The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
By Becky Smith - The Quill
The La Harpe-Davier Healthcare Center has been greatly affected by the COVID-19 regulations. Visitors have not been allowed since mid-March.
Even though this is necessary to keep their residents safe, it still has an adverse affect on their resident's well-being when they are not able to see their loved ones.
Some family members have been able to visit through the resident's window and the staff has also assisted with phone calls or video chats with their family.
Angela Rodeffer states "doctor visits have also been held via telephone appointments." She says "this pandemic has changed everything."
Due to the social-distancing mandate, the residents are mostly confined to their rooms. The staff has provided one on one activities as well as encouraged the residents to watch tv to help understand what is going on.
Staff members have also taken on the "hairdresser" role as the lady residents still enjoy having their hair and nails done. After getting their hair done, a picture is taken and sent to their family.
The La Harpe-Davier Healthcare staff have been so appreciative of all the acts of kindness shown to them during this time.
They have had masks donated, food, coffee for the employees, and many different things for a "pick-me-up".
A new way to send a greeting to a loved one at La Harpe-Davier Healthcare Center is a virtual card through this internet address: https://www.petersenhealthcare.net/send-a-greeting/
Cynthia Stewart, Director of Communications said, "During a time when social-distancing is encouraged in our community, we are now providing an alternative treatment option beyond the traditional clinic setting. Telehealth is now being offered, allowing patients to visit their healthcare providers virtually. https://www.mhtlc.org/treatments/telehealth/. La Harpe continues to provide great healthcare for the community."
La Harpe-Davier Healthcare workers with care packages received from the La Harpe Christian Church.