During this epidemic, we at Prime Nursing are making it our priority to take all available measures in order to prevent the further spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) by following all of the guidelines from the CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/
The following are guidelines from the CDC that all people should follow, as well as the guidelines that we are following to protect you.
Take steps to protect yourself
Clean your hands often
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Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
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If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact
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Avoid close contact with people who are sick
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Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
Take steps to protect others
Stay home if you’re sick
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Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Learn what to do if you are sick.
Cover coughs and sneezes
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Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
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Throw used tissues in the trash.
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Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Wear a facemask if you are sick
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If you are sick: You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and people who are caring for you should wear a facemask if they enter your room.
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If you are NOT sick: You do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a facemask).
Clean and disinfect
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Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
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If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
Preventing the Spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Homes and Residential Communities
Assess the Suitability of the Residential Setting for Home Care
In consultation with state or local health department staff, a healthcare professional should assess whether the residential setting is appropriate for home care. Considerations for care at home include whether:
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The patient is stable enough to receive care at home.
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Appropriate caregivers are available at home.
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There is a separate bedroom where the patient can recover without sharing immediate space with others.
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Resources for access to food and other necessities are available.
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The patient and other household members have access to appropriate, recommended personal protective equipment (at a minimum, gloves and facemask) and are capable of adhering to precautions recommended as part of home care or isolation (e.g., respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette, hand hygiene);
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There are household members who may be at increased risk of complications from COVID-19 infection (.e.g., people >65 years old, young children, pregnant women, people who are immunocompromised or who have chronic heart, lung, or kidney conditions).
Provide Guidance for Precautions to Implement during Home Care
A healthcare professional should
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Provide CDC’s Interim Guidance for Preventing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) from Spreading to Others in Homes and Communities to the patient, caregiver, and household members (https://www.cdc.gov/
coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/ guidance-prevent-spread.html); and -
Contact their state or local health department to discuss criteria for discontinuing any such measures. Check available hours when contacting local health departments.
Know how it spreads
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The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
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The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
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Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
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Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
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These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
CDC.GOV – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
Please follow the CDC for all of the most up-to-date information on their efforts to stifle the spread of the virus. https://www.cdc.gov/
