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Healthcare Heroes Pre and Post Surge Solutions for the Next Normal

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Page 1: Pre and Post Surge Solutions for the Next Normal

Healthcare Heroes Pre and Post Surge Solutions for the Next Normal

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1 | TRIAGE STATIONS & TESTING SITESConverting lobbies and entryways to triage and testing for the next 6–12 months will allow quick isolation for symptomatic persons.●Softsignagepartitionsareeasilyrepositionedandoffer

privacy and separation●ConvertibleA-Framesandwichboardseasilychangeoutwithupdatedwayfinding

●Floordecalsarethemostpopularreminders

2 | SCREENINGAllwillgothroughscreeningbeforeenteringafacility;thoseshowing symptoms will need testing.●Forspeedandsimplicity,preprinted2-4partformsaskingsymptoms,medications,self-isolationtimelines,travel,quarantineadherence,andcontacttracinginformation

●Coloredlabelsforshirtspost-screeningwithmessaging“Cleared for Entry” with initials and date

●Forscreeningandtestinginavehicle,usingcustomPost-It® Notes on windows for symptomatic questions and direct to separate entrance or parking

3 | VISUAL ALERTSReducingfacilityriskwillhaveinformativemessagingpre-surgeandmoreinspirationalmessagingpost-surge.●Postersthatcanbesanitized(nojoke,it’swashable)●Wall,window,ormirrordecalslargeandsmallremindingwithguidelinesforwearingmasks,generalhygiene,andcough etiquette

Surge Capacity Preparing hospitals and clinics for the many stages of the next normal

MINIMIZE EXPOSURE

Designated SpacesEliminate contact within different areas to reduce disease transmission:●Coloredfloordecalsforareaseparations●Matchingcoloredbadgesforstaff

Advanced CleaningThoroughsanitizationmeasuresrequireoff-hourstimeandaccess:●Publishschedulesondoorhangersand

table tents●Formalizestandardswithfullcolorforms

using clear directions and accountability

Physical BarriersNewlyengineeredproductsprotectfront-line employees from exposure:●Acrylicpartitionswithappropriate

labeling

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4 | INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROLStock rooms with supplies for hand hygiene and masks as residentsstarttomoveaboutagain.Utilizebluehuesforclearest,mostvisiblemessagingformost.●Labelsforhandsanitizerandtrashcansincommon

areas plus each resident room and bath●Posterswithlarge,cleartext;utilizesanitizablepaperand

include these in your routine cleaning●Floordecalsthroughoutthefacilitycolor-codedto

designate spacing for symptomatic residents●Acrylicpartitionsforreceptionandnursingstations

5 | PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONSWhileprintedcommunicationsneedtobeinformative,itisalsocriticalforthefutureofyourorganizationtopositionyourselfascapable,safe,andcaring.●Letterheadforsharingnewcapabilitiesforvideo

conferencing with loved ones●Dedicatedbrochuresandmarketingtoshownewfun

activities in the age of social distancing

6 | ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANINGProminentlypostyoursanitizationproceduresforthecomfortandawarenessofstaffandresidents.●Removabledecalsgoontheinsidesofresidentdoorsfor

cleaning schedules and new procedures●Sharemagnetsfromnursingcartsforcleaningproceduresasyoumovethroughpre-andpost-surge

●Safetysealsacrossroomdoorsthatcaneasilytearawaywhen opening the door after cleaning

COMING BACK TOGETHER

Dining HallsCelebrate slowly opening dining services:●Removabledecalswith“Seat/Table

Closed”●Post-It®Notesshowing“Sanitized

between meals”●Erasablemenuboardsorlargefont

washable menus

Activity RoomsFortherapyorenjoyment,theseroomsarecore to any facility:●Labelsonsanitizerstationsoutside

each common room for resident safety reminders

●Decalsonallequipmentandsupplyboxesemphasizingcleaningrequirements to staff

VisitorsOutside visits will begin first:●Yardsignsindicatepathswith

inspirational phrases●2–4partformsforvisitorscreening

and tracking

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4Communal LivingPromote safety as residents move into the next normal

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