Protocols Implemented to address Covid-19:

  • Staff: Follow all recommended infection prevention and control practices, including wearing a facemask for source control while at work, monitoring themselves for fever or symptoms consistent with COVID-19 and not reporting to work when ill as well as undergoing active screening for fever or symptoms consistent with COVID-19 at the beginning of each day. Guidelines implemented for employees who are believed to have been exposed to or have tested positive for a pandemic disease: a) Exclude from work for 14 days after last exposure. b) Advice employee to monitor themselves for fever or symptoms consistent with COVID-19 c) Any employee who develops fever or symptoms consistent with COVID-19 should immediately contact their established point of contact (e.g., occupational health program to arrange for medical evaluation and testing)

 

  • Patients: Handling of patients suspected of being exposed or conformed as having a pandemic disease:  Instructed to follow the CDC guild lines (wearing a face make, face shield, gown, gloves. Washing hands at healthcare facility entrance/patient’s home  with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub

 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov)