01Are cleaning and sanitization being adjusted to prevent the spread of disease?You will likely need to adjust your sanitation process to include deep cleaning that is performed regularly while the building is empty in order to clean the building of any potentially lingering virus (or other communicable diseases). You may also need to consider plans to increase normal sanitation practices. These should include: increased access for staff to cleaning supplies, increased cleaning or …

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Coronavirus is affecting all aspects of our lives, but maybe none more than our work lives. Some people have continued to go into work daily, some will continue to work from home, and some have already returned to the office or will be soon. What should you do to protect yourself at work in the midst of a pandemic? Think through meeting spaces, what will necessitate in-person meetings, how to hold socially-distanced meetings, and alternatives to accomplish your …

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Across the United States, and the rest of the world, emergency room staff are witnessing concerningly-low patient volumes. This trend is being seen in the Houston-area, as well, with both hospitals and freestanding ERs documenting record-low patient volumes. At Neighbors Emergency Center, our centers have seen a decline in patient volume of 38%.  This is concerning because it means that people who are in need of emergency medical treatment are forgoing care. While some of the reduced …

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