{"id":4322,"date":"2020-03-13T12:57:24","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T17:57:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebridgeline.org\/dev\/?p=4322"},"modified":"2020-03-13T12:57:24","modified_gmt":"2020-03-13T17:57:24","slug":"covid-19-response-at-the-bridgeline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebridgeline.org\/dev\/covid-19-response-at-the-bridgeline\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19 Response at The BridgeLine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear members, families, and friends of The BridgeLine community:<\/p>\n

The progress of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) throughout the world and across our country continues to be the subject of intense interest. The BridgeLine is closely monitoring the latest information on COVID-19 provided by the Thomas Jefferson Health District of the Virginia Department of Health, the WHO, and the CDC.<\/p>\n

We have taken measures in accordance with our pandemic response plan to increase social distancing for staff and program participates. We have a phased response plan to react to the latest developments that involves increasingly more stringent measures to provide a clean and safe environment for program participants and staff. There have been few cases in Virginia to date but we expect that to change in the coming days. I want you to know that the safety and security of our program participants, employees, and all families involved is our top priority.<\/p>\n

Our plan is dynamic and will be revised as new information becomes available. It addresses the infection control measures we will take prior to and in the event of a local outbreak, and we follow the guidelines of the Virginia\u00a0Department of Health.<\/p>\n

We are fortunate to have outstanding and dedicated staff and we will continue to keep you updated.<\/p>\n

Please let us know if you have any questions and we will try to answer them.<\/p>\n

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Sincerely,<\/p>\n

Daniela Pretzer, MD PhD<\/p>\n

Executive Director<\/em><\/p>\n

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P.S.<\/p>\n

We encourage you to stay informed by seeking accurate information from authoritative sources, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/a>, the WHO<\/a>, and the Virginia\u00a0Department of Health<\/a>. Also, the Thomas Jefferson Health District is operating a hotline (434-972-6261) to respond to any questions or concerns you may have regarding the latest COVID-19 information. The hotline is accepting calls Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Personal infection control measures are very important in preventing and combating COVID-19, as well as all types of flu and influenza. We appreciate your cooperation and partnership in emphasizing the following measures at both home and at The BridgeLine:<\/p>\n