DHCHD COVID – 19 Update 3/19/20

In the White House live conference this morning, President Trump spoke of Hydroxychloroquine as a treatment option that is available immediately. DHCHD Infection Control Officer, Jacque Ahola says, “Our pharmacists are actively pursuing getting this treatment option in-house for patients in our community. As of March 19th, there are no cases in Coon Memorial Hospital, but we are taking every precaution to be prepared when there is one.”

FDA testing coronavirus treatments, including chloroquine, plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients

 

"THE DALLAM-HARTLEY COUNTIES HOSPITAL DISTRICT ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE."

"THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 7.99 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $14.19”

A long-term care ombudsman helps residents of a nursing facility and residents of an assisted living facility resolve complaints. Help provided by an ombudsman is confidential and free of charge. To speak with an ombudsman, a person may call the toll-free number 1-800-252-2412.