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Hygiene at home - Fact sheets - NSW Health

(Just Now) In addition to cleaning your home, good personal hygiene can help stop the spread of COVID-19: 1. Clean your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand rub/sanitiser 2. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing and sneezing or use your elbow, not your … See more

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/domestic-cleaning.aspx

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Guidance on wearing face masks NSW Government

(2 days ago) WebFace masks in high-risk and health settings. You may be required to wear a mask in NSW when visiting high-risk settings such as aged and disability care. Masks may also be required in hospitals, general practices, medical centres and pharmacies. …

https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/protecting-yourself/guidance-on-wearing-face-masks

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COVID-19 NSW Government

(1 days ago) WebFrom 20 October 2023, weekly COVID numbers will no longer be published here. The best measures of COVID-19 in the community are: admissions to hospital. sewage testing. Detailed information is available …

https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19

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Protecting yourself and others from COVID-19

(9 days ago) Webpracticing good personal hygiene. Practice good hygiene. By keeping good hygiene, you can protect yourself and others around you from the virus that causes COVID-19. Steps you can take include: washing your hands often for 20 seconds with soap and …

https://www.health.gov.au/topics/covid-19/protect-yourself-and-others

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Testing positive to COVID-19 and managing COVID-19 …

(9 days ago) WebPractise good hygiene. Wash your hands with soap and water frequently or use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser; Cover coughs and sneezes; Mental health support. NSW Mental Health Line – 1800 011 511; Beyond Blue …

https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/testing-managing/advice-for-confirmed

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Protecting yourself from COVID-19 - NSW Government

(8 days ago) WebService NSW – information and advice for NSW residents and businesses. Phone 13 77 88. Healthdirect – government-funded 24-hour health advice. Phone 1800 022 222. Disability Gateway – information for people with disability. Phone 1800 643 787. …

https://www.nsw.gov.au/health/covid-19/protecting-yourself

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COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Manual

(5 days ago) WebChapter 1: Provides an introduction to the manual and guidance on infection prevention and control for the management of patients or clients with COVID-19. Chapter 2: Provides an understanding of SARS-CoV-2, safe working principles and strategies to …

https://www.cec.health.nsw.gov.au/keep-patients-safe/infection-prevention-and-control/COVID-19/COVID-19-IPAC-manual

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Testing and what to do if you have COVID-19 NSW Government

(5 days ago) WebContacts and enquiries. Service NSW – information and advice for NSW residents and businesses. Phone 13 77 88. Healthdirect – government-funded 24-hour health advice. Phone 1800 022 222.

https://www.nsw.gov.au/health/covid-19/testing-managing

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Keeping workers safe NSW Government

(3 days ago) WebBusinesses have responsibility under the NSW Work Health and Safety Act 2011 to ensure a safe working environment, including managing COVID-19 risks. It is important that businesses have a plan to keep the workplace safe and healthy, and to minimise the risk …

https://www.nsw.gov.au/business-and-economy/business/keeping-workers-safe

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Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Settings

(8 days ago) WebNSW Health . Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Settings . PD2023_025 Issued: September 2023 Page 4 of 44 . NSW Health Policy Directive . 1. BACKGROUND . This Policy Directive is for NSW Health Organisations [including Affiliated Health …

https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/PD2023_025.pdf

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) SafeWork NSW

(9 days ago) WebNotify SafeWork NSW if a worker has contracted (or is likely to have contracted) COVID-19 at work and meets the requirements outlined below. A COVID-19 Safety Plan Checklist template is available to assist PCBUs consider how they will manage COVID-19 risks in …

https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/resource-library/COVID-19-Coronavirus

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Infection Prevention and Control Practice Handbook

(4 days ago) WebThe handbook is set out in 11 sections based on risk assessment approach to establish the context, identify, assess, and control the risks of infection and review the effectiveness of control measures. This handbook should also be read in conjunction …

https://www.cec.health.nsw.gov.au/keep-patients-safe/infection-prevention-and-control/resources/handbook

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INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL PRACTICE …

