#COVIDStopsWithMe Surgeon General Jerome Adams shares an important message for Americans ahead of the 4th of July weekend: To slow the spread of coronavirus, each of us must continue to take personal responsibility to protect ourselves and our loved ones. By doing just a few simple things, we can make a big difference:

As required by state and federal law, starting August 3rd, 2020, all home care agencies in Colorado will have to electronically verify each home care visit to a Medicaid client. This will ensure that clients get their services. All agencies are required to utilize EVV and report the type of services a client receives, the client's MedicaidID, the date, the location and what time the service begins and ends.

To find out more, visit Alpine's EVV site here: www.alpinehomecare.biz/evv

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported, ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.

People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

 Cough
 Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
 Fever
 Chills
 Muscle pain
 Sore throat
 New loss of taste or smell

This list is not all possible symptoms. Other less common symptoms have been reported, including gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

When to Seek Emergency Medical Attention

Look for emergency warning signs* for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately!

 Trouble breathing
 Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
 New confusion
 Inability to wake or stay awake
 Bluish lips or face

*This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider and AHC Supervisor for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you before going to work. Please contact your supervisor before providing services to a client with other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.

Call 911 or call ahead to your local emergency facility:

Notify the operator that you are seeking care for someone who has or possibly may have COVID-19.

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We offer triple layer cloth masks made of cotton and non-woven filtration fabric. Our masks are practical, machine washable and made by some of our own staff members!

And, our masks come in many sizes and colors so you can get the one that best matches your style! We offer masks for employees, clients and client’s household. Call today for your free mask!

We also have safety glasses and face shields. If you are helping a client bath or shower, and the client is not masked during this type of care service - you should protect yourself with safety glasses or a face shield!!

Alpine Homecare has your back - and your face and hands too!
​We offer reusable cloth face masks with filtering material and disposable gloves in all sizes. Come in or better yet call us and we will mail you what you need!

UPDATE FOR OUR CLIENTS:

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UPDATE FOR OUR CAREGIVERS:

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GET YOUR HERO PAY!

Denver, Boulder, Arapaho, Adams & Jefferson County have extended their Stay-at-Home orders until 05/08/2020, as Colorado's state-wide Stay-at-Home order is set to expire 04/26/2020. The extension of the local Stay-at-Home orders were deemed as necessary to keep the spread of Coronavirus in densely-populated counties under control. Home Care continues to be exempt from all Stay-at-Home orders. 

Later this year, Alpine would be celebrating its 20 year Anniversary and we are incredibly grateful to all our staff for helping us through these first 20 amazing years of helping people! However, we understand that sometimes warm words are not enough and that many of our caregivers need assistance right now, in order to help them deal with the economic effects of the current Coronavirus crisis.

This is why we are introducing ALPINE HERO PAY - BECAUSE OUR CAREGIVERS ARE HEROES! With Alpine Hero Pay, all caregivers and staff will receive a 25% bonus on the amount of all regular hours worked over the next two months, i.e. on each of the next four pay dates (4/24, 5/8, 5/22 and 6/5/2020):

After the two month hero pay period, gross pay will return to regular levels, as we sincerely hope that the worst of the crisis will be over by then. Alpine Hero Pay is meant to aid our staff through the difficult current situation. Therefore, we are placing no eligibility restrictions on Alpine Hero Pay. All our staff with documented hours on those next 4 pay dates will automatically receive the hero pay bonus, so there probably has never been a better time to work for / join Alpine as a caregiver or pick up additional shifts during the hero pay period. 

Alpine Hero Pay is our way of showing all of our staff how much we appreciate you, not just with words, but also with action! You are our heroes and your clients rely on you! Please do not hesitate to contact the office at 303 309 6202, if you have any questions about Alpine Hero Pay. 

UPDATE 04/14/2020: Masks are now available for pick up at Alpine's office for caregivers and their clients during regular business hours! 

Alpine is pleased to announce that we have started the production and distribution of re-usable, cloth face masks for our clients and caregivers.

The masks are reusable and can easily be washed and disinfected. Please do not call the office to request masks.

Alpine is contacting caregivers to pick up masks for them and their clients upon availability. 

Caregivers with multiple clients will be given priority and contacted first. Thank you for your understanding and patience. 

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