Managing The Stress Of Coronavirus
We’re here for you with information and support to keep yourself emotionally healthy so you can protect yourself and the people you care about. We’re here to listen. With all the news about coronavirus, it’s natural to feel a little stressed. We’re helping you get through it with these programs and resources.
Stress and Coping with COVID-19
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.
PA Department of Health Complaint Intake Process
The PA Department Of Health has established a process to file an official complaint regarding the operation of a licensed and regulated in-patient healthcare facilities, like nursing homes and hospitals, as well as out-patient healthcare facilities, like ambulatory surgical facilities and home health care agencies, to ensure they deliver safe health care to residents of Pennsylvania. The first step is to complete and submit an online form at Health.PA.gov.
https://apps.health.pa.gov/dohforms/FacilityComplaint.aspx
CDC Sequence for Putting On and Taking Off PPE
The type of PPE used will vary based on the level of precautions required, such as standard and contact, droplet or airborne infection isolation precautions. The procedure for putting on and removing PPE should be tailored to the specific type of PPE.
Health Alert: Philadelphia Department of Public Health
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Division of Disease Control: COVID-19 Status Update and Guidance for Healthcare Personnel Isolation and Quarantine to Minimize Staff Shortages March 26, 2020
Safety Precaution Posters for Staff & Visitors
Fourteen high resolution safety precaution posters to present to visitors and staff in the presence of a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patient facility.
COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment: Donning
A comprehensive step by step recommended procedure with illustrations for donning Personal Protective Equipment when operating in the presence of a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patient facility.
COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment: Doffing
A comprehensive step-by-step recommended procedure with illustrations for doffing (removing) Personal Protective Equipment when operating in the presence of a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patient facility.
Interim Guidance for Implementing Safety Practices for COVID-19
To ensure continuity of operations of essential functions, CDC advises that critical infrastructure workers may be permitted to continue work following potential exposure to COVID-19, provided they remain asymptomatic and additional precautions are implemented to protect them and the community.
Virtual Town Hall Tuesday April 14, 2020 – 6pm to 7pm
Join us for a Virtual Town Hall COVID-19 member experiences and questions. The town hall will be moderated by Chris Woods and feature State Representatives & Councilmember Helen Gym who will be on hand to answer questions.
Facebook Live:
https://facebook.com/1199cnuhhce
To submit questions or comments during the session
use ZOOM:
https://zoom.us/j/7214456147
