Three Steps to Protect Your Health During COVID-19
The average patient with a wound has three to four chronic conditions, so COVID-19 is a real threat to your health. Please follow these simple steps to protect your health.
- Stay on the path to healing
- Stay home and only go out for essential needs and care
- Practice social distancing by keeping a six-foot distance from others
- Keep your hands clean by using soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Practice healthy habits such as maintaining a healthy diet and staying active
- Listen to your doctor’s advice
- Get adequate sleep, nutrients and exercise
- Maintain your wound care visits
- Adhere to your care plan to increase your odds of healing
- See your doctor
- Wound care is essential and regular visits will help you heal faster
- If you can’t get to a Wound Care Center®, the Healogics Telehealth option gives you access to a wound care provider
- Stay vigilant
- Even if you have already healed, wounds can reoccur, so check your feet regularly
- Wounds and sores should not be ignored
Wounds are a problem and COVID-19 are a new threat. It’s important to take care of wounds. Visit www.healogics.com to find an advanced wound care option.
