What are we doing:
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Following WHO, CDC, State, and local health departments guidelines on preventing the spread of the virus and keeping our clients safe.
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Equipping staff with knowledge and information that is vital and relevant in controlling the spread of the virus.
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Infection Control and Patient Safety Protocols
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Hand hygiene standards
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) use (masks, gloves, etc.)
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Blood-borne pathogen standards and safety protocols
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Coronavirus overview from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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Protecting yourself and others:
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Clean your hands often, either with soap and water for 20 seconds or a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
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Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
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Put distance between yourself and other people (at least 6 feet).
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Cover your mouth and nose with a mask when around others.
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Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
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Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces daily.
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CDC recommends that people wear masks in public settings and when around people outside of their household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
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Masks may help prevent people who have COVID-19 from spreading the virus to others.
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Monitor Your Health Daily: Contact your physician immediately if you experience a change in your condition warranting additional care such as a fever, cough, or shortness of breath especially if not typical for you. Contact your local health department and our office should you have any confirmed interaction with high-risk individuals.
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Protect Your Health This Flu Season: get vaccinated if possible.
Covid-19 Signs and Symptoms:
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Fever or chills, cough, fatigue
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Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
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Muscle or body aches
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Headache, sore throat, diarrhea
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New loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting
Emergency warning signs for COVID-19:
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Trouble breathing
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Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
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New confusion
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Inability to wake or stay awake
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Bluish lips or face