March 27, 2020:
As we continue to watch and respond to the developing situation regarding the COVID-19, the health and safety of our employees and clients remains our biggest concern. Dobson Healthcare Services is considered essential business and as part of the critical infrastructure, we will continue to provide care to our clients. We are taking a proactive approach to limit our social interactions in our offices and are taking the following actions:
Beginning Monday, March 30, 2020:
- Our offices will be closed to walk-in traffic.
- Clients and Employees with specific needs may make appointments to meet with Dobson Healthcare Staff. Please call 866-866-8984 to schedule your meeting.
- Dobson Healthcare Administrative staff will be following guidelines set by Governor Whitmer’s Office and working various time periods within the office to limit our interaction with each other.
- Our staff will continue to be available to you 24/7 via 866-866-8984.
Please diligently follow the guidelines of washing your hands, using hand sanitizer and social distancing. Dobson Healthcare is a strong family, and working together we can all get through this and be stronger than ever.
Sincerely,
Jami Dobson RN, BSN
President – Founder
American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day® is on March 24, 2020! Observed annually on the fourth Tuesday in March, Diabetes Alert Day is a one-day “wake-up call” that focuses on the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk.
Did You Know?
Diabetes affects about 30.3 million Americans or about 9.4 percent of the U.S. population.
Nearly 1 in 4 adults living with diabetes, or 7.2 million Americans, are unaware that they have the disease.
Another 84 million Americans have prediabetes, a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
Nine out of 10 adults with prediabetes don’t know they have it.
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To All Dobson Healthcare Clients and Families,
As you probably know, earlier today, Governor Whitmer issued a Stay Home, Stay Safe Order through April 13th to all non-essential businesses at midnight tonight. Dobson Healthcare Services is considered essential business and as part of the critical infrastructure, we will remain open and continue to provide care to our home-bound clients.
Michiganders have been preparing for COVID-19 for weeks, and all individuals should continue to take the following basic personal-hygiene measures to prevent the spread of the virus:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer;
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands;
- Cover your moth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing;
- Avoid handshakes;
- Avoid contact with sick people who are sick; and
- Stay home when you are sick.
If you need further information on COVID-19 please visit www.cdc.gov/coronavirus or call 800-232-4636.
Again, thank you for your choosing Dobson Healthcare as your home healthcare provider. As always we will remain available to each and everyone of you 24/7 by calling us as 866-866-8984. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us.
Jami Dosbon RN, BSN
President-Founder
What is Dobson Healthcare doing to keep patients, caregivers, and the community safe?
Screening. We are screening our employees and patients for possible exposure to COVID-19.
Education. All staff have been educated and provided materials to help them minimize the chances of their becoming infected with COVID-19 and transmitting infection to those they care for.
Communication. Dobson Healthcare has activated our Emergency Response System to provide the most up-to-date information to our staff and clients.
Collaboration. We are working closely with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, to make sure our procedures and guidelines reflect the most current medical information.
Jami Dobson, RN, BSN
President – Founder
Thank You
Thank you to the nurses
Thank you to the nursing assistants
Thank you the respiratory therapists
Thank you to the doctors
And a very special Thank You to our Dobson Healthcare staff members
You are keeping people in their homes
You are keeping them safe
You are our heroes
We are taking the following proactive steps effective today, March 18th, 2020:
Dobson Healthcare Offices will be closed to all walk-in traffic.
The lobby of Dobson Healthcare will be the only space that outside staff, visitors or visiting customers/vendors may enter. Only 1 of which will be allowed at a time.
We are taking all precautions and sanitizing after each visitor to our lobby space; please allow for the Dobson Administrative Team Member to do so before entering after the previous visitor leaves.
Pre-scheduled interviews will still be taking place and those with specific needs may make an appointment if needed. Call our office at 866-866-8984 to do so.
Dobson Healthcare is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 866-866-8984.
Thank You,
Jami Dobson and Team
An Irish Prayer:
May God give you, for every storm, a rainbow,
for every tear, a smile,
for every care, a promise,
and a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends, a faithful friend to share,
for every sigh, a sweet song,
and an answer for each prayer
