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The criteria for COVID-19 testing expanded dramatically this week – Moab Regional Hospital can now test individuals experiencing any symptoms including fever, cough, shortness of breath, muscle aches and pains, decreased sense of smell or taste, and sore throat. We speak with CEO Jen Sadoff about how more testing will give healthcare professionals a better picture of local community health. Plus, a conversation with Jessica Walsh, director of Grand County Hospice, about advance directives. Although it can be difficult to talk about the end of life, Walsh sees an opportunity in this pandemic to open this important conversation with loved ones.

Show Notes:

Moab Regional Hospital Coronavirus Updates

https://mrhmoab.org/coronavirus-updates/

Medical Care Planning Resources

https://mrhmoab.org/medical-care-planning-resources/

Grand County Hospice

https://mrhmoab.org/grand-county-hospice/

The Conversation Project

https://theconversationproject.org

American Bar Association Toolkit For Healthcare Advance Planning

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_aging/resources/health_care_decision_making/consumer_s_toolkit_for_health_care_advance_planning/

The criteria for COVID-19 testing expanded dramatically this week – Moab Regional Hospital can now test individuals experiencing any symptoms including fever, cough, shortness of breath, muscle aches and pains, decreased sense of smell or taste, and sore throat. We speak with CEO Jen Sadoff about how more testing will give healthcare professionals a better picture of local community health. Plus, a conversation with Jessica Walsh, director of Grand County Hospice, about advance directives. Although it can be difficult to talk about the end of life, Walsh sees an opportunity in this pandemic to open this important conversation with loved ones.

Show Notes:

Moab Regional Hospital Coronavirus Updates

https://mrhmoab.org/coronavirus-updates/

Medical Care Planning Resources

https://mrhmoab.org/medical-care-planning-resources/

Grand County Hospice

https://mrhmoab.org/grand-county-hospice/

The Conversation Project

https://theconversationproject.org

American Bar Association Toolkit For Healthcare Advance Planning

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_aging/resources/health_care_decision_making/consumer_s_toolkit_for_health_care_advance_planning/

After Governor Gary Herbert’s announcement that Utah schools will remain closed through the academic year, we check in with Grand County School District Superintendent Taryn Kay. She talks about the plan for online learning, current ideas for senior graduation, and hopes for the future. Plus, our radio partners have stories on the question of ‘rewilding’ the West as well as a new way regional towns are maintaining a sense of connection – by howling at the moon. Tune in.

[Photo: State Superintendent Sydnee Dickson]

Show Notes:

Find the latest on Grand County Schools –

https://www.grandschools.org

News is constantly changing related to local preparedness and COVID-19. KZMU has a community resource page on our website updated throughout the day. It has the latest on needs and assistance, closures and restrictions, and local media coverage. Find it at kzmu.org/covid19

After Governor Gary Herbert’s announcement that Utah schools will remain closed through the academic year, we check in with Grand County School District Superintendent Taryn Kay. She talks about the plan for online learning, current ideas for senior graduation, and hopes for the future. Plus, our radio partners have stories on the question of ‘rewilding’ the West as well as a new way regional towns are maintaining a sense of connection – by howling at the moon. Tune in.

[Photo: State Superintendent Sydnee Dickson]

Show Notes:

Find the latest on Grand County Schools –

https://www.grandschools.org

News is constantly changing related to local preparedness and COVID-19. KZMU has a community resource page on our website updated throughout the day. It has the latest on needs and assistance, closures and restrictions, and local media coverage. Find it at kzmu.org/covid19

Since the Southeast Utah Health Department shuttered overnight lodging and camping to nonessential visitors, Grand County neighbors have been on the lookout for potential violations. We speak with Moab Area Travel Council Director Elaine Gizler about the lodging complaint process. And later, Grand County Council Administrator Chris Baird has been central to coordinating the local COVID-19 task force. We check in with him about the various projects he oversees, and what’s on his mind in the coming months ahead. Plus, our partners at the Mountain West News Bureau check in with some seniors to see what we might be able to learn from those who have faced world wars, economic recessions, and other pandemics.

Show Notes:

Fill Out a Grand County Lodging Complaint

https://www.doitlikeamoablocal.com/grandcounty-lodging-complaint

Stay Updated on the Grand County COVID-19 Task Force

https://www.grandcountyutah.net/1063/COVID-19

https://mailchi.mp/grandcountyutah/emailupdates

News is constantly changing related to local preparedness and COVID-19. KZMU has a community resource page on our website updated throughout the day. It has the latest on needs and assistance, closures and restrictions, and local media coverage. Find it at kzmu.org/covid19

Since the Southeast Utah Health Department shuttered overnight lodging and camping to nonessential visitors, Grand County neighbors have been on the lookout for potential violations. We speak with Moab Area Travel Council Director Elaine Gizler about the lodging complaint process. And later, Grand County Council Administrator Chris Baird has been central to coordinating the local COVID-19 task force. We check in with him about the various projects he oversees, and what’s on his mind in the coming months ahead. Plus, our partners at the Mountain West News Bureau check in with some seniors to see what we might be able to learn from those who have faced world wars, economic recessions, and other pandemics.

