COVID19 UNPREPARED OUTBREAK-Possible Solutions And Preventions
Novel Coronavirus: Long-Term Care Facilities (Including Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, Independent Living, etc.) ● Sick employees must stay home when sick. Ensure that sick leave policies are flexible and consistent with public health guidance and that employees are aware of these policies. ● When possible, employees should wear a mask when working with patients. ● Restrictions and social distancing: – Discontinue communal dining and group activities. – Restrict all visitation except for certain compassionate care situations, such as end of life situations or hospice. – Restrict volunteers and non-essential healthcare personnel. – Implement active screening of residents and restrict residents with fever and/or acute respiratory symptoms to their room. ♦ If resident must leave room, have them wear a mask. – Consistent or cohorts of staff, in which staff are assigned to the same unit or hallway. ♦ Identify dedicated employees to care for COVID-19 p