Do the Right Thing in the Coronavirus Pandemic

G. Michael Leader, president and CEO of Country Meadows Retirement Communities, writes in PennLive to urge his colleagues to "do the right thing." He says that simple, four-word philosophy is the moral compass his parents, Pa. Gov. George M. and Mary Jane Leader, instilled in him and used as their guide when founding Country Meadows. "I believe it's why our customers have placed their confidence in us," he remarked. "We've made every effort to stay ahead of this virus by acquiring as much personal protective equipment as available and re-training co-workers in its use and testing as much and as fast as we can with available tests." The company has also implemented a blanket co-worker testing program that goes beyond what has been advised, calling it a "necessary right step." Leader goes on to assert that energy should be channeled toward local, state, and federal government officials for more PPE and testing for senior living. "That's how they can do the right thing," he concluded.