Protecting against COVID-19 transmission before your shift, during your shift and after your shift

Before and after your shift

Adapted from decontamination checklist by Lauren Westafer

1.Avoid public transit
2.Bring your own food/drink supply
3.Remove jewelry, watches
4.If you have long hair, tie it up in a tight bun
5.Obtain clean scrubs at the hospital if possible
6.Place all your work gear – stethoscope, pens, phone, clipboard etc in a freezer zip lock bag
7.Use a separate pair of waterproof shoes that you leave at work
8.Take an extra large freezer bag or garbage bag to place your clothes into
9.Take with you disinfectant wipes (or if they have run out in your community mix 25mL of bleech in 750mL of water in a spray bottle so that you can wipe down your car steering wheel, gear shift and seat).
10.After your shift, if possible, shower at the hospital leaving your scrubs there (or place them in a separate freezer bag) and change into the clothes that you kept in the freezer bag. If there is no shower at the hospital, wash your hands, arms and face with soap. 11.Change from your hospital shoes into your home shoes. Sanitize your badge and phone and place all your gear back into a freezer bag.
12.When you get home leave your work gear in the garage or shed or under an upside down bucket outside.
13.Put your water bottle and food container directly into the dishwasher and clothes into the washing machine using hot water.
14.Take a shower
Dr.Venu