As an essential business, we are still servicing customers and following guidelines to protect the health of customers and employees.
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Free! COVID-19 Courses Available (WHO)
You can watch the video and enroll in the eProtect course for respiratory infections here. The course is also available in the following languages: français, Bahasa Indonesia, русский, Português, 中文, Español, العربية and Tiếng Việt.
Standard precautions: Environmental cleaning and disinfection
Overview: In this course, you will learn the role of an IPC professional in environmental cleaning and understand how cleaning and disinfection prevents contamination of the health care environment.
Standard precautions: Environmental cleaning and disinfection
Overview: In this course, you will learn the role of an IPC professional in environmental cleaning and understand how cleaning and disinfection prevents contamination of the health care environment.
Standard precautions: Waste management
Overview: In this course, you will learn about the different categories of waste and the process for waste management. Health care waste includes all waste generated by health, research and laboratory facilities in the course of providing health care services. Health care waste in a facility should be managed from point of generation to final disposal and removal.
Decontamination and sterilization of medical devices
Overview: The processes of sterilization and decontamination are complex, requiring specific infrastructure, equipment and process. In this course, which is divided into two parts, you will learn about the overall procedure for managing decontamination and sterilization of medical devices.
EDUCATION IS KEY.
Real-time training during global emergencies is critical for effective preparedness and response. The COVID-19 channel provides learning resources for health professionals, decision-makers and the public for the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
As the outbreak continues to evolve, new resources will be added and existing courses will be updated to best reflect the changing context.
Emerging respiratory viruses, including COVID-19: methods for detection, prevention, response and control
Overview: This course provides a general introduction to emerging respiratory viruses, including novel coronaviruses. By the end of this course, you should be able to describe:
- The nature of emerging respiratory viruses, how to detect and assess an outbreak, strategies for preventing and controlling outbreaks due to novel respiratory viruses;
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for COVID-19 Virus
Overview: This course will cover the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures required in order to:
- Be prepared and ready to respond to an outbreak, in particular, the one due to COVID-19.
- Limit human to human transmission by way of implementing WHO recommended IPC interventions.
- Identify, isolate and report suspect and confirmed cases.
Now Available for Health Workers: The WHO Academy’s COVID-19 Mobile Learning App
The WHO Academy’s mobile learning app was developed specifically for health workers and is designed to enable them to expand their life-saving skills to battle COVID-19.
The app can be found via direct link to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store or by searching “WHO Academy” in the stores
How can I protect myself from COVID-19?
In February, OpenWHO released a short animated video that explains 6 ways a person can protect themselves and others from COVID-19:
Wash hands regularly using soap and water or an alcohol rub if …
Why You Should Consider Coronavirus Cleaning & Disinfecting for Your Property
The purpose of this cleaning is to safely remove any biological material from your property, sanitize surfaces and microbial fog the affected area to make the property safe again. This takes more than traditional cleaning supplies. Because our techs are exposed to potentially infectious materials, they receive extensive training, wear protective gear, and use specialized equipment that meets strict health and safety guidelines.
What causes a coronavirus infection?
Humans first get a coronavirus from contact with animals. Then, it can spread from human to human. Health officials do not know what animal caused COVID-19.
The COVID-19 virus can be spread through contact with certain bodily fluids, such as droplets in a cough. It might also be caused by touching something an infected person has touched and then touching your hand to your mouth, nose, or eyes.
What to Know about the Coronavirus
The Coronavirus, also called COVID-19, is rapidly spreading all over the globe and is spreading all over the United States. At HPMCS, our first priority is keeping you healthy and safe.
Tips for Keeping You, Your Family, and the Public Safe from the Coronavirus
You can protect yourself and help prevent spreading the virus to others if you…
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- Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds, with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub
- Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue or flexed elbow when you cough or sneeze (best practice is to wear a face mask)
- Avoid close contact (stay 6 feet away) with people who are unwell
- Stay home and self-isolate from others in the household if you feel unwell
- Touch your eyes, nose, or mouth if your hands are not clean
Protecting a School, Business, or Other Property
In addition to the tips listed above, you may want to take additional steps if you are a business owner, a property manager, or a school administrator.
- Conduct a thorough cleaning of the surfaces in your property. HPMCS can provide this service to you.
- Let your staff stay at home if they are sick.
- Take extra sanitary measures by having more soap and hand sanitizer readily available.
- Stay up to date on the news to have the current facts
- Forbes.com recently put out an article on 6 Ways To Protect Your Business During The Coronavirus Outbreak. It is worth the time to read it.
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