Delivery of Elder Services During COVID-19 Pandemic by Muckleshoot Tribe

Elder services during the COVID-19 pandemic provided by Muckleshoot Tribe included medical alert, pharmacy delivery, transportation, nursing triage, in-home care, and more. The response strategies involved diagnosis, triage, and implementation of essential services with a focus on elder well-being and safety. The tribe's sovereignty and public health measures aligned with county guidelines. Elder impact was mitigated through facts, safety measures, and communication. Logistics included supply delivery, PPE distribution, screening, testing, and essential staffing. The presentation concluded with a Q&A session.

• Elder Services
• COVID-19 Pandemic
• Muckleshoot Tribe
• Public Health
• Sovereignty

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1. DELIVERY OF ELDER SERVICES DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC Muckleshoot Tribe Presenter: Eve Austin, RDN Muckleshoot Elder In Home Support Services Director

2. OVERVIEW OF SERVICES Medical Alert Pharmacy and Supply Delivery Medical Transportation Electronic Device Loans Nursing Triage Social Work Case Management Health and Wellness Center Clinic & PT/ Support In-Home Care Services 2-24 hour ADL support to Elders and Vulnerable Adults living within a 30 mile radius of MIT

3. RESPONSE Like everyone stunned by the Covid-19 Pandemic we too were diagnosing and triaging the problem EOC Implemented

4. SOVEREIGNTY AND PUBLIC HEALTH Tribal leadership moved parallel with King and Pierce Counties

5. ELDER IMPACT Getting the Facts not Fear Supplies Safety Measures Communication Tribal Shut Down Essential Services

6. SUPPLIES AND PPE Logistics of delivery Mail USPS was a game changer of facial masks Home to home drop off bags and door hangers Program Stash Toilet Paper Stash Cleaning Supply Back Up Gloves, and PPE

7. SCREENING & TESTING Blanket Screening of all staff and what we found In house testing drive up tent testing

8. STAFFING Essential Services, limited staffing, family support, focusing on what s vital to the elders

9. Q & A Thank you