prepared her well for a position where she works for the benefit of all aspects of this highly client-focused agency. White holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She is a member of the National Private Duty Association, a membership organization for firms whose homecare model is to employ, train, monitor and supervise caregivers, create a plan of care for the client and work toward a safe and secure environment for the person at home. White is also a member of the National Association for Home Care and Hospice.