Show Notes:

Fill Out a Grand County Lodging Complaint

https://www.doitlikeamoablocal.com/grandcounty-lodging-complaint

Stay Updated on the Grand County COVID-19 Task Force

https://www.grandcountyutah.net/1063/COVID-19

https://mailchi.mp/grandcountyutah/emailupdates

News is constantly changing related to local preparedness and COVID-19. KZMU has a community resource page on our website updated throughout the day. It has the latest on needs and assistance, closures and restrictions, and local media coverage. Find it at kzmu.org/covid19

A historic day at Sand Flats Recreation Area this Easter as the sounds made by birds and the wind replaced motorized vehicles for the first time in decades. This aural environment is likely to continue to be the norm around Moab as the Southeast Utah Health Department plans to extend their order restricting nonessential visitation. However, they are now asking some local businesses to plan ahead for the future and prepare a COVID-19 mitigation plan. Plus, learn about contact tracing from a nurse at Southeast Utah Health Department and hear a feature story on people showing up to help one another on the Navajo Nation. Tune in.

Show Notes:

Southeast Utah Health Dept Announces Renewed Order (4/10)

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Notification-about-renewal-of-order-10April2020.pdf

Southeast Utah Health Dept Clarifies Renewal Announcement (4/11)

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/FAQ-for-renewal-11-April-2020.pdf

Southeast Utah Case Count Dashboard

https://seuhd.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/c950141e6ec14c9484bc93b791c3a791

Contact Tracing

https://www.facebook.com/123515944338660/photos/a.832005713489676/3027672960589596/?type=3&theater

Groups Provide Relief to Indian Country As Coronavirus Cases Climb, KJZZ Tribal Natural Resources

https://fronterasdesk.org/content/1520611/groups-provide-relief-indian-country-coronavirus-cases-climb?_ga=2.263479052.1694613342.1586276645-1542063549.1554479841

Havasupai Ill Equipped to Handle COVID-19, Close Canyon, KJZZ Tribal Natural Resources

https://fronterasdesk.org/content/1523571/havasupai-ill-equipped-handle-covid-19-close-canyon?_ga=2.108248837.627372143.1586530927-176248653.1560989966

A historic day at Sand Flats Recreation Area this Easter as the sounds made by birds and the wind replaced motorized vehicles for the first time in decades. This aural environment is likely to continue to be the norm around Moab as the Southeast Utah Health Department plans to extend their order restricting nonessential visitation. However, they are now asking some local businesses to plan ahead for the future and prepare a COVID-19 mitigation plan. Plus, learn about contact tracing from a nurse at Southeast Utah Health Department and hear a feature story on people showing up to help one another on the Navajo Nation. Tune in.

Show Notes:

Southeast Utah Health Dept Announces Renewed Order (4/10)

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Notification-about-renewal-of-order-10April2020.pdf

Southeast Utah Health Dept Clarifies Renewal Announcement (4/11)

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/FAQ-for-renewal-11-April-2020.pdf

Southeast Utah Case Count Dashboard

https://seuhd.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/c950141e6ec14c9484bc93b791c3a791

Contact Tracing

https://www.facebook.com/123515944338660/photos/a.832005713489676/3027672960589596/?type=3&theater

Groups Provide Relief to Indian Country As Coronavirus Cases Climb, KJZZ Tribal Natural Resources

https://fronterasdesk.org/content/1520611/groups-provide-relief-indian-country-coronavirus-cases-climb?_ga=2.263479052.1694613342.1586276645-1542063549.1554479841

Havasupai Ill Equipped to Handle COVID-19, Close Canyon, KJZZ Tribal Natural Resources

https://fronterasdesk.org/content/1523571/havasupai-ill-equipped-handle-covid-19-close-canyon?_ga=2.108248837.627372143.1586530927-176248653.1560989966

Throughout Easter weekend, the Grand County Sheriff’s Office is reminding non-residents to stay at home. They are conducting patrols near popular visitor and camping areas countywide. We spoke with GCSO Lt. Shan Hackwell about what those patrols will look like, and the citation process for people disobeying the health department's overnight lodging order. Plus, the Southeast Utah Health Department announced that they will be renewing their order limiting overnight lodging guests to essential visitors only until May 4th.

Show Notes:

4/8 GCSO Press Release –

https://www.facebook.com/utahgrandcountysheriff/photos/a.838601872884876/2786573781420999/?type=3&theater

4/10 SEUHD Press Release –

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Notification-about-renewal-of-order-10April2020.pdf

Throughout Easter weekend, the Grand County Sheriff’s Office is reminding non-residents to stay at home. They are conducting patrols near popular visitor and camping areas countywide. We spoke with GCSO Lt. Shan Hackwell about what those patrols will look like, and the citation process for people disobeying the health department's overnight lodging order. Plus, the Southeast Utah Health Department announced that they will be renewing their order limiting overnight lodging guests to essential visitors only until May 4th.

Show Notes:

4/8 GCSO Press Release –

https://www.facebook.com/utahgrandcountysheriff/photos/a.838601872884876/2786573781420999/?type=3&theater

4/10 SEUHD Press Release –

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Notification-about-renewal-of-order-10April2020.pdf