COVID-19: Updates and Employee Resources

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information and Resources
Currently, Georgia’s Department of Community Health states that Personal Support Service (PSS) should continue as scheduled; therefore, Caring Hands United will continue to provide essential home care services during the COVID-19 crisis. Employees and personnel are instructed to monitor their temperature daily, practice social distancing, and limit social interactions outside of work. Alert your supervisor immediately if you experience a loss of taste and/or smell. Additional Employee Training and Resources are provided below.

Beginning Friday, March 27, 2020, business hours at our locations will vary and visits to our offices will be restricted to essential employees by appointment only. Current employees may contact a staffing coordinator to discuss alternative options or to set an appointment.

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During your visit, if you notice any signs or possible symptoms, staff should immediately implement recommended infection prevention and control practices. If a member/patient is suspected of having COVID-19, you should notify your supervisor and immediately report your concerns to the Georgia Department of Public Health (“DPH”) by calling 1-866-PUB-HLTH (1-866-782-4584). Ask to speak with a Medical Epidemiologist. Georgia’s DPH has also provided the following hotline number to call if you believe that you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to the novel coronavirus: 1-844-442-2681.

Training Resources, Courtesy of Relias

Hand Hygiene
The Basics
This course follows CDC recommendations and provides a refresher on the specific requirements to successfully stop the spread.

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Infection Control
The Basics
This course provides updates to HCPs ability to apply scientifically accepted infection control principles to reduce transmission of pathogens.

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For Healthcare Professionals
Infection Control
A brief overview of the basic concepts of infection control designed for HCPs, but appropriate for individuals as well.

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Airborne Precautions
Infection Control
Quick and relevant instruction for implementing infection control measures to prevent transmission of airborne disease.

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Transmission-Based Precautions
Infection Control
This course presents the principles of transmission-based precautions and strategies to apply in daily practice.

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Preparing for Pandemic Influenza
Infection Control
The course spotlights Pandemic flu; it offers principles and practices relevant to viral transmission disease precautions.

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