pre and post surge solutions for the next normal
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Healthcare Heroes Pre and Post Surge Solutions for the Next Normal
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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