LAKE FOREST, Calif., April 3,
2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Apria Healthcare, one of the nation's
largest providers of home healthcare and equipment services, is
dedicating its full efforts to address the coronavirus (COVID-19)
healthcare crisis. Throughout this unprecedented pandemic, Apria is
partnering with hospitals, doctors, insurance providers, and
suppliers to support local communities and secure proper care for
patients in need.
Apria's top priority is ensuring its employees and patients stay
healthy and safe — a commitment the company takes very
seriously.
Apria's clinical practices have been validated through a
comprehensive accreditation process with the Joint Commission.
These include Apria's established infection control procedures that
are compliant with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
regulations.
With over 275 local branch offices and 500 licensed clinicians,
Apria is well-prepared to continue to provide exceptional service
and outstanding care to its over 1.8 million patients.
Most importantly, Apria's services remain open to new patients
who require vital healthcare at home, including the nation's most
critical patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 diagnoses.
Apria has taken on a pivotal role during this crucial time, having
helped a large number of COVID-19 patients in the New York metropolitan area alone.
Throughout the COVID-19 outbreak, Apria has implemented
additional safety measures to ensure the safest environment for
patients and employees: contactless delivery, virtual instruction
on proper use of equipment, personal protective equipment to
safeguard our employees and telehealth tactics.
Apria's Chief Executive Officer, Dan
Starck, stated "As the status of the COVID-19 pandemic
continues to evolve, Apria is closely monitoring information coming
in from health experts and government agencies. We are taking all
precautions necessary to keep our employees and patients safe —
we're prepared to adjust our procedures accordingly and quickly
adapt to changing situations."
Apria is also working with hospitals to help free up the
much-needed capacity. Local Apria representatives are in close
communication with discharge planners and hospital staff to help
facilitate the transition of patients from hospitals to homes,
enabling them to continue to receive critical therapy while freeing
hospital bed space for other critical patients.
Starck further stated that "Amidst the coronavirus crisis, Apria
is prepared to provide critical home healthcare services for our
patients, safely and without interruption. As we actively battle
this pandemic on the frontline, the health and well-being of our
employees and patients are paramount to us. We are proud to support
the dedicated effort across the healthcare community to provide
patients in need with high-quality care."
About Apria Healthcare Group Inc.
Apria is a
privately held company managed by affiliates of Blackstone
(NYSE:BX). Through its Apria Healthcare LLC operating unit, Apria
provides home respiratory therapy, negative pressure wound therapy,
and home medical equipment through more than 275 locations
throughout the continental United
States and Hawaii and
serves more than 1.8 million patients each year. With over
$1 billion in annual revenues, Apria
is one of the nation's largest and leading home healthcare
companies. Apria was the first company of its type to obtain
voluntary accreditation from The Joint Commission and has been
continuously accredited for more than 25 years. For more
information, visit www.apria.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Elizabeth O'Hare
(949) 285-1894
elizabeth.ohare@apria.com
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