Staff and Medical Safety – What should you do BEFORE, DURING and AFTER work?

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Before Work:

Remove watch and jewelry

Wear clean clothes to work

Bring a change of clothes or scrubs in a washable/disposable laundry bag

Bring lunch in disposable bag

Do not wear nail polish and use proper hand hygiene

During Work:

Disinfect phone, ID badge and glasses

Disinfect work station and stethoscope

Hand hygiene before/after each patient and when touching new surfaces

Use dedicated equipment in patient rooms as much as possible

No handshaking or high fives

Ensure 2 metre separation from other staff when talking

Wear appropriate PPE as directed

After Work:

Put clothes in washable / disposable laundry bag – wear clean clothing home

Disinfect phone, ID badge, glasses and stethoscope

Work shoes wiped down and left at work

Shower at work or immediately when home

Leave outside shoes in garage or outside front door

Put water bottles/plastic containers in dishwasher

Put clothing and washable laundry bag into washer

Focus on wellness activities at least 1 hour / day