JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — QUICK FACTS:
- As more patients are safely discharged from local hospitals to protect themselves from COVID-19, some are continuing their medical treatment at home. Therefore, home health agencies are experiencing a spike in demand.
- Home health nurses are risking their health to treat patients who are home-bound. They provide medical care and teach patients how to continue treatment independently when possible.
- Typically, agencies provide healthcare professionals with personal protective gear, including surgical masks, gloves, gowns and sanitation supplies. They also interview each patient before they arrive at the home.
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