HCAOA The Voice Summer 2020

4 HCAOA The Voice Preparation is as Vital As Treatment IN THE INITIAL DAYS OF THE COVID CRISIS, a lack of timely and clear information was available to all sectors of health care including home care, adding to the stress and uncertainty felt across the country. To help provide strategic guidance and clinical leadership for our members, HCAOA established a medical advisory council. The Council has worked to provide: • Suggested protocols when necessary for the preven - tion and protection of clients and caregivers (see the following pages) • Advice on communications with staff, clients and other partners • Update on recent developments that may impact the daily operations of home care organizations • Guidance on best practices The council is comprised of medical experts from across HCAOA membership. Dr. Steven C. Fox, DO Steven C. Fox, D.O. is a licensed physi - cian and surgeon. He was the founder of Wellspring Gerontological Services, which provided comprehensive assessment and care management for older adults and persons with disabil - ities in the Chicago metropolitan area from its beginning in 1985. In 1993, Dr. Fox assisted in the creation of Wellspring Personal Care, a private home care agency which provides certified and trained caregivers in an individual’s home. He continues to serve as a Physician Consultant to WPC. Dr. Fox is a founding member of the Midwest Private Geriatric Care Managers Association; a member of the American Osteopathic Association; American Geriatrics Society; the American Academy of Home Care Physicians; American Society on Aging; and the American Medical Directors Association. About the Council Members Sheila Davis Sheila Davis is a Certified Home and Health Care Executive and has experience spanning over 30 years that includes regulatory, compliance and administrative aspects of the home health, pediatric home health and therapy, community care, private duty nursing, and personal assisting services. Sheila joined Always Best Care as a National Director in 2016 and later was awarded the position of Senior Vice President of Operations in November 2018. Jake Baker Jake Baker joined ComForCare as the Director of Clinical Services in 2019. Prior to joining ComForCare, Jake worked as an Emergency department nurse and healthcare systems trainer. Jake is certified to train Nursing Assistants in the State of Michigan. Medical Advisory Council Forms to Help Home Care Prepare for COVID Clients