Recommendations for Our Team
Before coming to work
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Take temperature (do not come into work if you or any of your family members are experiencing symptoms such as cough, sore throat, fever, etc)
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Remove jewelry/rings, tie back hair, keep nails short, avoid extra accessories
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Place phone in a zip lock bag that you will discard at the end of the day
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If bringing a lunch, place in disposable wrapping
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Bring scrubs / work clothes in a washable bag (i.e. pillow case)
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Staff members have practiced the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) |
At work
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Change into scrubs/ work clothes as soon as you arrive
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Use PPE as appropriate
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Leave all clutter (pens, phones etc) outside of operatories
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We discourage team members from using another workers’ |
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phone, desk, and other work tools and equipment when possible
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Disinfect communal landline phones after use
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We discourage cell phone use at work
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Adequate handwashing or hand sanitizer application before and after every patient encounter
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Staff will attempt to social distance from one another, however since this is not possible 100% of the time all team members will wear a mask at all times |
After work
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Wash hands and arms with soap
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Remove work clothes and place in washable bag
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Wash hands again, put on clean street clothes and shoes
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Sanitize phone, glasses, etc
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Wash hands again |
At home
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Do not touch anything
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Remove shoes and clothes
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Wash work clothes/scrubs in washing machine with detergent and hot water - bleach is not required
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Shower immediately with soap and water before touching anything (including loved ones) |
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