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Employee In-Service Training www.paradisehomecare.com email: [email protected] 3175 South Eastern Avenue, NV 89169 Phone (702) 320-5222 Fax (702) 320- 0366 Rev. 04/2020
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COVID-19 General Awareness
This general awareness course on COVID-19 covers tips on how to reduce the risk of
contracting the virus by using best practices. These best practices include proper
handwashing, social distancing, and avoiding the spread of germs.In addition, the
course covers COVID-19 characteristics and related health and safety concerns.
Course Outline
OVERVIEW
1. Introduction
2. COVID-19 Characteristics
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS
3. Proper Handwashing
4. Social Distancing
5. Avoiding the Spread of Germs
6. Personal Protective Equipment: Disposable Gloves
7. Personal Protective Equipment: Face Masks
CONCLUSION
Summary
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OVERVIEW
Lesson 1 - Introduction Introduction
The best way to protect yourself from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is to reduce your risk of exposure.
This training will go over:
• COVID-19 characteristics
• CDC-recommended basic precautions
• Related health and safety concerns
In addition to the best practices in this training, remember to also follow your county, state, and federal guidelines.
Lesson 2 - COVID-19 Characteristics COVID-19 Characteristics
Do you know how COVID-19 is spread?
It likely travels from person-to-person. For example, if someone coughs or sneezes within 6 feet of someone else, those respiratory droplets could be inhaled
Many ailments share symptoms. See the chart below for how COVID-19 symptoms compare to cold and flu symptoms.
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Lesson 3 – Proper Handwashing
Proper Handwashing
One of the most important things you can do to protect yourself and others is to
frequently wash your hands.
To start, wet your hands under clean, running water, then apply soap.
Work the soap into a lather which covers your hands and forearms completely up to the
elbows, then spend at least twenty seconds thoroughly scrubbing your palms, forearms,
backs of your hands, in between fingers, and under nails thoroughly.
To finish, rinse your hands and forearms under clean, running water, making sure to
remove all of the soap.
Handwashing tips:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially
after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing, or having been in a public place.
• After washing your hands, be sure to dry them thoroughly.
• If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least
60% alcohol.
Lesson 4 - Social Distancing
Avoid close contact with others. 6 feet of separation or more is recommended.
Avoid crowds, especially in poorly ventilated spaces.
Avoid shaking people’s hands, giving high fives, etc.
Follow all county, state and federal guidelines: The federal government currently recommends that no gathering be more than 10 people. If you must attend a gathering, practice social distancing.
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Lesson 5 – Avoiding the Spread of Germs Avoiding the Spread of Germs
Tips for limiting your exposure:
• Avoid touching your face, nose, eyes, etc. with unclean hands.
• To the extent possible, avoid touching things—elevator buttons, door handles,
handrails, etc.—in public places. Use a tissue or your sleeve to cover your hand
or finger if you must touch something.
• Clean and disinfect your home and/or work area to remove germs.
• Clean and disinfect your home and/or work area to remove germs.
Avoiding the spread of germs
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How you can avoid the spread of germs.
Practice respiratory hygiene: cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow when you cough or sneeze.
Stay home and avoid contact with others if you feel unwell.
Tell your medical provider right away if you come down with a fever, are coughing, or have trouble breathing.
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Lesson 6 - Personal Protective Equipment: Disposable Gloves
Personal Protective Equipment: Disposable Gloves
Whether you are working on the job or at home, there are several common types of
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that many people are using during the pandemic,
non-sterile disposable gloves, disposable face masks, and reusable face masks.
Unfortunately, the misuse of PPE can spread more germs than not using it.
This first section will focus on the proper use of non-sterile disposable gloves.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The primary method of COVID-19 transfer is close contact with people. Social
distancing and personal protective equipment, such as cotton masks, if used correctly
may help reduce spread.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "It may be possible
that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it
and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes." Gloves, again, if used
correctly, can add a barrier layer.
Cross Contamination
Basically, when you touch a surface or object while wearing gloves, any bacteria,
viruses, or germs that might be on the gloves will be transferred. Failing to take proper
precautions when wearing gloves increases the risk of cross contamination. In other
words, wearing gloves alone does not prevent germs from spreading.
Top Contaminated Objects
Before exploring proper glove handling, it's important to recognize some of the objects
you interact with most frequently that host the most germs. Being aware of the objects
you interact with helps reduce contamination. Below is a list of five common objects.
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Door knobs and handles: Door knobs and handles host the highest amount of bacteria due to their frequent use.
Money:
Money that has been recently handled by someone with germs on their hands could potentially pass those germs onto you.
Cell phones, tablets, and keyboards:
Many studies show that most humans touch their phone more than fifty times per day.
Wallets, handbags, and purses:
These items are rarely or never washed, providing a breeding ground for germs.
Soap dispensers:
Soap dispenser pumps are always touched with unclean hands, so they can be a source of germs.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Wearing Gloves
The above objects are only a few of the top hosts for bacteria, viruses, and other germs. Next, let's explore the advantages and disadvantages of wearing gloves.
Advantages Disadvantages
When worn properly, they provide an extra layer of protection against contamination.
