If you wear a mask, then you must know how put it on, use it correctly and remove it properly. Otherwise it can do more harm than good. Wearing a mask: Before putting on a mask, make sure to thoroughly clean…
Questions and answers for workers What can I do if I can’t work because I’m sick or quarantined because of COVID-19? You can use paid sick leave if your job has it. If you’re unable to work due to having or being…
The CDC recommends wearing a snug, cloth face covering that goes over your mouth and nose, and that you wash it frequently in a washing machine. When you take off your mask or cloth face covering, avoid touching the front of the…
Decrease the Spread of the Coronavirus Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Clean your hands at the door and schedule regular hand washing reminders by email IT…
There are three basic types of skin tears. Type 1: No skin loss Linear or flap tear which can be repositioned to cover the wound bed Type 2: Partial flap loss Flap cannot be repositioned to cover the wound Type 3: Total flap…
What are the signs and symptoms of dehydration? Dehydration can be difficult to identify in the elderly. Constipation, decreased urination, weight loss, increased heart rate, anorexia, nausea, dry mouth , sunken eyeballs, few or no tears and decreased functional ability are…
University of Georgia Research News, 12/28/2015 Researchers at the University of Georgia found that pathogens, like salmonella, can survive for at least six months in cookies and crackers. The recent study was prompted by an increased number of outbreaks of…
By Randi BelisomoJune 14, 2016 (Reuters Health) - Too often, when an ambulance is called to a nursing home, the resident's wishes regarding end-of-life care aren't clear and the staff have differing opinions, leaving paramedics to navigate through the confusion,…
Sodium puts us at a higher risk for heart disease and elevated blood pressure, and even without a shake here and there, our food is already brimming with it. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends limiting sodium intake to less…
The Norovirus has been making the rounds in San Luis Obispo County. Anyone can get Norovirus infection, and can get it many times since immunity is not long-lasting. What are the signs and symptoms of Norovirus infection? Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea…