COVID-19 Staff Resources | Westview Health Care Center- Caring for Generations

Westview is a closed facility; therefore, the primary way COVID-19 could enter the building is through employees. Please review and adhere to the following measures in order to continue protecting our patients and residents who need to be shielded from exposure to the virus.

All employees must be screened prior to beginning their shift

Face mask policy:

Westview employees must wear a mask:

At all times in the patient care area.
In non-patient care areas when 6 feet social distancing is not feasible (shared office space, work requiring close proximity with no options for engineering controls).

Please review Westview's Face Mask Policy and Procedures PDF
for more detailed information:
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A message to Westview employees:

Bravo to all of you who are working diligently to uphold the high standards of infection control practices while at work during this challenging time. It is equally important, however, to practice good infection control when you leave work as well.

It is imperative that we maintain our health and wellness for our own sake, the sake of our families and the sake of the residents and patients whom we care for each day.

Strategies to help keep you healthy & well:

Eat healthy, hydrate and get good sleep.
Follow State/Federal mandates to stay home when it is not necessary to go out.
If you must go out into public places, i.e., grocery store, then:
- Maintain social distancing of 6 feet (i.e., out of cough/sneeze range)
- Try not to linger in public places and avoid crowds
- Keep your hands away from your face (mouth, nose, eyes)
Always wash your hands with soap and water as soon as you get home, before you touch your face, and before you eat, apply make-up, etc.
Be aware of high-touch surfaces that you come in contact with, (i.e., gas pump, shopping carts, buttons on machines, etc.), when extra hand hygiene is indicated.
CDC is recommending washing high touch surfaces in your home daily (lightswitches, door handles, remote controls, phones, etc.)

Thank you for your continued commitment to safe care practices, both at work and in the community in which you live!

Together we can stay ahead of these germs and do our best to prevent its entry and spread.

Stay healthy!

Employee Screen Questions for COVID-19 Risk

Have you been in contact with anyone with known or suspected Coronavirus disease in the last 14 days?
If YES, have employee don a mask, exclude from work and consult with employee health.
Have you had a fever of over 100.0 (temporal) in the last 72 hours?
Is your current temperature above 100.0 (temporal)?
If YES, have employee don a mask, exclude from work and consult with employee health.
Do you currently have any signs or symptoms of respiratory illness, including: cough, shortness of breath or sore throat?
If YES, exclude employee from work and consult with employee health.

Additional guidance:

Being excluded from work does not mean an automatic quarantine; it only indicates the need for further screening by employee health.
If an employee is sent home, complete an absence report. Be complete and include all signs and symptoms of illness, dates of exposure if exposed, etc.
Jill Blain, RN, has temporarily taken over primary responsibility of employee health as it pertains to the COVID-19 pandemic. If Jill Blain is unavailable, Jessica Mulé or Cindy Olsen can also be consulted.
(If an employee is sent home on a weekend, please notify Cindy Olsen who can screen the employee so that they may return sooner than later.)

Social Distancing and Self-Monitoring

Question:

What is the single most important action that we can all take in fighting the spread of the coronavirus?

Answer:

Stay at home

Guidelines:
Only travel for basic necessities such as food and medicine and do so as infrequently as possible.
If you must go out, stay at least 6 feet away from other people at all times.
Greet others without physical contact. DO NOT shake hands or hug.
Avoid all gatherings including visits to/from friends and family members; carriers exhibiting no symptoms is a key part of COVID-19 spread.
Wash your hands as soon as you get home!

Face mask information

It is important to remember that face mask use is a learned skill. Here are some important things to remember when using a face mask.

Wash your hands before putting on a face mask and after removal
Apply clean face mask, pinch at nose to ensure proper fit and pull down under chin
Your nose and mouth should remain covered
Do not touch your face mask. Once on, you should consider the outside as "dirty"
You should not move your face mask up and down. This increases your risk of exposure to self or others
When removing your face mask, you should only touch the ear straps (not the front)
Once removed, immediately wash your hands
A good way to improve your skill is to envision the outside of the mask covered in mayonnaise to represent the germs. This will cause you to remove it more carefully so that you don't spread mayonnnaise/germs onto your hands or other surfaces

Face mask handling and reuse video

COVID-19 Stress and Coping

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.

Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. How you respond to the outbreak can depend on your background, the things that make you different from other people, and the community you live in.

Stress during an infectious disease outbreak can include:

Fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones
Changes in sleep or eating patterns
Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
Worsening of chronic health problems
Increased use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs

People with preexisting mental health conditions should continue with their treatment and be aware of new or worsening symptoms.

Disaster Distress Helpline

1-800-985-5990

Being a healthcare worker during a pandemic can take an emotional toll on you.

There are things you can do to reduce traumatic stress reactions:

Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch, exercise, or meditate.
Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, and avoid alcohol and drugs.
Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.
Acknowledge that traumatic stress can impact anyone helping after a traumatic event.
Learn the symptoms of traumatic stress including physical (fatigue, illness) and mental (fear, withdrawal, guilt, anger).
Ask for help if you feel overwhelmed or concerned that COVID-19 is affecting your ability to care for your family and patients as you did before the outbreak.

Call your healthcare provider if stress gets in the way of your daily activities for several days in a row.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE; WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.

If your are struggling with excessive anxiety or fear about the pandemic, please reach out to a peer, a supervisor, or healthcare professional.

Staff Resources

All employees must be screened prior to beginning their shift

Face mask policy:

A message to Westview employees:

Employee Screen Questions for COVID-19 Risk

Social Distancing and Self-Monitoring

Face mask information

Personal protective equipment

Correct wear: face mask and gloves

Donning and doffing facial protection

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COVID-19 Stress and Coping

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