When not worn properly, they create another contaminated surface to spread
germs.
They make the wearer feel more safe.
There can be a perceived illusion that gloves can be used in place of proper
hygiene. (Some people do not wash their hands after removing gloves.)
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Glove Wearing Best Practices
Scroll through the five steps below for proper glove use.
1. Washing/Disinfecting Your Hands Before Use
Washing your hands thoroughly prior to putting on gloves ensures you aren't spreading germs on the outside of the gloves as you put them on.
2. Selecting the Right Gloves
There are many gloves to choose from. Read the instructions on the package to ensure the gloves provide the appropriate protection for the situation. Make sure the gloves are the correct size and fit.
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3. Glove Removal
1. To remove gloves after use, use your right index finger to hook your left glove at the cuff and pull it slowly downward towards your fingertips, turning the glove inside-out.
2. Hold the inside-out glove in your gloved hand, and repeat the process on the remaining glove, turning it inside-out also.
This process will help to prevent the outside of the gloves from contaminating your skin.
4. Dispose of Gloves Properly
Ensure gloves make it into a secured trash can. Gloves do not belong on the ground, parking lots, sidewalks, shopping carts, or the side of the road.
Improper disposal of PPE increases the chances germs may spread to others!
5. Wash Hands After Disposal
As stated earlier, wearing gloves alone does not replace the need for proper hand washing. Hands should be washed for a minimum of 20 seconds, according to the CDC.
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Lesson 7 - Personal Protective Equipment: Face Masks
Personal Protective Equipment: Face Masks
The CDC urges the voluntary use of face masks in public areas where it is difficult to
maintain social distancing, especially when in areas of "significant community-based
transmission." Additionally, OSHA released two memos on respiratory protection in light
of COVID-19.
For some employees, that description may describe their workplaces as well. Some
occupations are higher risk for exposure than others, and in some workplaces staying
six feet apart may not be possible.
Who needs a face mask?
First, employers have a responsibility to conduct:
• Conduct hazard assessments
• Determine the level of risk for employees
• Take steps to ensure safe working conditions, including guidance on appropriate
PPE, such as face masks.
If your employer has determined that masks are not required based on their hazard
assessment, they’ll let you know that wearing a face mask is voluntary.
If you see a safety concern in your workplace that isn't being addressed, report it.
OSHA guidance on COVID-19 respiratory protection
• Provide general information on how to safely use any required mask.
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• Understand the limitations of cloth and surgical masks — they may still allow
particles to pass into the lungs.
• Only the same employee is permitted to reuse the respirator.
• Have employees inspect respirators for signs of damage before they use them.
• Evaluate using respirators approved in another country when NIOSH-approved
respirators are unavailable.
• Reassess engineering controls, work practices, and administrative controls to
identify changes that would reduce the need for respirators, which are in short
supply right now.
OSHA guidance on N95 shortages
For those in professions at high risk for contact with COVID-19 — such as the
healthcare industry or medical first responders — disposable N95 filtering facepiece
respirators are critically needed. However, they are in short supply.
In response to the shortage, OSHA has put out guidance on “discretion to permit the
extended use and reuse of respirators, as well as the use of respirators that are beyond
their manufacturer’s recommended shelf life.” Healthcare employers should review this
guidance and adjust practices accordingly.
In addition, non-healthcare employers who normally use N95s or who own them should:
• Make a good faith attempt to obtain N95 respirators.
• Consider alternative respirators that provide the same or greater protection as
N95 respirators.
• Reconsider donating N95s to healthcare professionals or medical first
responders since it may increase the employer’s citation risk.
• Consider extended use and reuse of NIOSH-certified N95 filtering facepiece
respirators (FFRs), including expired ones, which OSHA will permit for a limited
time.
• Masks for moderate risk of exposure
• For employees who don't have a high-risk profession that puts them in contact
with people who are sick with COVID-19 but who are unable to properly social
distance at work, there's a moderate risk of exposure, and an alternate form of
face mask is advised. The CDC recommends cloth masks as being easier to
create or obtain.
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• There are tutorials for creating cloth masks
Cloth Masks Guidelines
1. Regularly wash your cloth mask. (A washing machine works fine.)
2. Don't touch your eyes, nose, or mouth when removing the mask.
3. Wash your hands immediately after removing the mask.
Please note:
Cloth masks should not be used by anyone with difficulty breathing, anyone who is unable to remove the mask without assistance, or young children under the age of 2.
Employer responsibilities
Employers are responsible for their employees' respiratory safety. As always, they must conduct hazard assessments and be proactive about employee safety.
Employers are responsible for their employees' respiratory safety. As always, they must conduct hazard assessments and be proactive about employee safety.
If the employer decides to require employees to wear cloth face masks, they must also provide information on the masks' proper use and limitations.
If the employer decides to require employees to wear cloth face masks, they must also provide information on the masks' proper use and limitations.
If the workplace has a respiratory protection program, respiratory program requirements still apply.
If the workplace has a respiratory protection program, respiratory program requirements still apply.
Thank you for taking this training on COVID-19 General Awareness.
The situation is ever-evolving. You can find the CDC’s latest recommendations and updates here: https://www.cdc.gov/