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This course covers the following information:

COVID-19 in Healthcare Environments (OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard): The COVID-19 Plan and Required Precautions

  • Understand how OSHA's COVID-19 "Emergency Temporary Standard" (ETS) addresses protecting workers in healthcare facilities.
  • Know how to conduct a workplace assessment to identify potential COVID-19 hazards.
  • Be able to describe how employers can develop and implement policies and procedures that help them adhere to the CDC's "Standard Transmission-Based Precautions".

COVID-19 in Healthcare Environments (OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard): Physical Considerations and Administration

  • Be able to describe how "physical distancing" guidelines can be implemented in different areas within a healthcare facility.
  • Know how to use barriers to decrease virus transmission in areas where "physical distancing" is not possible.
  • Understand the importance of regularly cleaning and disinfecting surfaces that are considered to be "high-touch".
  • Know how to screen employees for possible COVID-19 infections.

COVID-19 in Healthcare Environments (OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard): The Coronavirus, Vaccination, Testing and Tracing

  • Know how the Coronavirus spreads between people.
  • Be able to identify the symptoms of Coronavirus infection.
  • Understand why some people are more likely to develop a serious reaction to a Coronavirus infection than others.
  • Be able to describe how testing and "contact tracing" are used to help slow the spread of Coronavirus infections.

COVID-19 in Healthcare Environments (OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard): Hand Washing and Touch Discipline

  • Understand why hand washing is important in helping to contain the Coronavirus.
  • Be able to describe how to properly wash your hands.
  • Know why being careful about what you touch will lower your risk of becoming infected with the Coronavirus.

COVID-19 in Healthcare Environments (OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard): Social Distancing and Respiratory Etiquette

  • Be able to describe how social distancing can help to protect yourself and others from becoming infected with the Coronavirus.
  • Understand how limiting close contact with other people helps to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.
  • Know what you should do if you have to cough or sneeze to guard against spreading the Coronavirus to others.

COVID-19 in Healthcare Environments (OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard): If You Think You're Getting Sick

  • Know what to do if you think you have been infected with the Coronavirus.
  • Understand how wearing a face mask will help you guard against your infecting others with the virus.
  • Understand the importance of properly disposing of tissues and face masks when you have a Coronavirus infection.

COVID-19 in Healthcare Environments (OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard): Returning to Work During the Pandemic

  • Understand the types of things that you may encounter in your workplace that are different than you are used to when returning to work during the Coronavirus pandemic.
  • Be able to describe measures that your employer may take to keep you and your coworkers safe from Coronavirus infection.
  • Know what you may be required to do to help protect the health of both you and your coworkers.