While we all wait for the OSHA Standards to be updated with the latest Presidential directive, there was a revision to the Standards on June 21, 2021 which we need to follow. Most impactful to us is that we have to turn the survey questions back on for each client and for caregivers to answer each work day.
Our agency uses a variety of controls as safety measures to protect out caregivers. Listed below is a quick review of the practices we follow.
1. Handwashing – handwashing video click here. Remember: Wash palms; bank of hands, in between fingers, finger nails, thumbs – 20 seconds. Always wash you hands upon entry to a new home, before leaving and frequently during your work.
2. PPE- a mask must be worn at all times when you are within 6 feet of a client. Masks, gloves and gowns are available from the business office during our regular Office hours.
3. Traveling in a vehicle – requires all persons in the car to wear a mask.
4. Complete your exposure screening questions for yourself daily and your client (including guests) before every shift.
5. You will not be asked to care for a client with COVID – 19.
6. Do not work sick – our agency provides Paid Time Off to assist you in the event that you need to stay home due to illness.
7. We will notify you if you were exposed to Covid-19 in the workplace.
8. If you have a workplace close contact exposure that requires testing, we have a list of testing locations where you can obtain a PCR test at no cost.
9. Our agency supports COVID-19 vaccination as part of its infection control approach. We provide time off for any employee needing a schedule adjustment to receive a vaccine. Additionally, we provide 1 hour of paid time to obtain the vaccine.
10. Training on infection disease prevention is available to all employees thru our virtual training software included in the ClearCare Go app. If you would like a refresher, just text the office at any time and a link will be sent to you.
If you have any questions or concerns about your safety from Covid-19 or any other infectious disease, you are encouraged to contact the office.
Your Rights as an Employee - OSHA & COVID, click here