(9 days ago) WebPrinciples for NSW public health organisations ISBN: 978-1-76000-381-4 SHPN: (CEC) 160031 Suggested citation Clinical Excellence Commission, 2016, Infection prevention and control practice handbook. Principles for NSW public health 4.1.7 HAND HYGIENE IN …

https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/CEC%20Infection-Prevention-and-Control-Practice-Handbook-V2-Updated-1-Sep-2017.pdf

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COVID-19 and other acute respiratory infections – Managing …

(7 days ago) WebManaging health worker exposures and return to work in a healthcare setting Version 2.0, August 2023 SHPN: (CEC) 230643 Page 1 of 7 COVID-19 and other acute respiratory infections – Managing health worker exposures and return to work in a healthcare …

https://www.cec.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/725626/covid-19-managing-health-worker-exposures-and-return-to-work-in-a-healthcare-setting.pdf

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Health and hygiene requirements of food handlers

(Just Now) WebFood handlers must: wash their hands using hot, soapy water and dry them thoroughly with single-use paper towels. wash their hands whenever they are likely to be a source of contamination (after using the toilet, smoking, coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief, …

https://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/_Documents/retailfactsheets/health_hygiene_of_food_handlers.pdf

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Control guidelines - NSW Health

(6 days ago) WebZ. Current as at: Wednesday 6 December 2023. Links to a range of guidelines for public health units which provide recommendations for infection prevention and control procedures to minimise the risk of transmission of notifiable infectious diseases.

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/controlguideline/pages/default.aspx

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Standard Precautions for All Patient Care Infection Control CDC

(4 days ago) WebWhat to know. Standard Precautions are used for all patient care. They're based on a risk assessment and make use of common sense practices and personal protective equipment use that protect healthcare providers from infection and prevent the …

https://www.cdc.gov/infection-control/hcp/basics/standard-precautions.html

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About Hand Hygiene for Patients in Healthcare Settings

(Just Now) WebWet your hands with warm water. Use liquid soap if possible. Apply a nickel- or quarter-sized amount of soap to your hands. Rub your hands together until the soap forms a lather and then rub all over the top of your hands, in between your fingers and …

https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/about/hand-hygiene-for-healthcare.html

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - NSW Health

(8 days ago) WebResources hub. Find posters, fact sheets and more to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep the community safe. Resources in English and community languages. Information and advice for clinicians managing COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/default.aspx

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Clinical Safety: Hand Hygiene for Healthcare Workers

(2 days ago) WebHand hygiene protects both healthcare personnel and patients. Hand hygiene means cleaning your hands with: Handwashing with water and soap (e.g., plain soap or with an antiseptic). Antiseptic hand rub (alcohol-based foam or gel hand …

https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/hcp/clinical-safety/index.html

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Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings (2002)

(5 days ago) WebHealthcare workers should continue to use healthcare antiseptic products currently recommended in professional and national guidelines including CDC and HICPAC infection control guidelines and consistent with facility policy. For more information, see: …

https://www.cdc.gov/infection-control/hcp/hand-hygiene/index.html

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Hand Sanitizer Guidelines and Recommendations Clean Hands

(7 days ago) WebKey points. Washing hands with soap and water is the best way to get rid of germs in most situations. If soap and water are unavailable, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol to clean your hands. You can tell if the sanitizer contains at least 60% …

https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/about/hand-sanitizer.html

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About Handwashing Clean Hands CDC

(8 days ago) WebWashing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Follow these five steps every time. Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap. Lather your hands by …

https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/about/index.html

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Oral Health Oral Health CDC - Centers for Disease Control and

(2 days ago) WebLearn about the importance of oral health and what CDC is doing to improve oral health in the US. Learn More. Dec. 11, 2023. Fast Facts: Oral Health. Learn more about oral health topics from CDC. Learn about CDC's guidelines and resources on infection …

https://www.cdc.gov/Oral-Health/index.html

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Help combat head lice - Stanmore Public School

(6 days ago) WebThere are FOUR types of head lice treatment: 1. Cheap conditioner & a fine-tooth comb. Using cheap conditioner and a comb is the recommended method to remove lice and nits, however it can be time consuming and requires commitment from the …

https://stanmore-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2024/5/help-combat-head-lice.html

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