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Associate Workflow COVID-19 Infection Prevention Playbook Associate Workflow Last update: 8/3/21 Updates include: Guidance for Asymptomatic Healthcare Personnel Screen and Go Process Table of Contents Important IDPH Information Related to COVID-19 for Associates ..........................................................................................3 AMITA Health COVID-19 Exposure Guide..................................................................................................................................4 Travel Information....................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Returning to Work .......................................................................................................................................................................11 COVID-19 Screening Guidelines..................................................................................................................................................12 How to save a link to your device...............................................................................................................................................16 COVID-19 Screen and Go Flow for Critical Staffing ...................................................................................................................17 Corporate Office Guidelines .......................................................................................................................................................18 3M 6000 Series Half Facepiece Flyer..........................................................................................................................................28 3M 6000 Series Associate Guide and Donning Doffing Respirator ..........................................................................................29 3M 6000 Series Inspection Cleaning. .........................................................................................................................................33 3M 6000 Wear It Right ................................................................................................................................................................35 3M 6000 Series Reusable Respirator-Disinfection Process ..................................................................................................... 36 3M 6000 Series Masks Procedure ..............................................................................................................................................37 3M 6000 Worker Acknowledgement .........................................................................................................................................39 Address and Phone List ...............................................................................................................................................................40 IMPORTANT IDPH INFORMATION RELATED TO COVID‐19 FOR ASSOCIATES Updated 5/17/2021 AMITA Health continues to update its guidance regarding COVID-19 testing and vaccination for all associates both patient facing and non-patient facing. The guidance is based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The CDC is the health protection agency of the United States basing their recommendations from science. IDPH is a local body who assimilates recommendations from the CDC and applies it specifically to protect the people of Illinois based on local reaction and statistics. Detailed information is within the document. Recent and key points to remember: • Masking is still required in health care facilities. • Health care workers are to use the COVID 19 Screen and Go application before they journey in to work and follow the directions on the screen. • If you have signs and symptoms (fever >100.4, new cough, shortness of breath, sore throat) before work, do not come to work. Notify you manager and Associate Health by phone. If you are concerned about signs and symptoms, call your primary-care physician. • If you have signs and symptoms (fever >100.4, new cough, shortness of breath, sore throat) during work, notify your manager and go home immediately. Call your primary-care physician if you are concerned about your signs and symptoms. • If you have been in direct contact with someone with COVID-19 (community exposure within 6 feet for a cumulative 15 minutes or healthcare exposure without appropriate PPE), you may be placed in quarantine by the local health department or may be allowed to work as long as you remain asymptomatic, are masked at all times, and are able to social distance. County protocols may vary. Your health and safety are of paramount concern to AMITA Health, and we closely monitor the CDC and IDPH for COVID-19 updates. We expect the guidance to continue to change from time to time as situation continues to evolve and as advances in treatment emerge, and we will update you promptly about any new developments. We will continue to assist leaders in developing the best process in their respective areas for conservation, distribution and tracking of surgical masks across AMITA Health. Conservation of masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) will be essential for a possible future surge of COVID-19 patients. 3 Guidance for Asymptomatic Healthcare Personnel1 (HCP) Who Were Exposed to Individuals with Confirmed COVID-19 in the Healthcare Setting Higher-risk exposures generally involve exposure of HCP’s eyes, nose, or mouth to material potentially containing SARS-CoV-2, particularly if these HCP were present in the room for an aerosol-generating procedure. Guidance for non-patient facing and corporate locations listed in Corporate Office Guidelines. This guidance applies to HCP1 with potential exposure in a healthcare setting to patients, visitors, or other HCP with confirmed COVID-19. Exposure Personal Protective Equipment Used Work Restrictions HCP who had prolonged2 • HCP not wearing a respirator or facemask • Exclude from work for 14 days after last exposure3 close contact with a • HCP not wearing eye protection if the person with • HCP to monitor themselves for fever or symptoms consistent patient, visitor, or HCP COVID- 19 was not wearing a cloth face covering or with COVID-19 with confirmed COVID-19 facemask • For any HCP who develop fever or symptoms consistent with (High Risk Exposure) • HCP not wearing all recommended PPE (i.e. gown, COVID-19: gloves, eye protection, respirator) while performing o If at home, do not report to work. Contact your 2 an aerosol-generating procedure manager and Associate Health. o If at work, notify your manager and immediately leave for home. contact Associate Health on the phone to notify of your symptoms. Full Vaccinated Workers N/A • Fully vaccinated HCP with higher-risk exposures who are asymptomatic do not need to be restricted from work for 14 days following their exposure and should have a series of two viral tests for SARS-CoV-2 infection immediately and 5–7 days after exposure. o People with SARS-CoV-2 infection in the last 90 days do not need to be tested if they remain asymptomatic, including those with a known contact. HCP other than those N/A • No work restrictions with exposure risk • HCP to monitor themselves for fever or symptoms described above consistent with COVID-19 • Any HCP who develop fever or symptoms consistent with COVID-19 should immediately contact Associate Health 1Healthcare Personnel (HCP): HCP include, but are not limited to, emergency medical service personnel, nurses, nursing assistants, physicians, technicians, therapists, phlebotomists, pharmacists, students and trainees, contractual staff not employed by the healthcare facility, and persons not directly involved in patient care, but who could be exposed to infectious agents that can be transmitted in the healthcare setting (e.g., clerical, dietary, environmental services, laundry, security, engineering and facilities management, administrative, billing, volunteer personnel). 2Prolonged close contact is defined as being <6ft for >15 cumulative minutes over a 24-hour period with a COVID positive person. However, any duration should be considered prolonged if the exposure occurred during performance of an aerosol generating procedure. 3If critical staffing shortages occur, it might not be possible to exclude exposed HCP from work. If work restrictions are recommended after an exposure, consult with the ministry’s CEO, CNO and CMO to determine if the work exclusions would affect the department’s ability to deliver safe, quality care due to critical staffing. If associates are allowed to return to work after a high-risk exposure due to critical staffing shortages, they should continue to monitor themselves for fever or symptoms consistent with COVID-19 and follow universal masking protocols. Source: Centers for Disease Control and prevention. (2021, April 27) Infection Control After Vaccination Updated Healthcare Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations in Response to COVID-19 Vaccination | CDC 4 COVID-19 Travel Information International Travel Individuals vaccinated and unvaccinated who return from international travel are advised by the Centers for Disease Control to take the following steps after travel: • Stay home as much as possible. • Avoid being around people at higher risk for severe illness from COVID -19. • COVID 19 PCR on days 3-5 after returning • Monitor for symptoms of COVID.
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