Solar energy entrepreneur Steve Verschoor co-founded GTSP Global, a solar panel parts manufacturer. Responsible for the company’s sales and business development, Mr. Verschoor has secured contracts with clients in China, Italy, South Korea, and Taiwan. Steve Verschoor is also one of the original co-founders of Molecular Testing Labs.
Amidst the growing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Social and Health Services have recognized the need to test the residents and staff members of nursing homes. Aggressive efforts to limit their exposure to the virus must be done to deter the inherent risks associated with the congregate nature of nursing homes. The state government contracted with Molecular Testing Labs and the University of Washington to conduct the tests.
DOH Secretary John Weisman also issued orders to help determine the scope and magnitude of the tests and serve as a reference for future prevention and control efforts. According to the orders, the testing is mandatory for residents and staff members of nursing homes who failed to complete the universal COVID-19 testing. Only staff members who can provide a medical justification issued by a healthcare provider may be allowed to decline the tests.
The state government will pay for the tests and will provide the test kits and personal protective equipment. To facilitate the reimbursement of the cost of the tests, the Washington State Health Care Authority and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will receive the bill of eligible patients from Molecular Testing Labs and the University of Washington.
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