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The new coronavirus is officially called SARS-CoV-2, which stands for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. An infection with this virus can lead to coronavirus disease 19 or COVID-19.
SARS-CoV-2 is related to the coronavirus SARS-CoV, which caused another kind of coronavirus disease in 2002 to 2003. However, from what we know so far, SARS-CoV-2 is different from other viruses and including other coronaviruses.
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uncontrolled symptoms that they cannot manage themselves. It is essential to minimise the
number of patients referred to designated urgent dental care centres2 both to reduce the
risk of transmission of COVID-19 to healthcare workers and patients, and to lessen the
pressure on these services.
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moderate respiratory symptoms and can recover without any specific medical management. But few experience severe symptoms and lead to
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oral conditions for use during the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to encourage a consistent
approach to the management of acute dental problems, while recognising the challenges
that the COVID-19 pandemic presents for provision of dental care. It can be used in
conjunction with health board or other local procedures that have been established for
managing patients based on their COVID-19 status.
The management options presented here focus on dental triage, the relief of pain or
infection and provision of care using remote consultation (i.e. by telephone or videocall)
Patients should only be referred for urgent dental care when there are severe or
uncontrolled symptoms that they cannot manage themselves. It is essential to minimise the
number of patients referred to designated urgent dental care centres2 both to reduce the
risk of transmission of COVID-19 to healthcare workers and patients, and to lessen the
pressure on these services.
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moderate respiratory symptoms and can recover without any specific medical management. But few experience severe symptoms and lead to
mortality. COVID-19 is announced by WHO as a global pandemic. It is very critical to take appropriate decisions and timely management and
prevention of the infection.
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2. Objectives
• Learn about COVID-19 and the effects it has on Patients
• Learn to pick up on the early signs & symptoms of COVID-
19
• Learn what you can do to help prevent the spread of
COVID-19
• Learn the Proper Use of PPE
• Learn Proper documentation and reporting
• Learn Proper Post COVID-19 care
3. What is COVID-19?
• Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a
respiratory illness that can spread from person
to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a
novel (New) coronavirus that was first
identified during an investigation into an
outbreak in Wuhan, China.
4. Risk Factors for COVID-19
COVID-19 is a new disease and there is limited information regarding risk factors for severe
illness. Based on currently available information and clinical expertise, older adults and people of
any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness
from COVID-19. We are learning more about COVID-19 every day; CDC will update the advice
below as new information becomes available.
Steps you can take:
If you are at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19 because of your age or because you
have a serious long-term health problem, it is extra important for you to take actions to reduce
your risk of getting sick with the disease.
• Stay home if possible.
• Wash your hands often.
• Take everyday precautions to keep space between yourself and others (stay 6 feet away,
which is about two arm lengths).
• Keep away from people who are sick.
• Stock up on supplies.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched services.
• Avoid all cruise travel and non-essential air travel.
• Call your healthcare professional if you have concerns about COVID-19 and your underlying
condition or if you are sick.
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/groups-at-higher-risk.html
5. How does COVID-19 Spread?
The virus that causes COVID-19 probably emerged from an animal
source, but is now spreading from person to person. The virus is
thought to spread mainly between people who are in close contact
with one another (within about 6 feet) through respiratory droplets
produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It also may be
possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or
object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth,
nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way
the virus spreads.
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-covid-
spreads.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F201
9-ncov%2Fprepare%2Ftransmission.html
6. Symptoms of COVID-19
Patients with COVID-19 have had mild to severe respiratory illness with
symptoms of:
• Fever
• Cough
• Tiredness
• Shortness of breath
• Difficulty Breathing (Severe Cases)
These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure (based on the
incubation period of MERS-CoV viruses).
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
7. What should I do if my client begins to
show symptoms of COVID-19?
• Client and Caregiver need to immediately put on a mask and isolate in
separate rooms.
• Contact the office immediately.
• Contact Primary Care Physician to get a test scheduled.
• Masks & gloves need to be worn at all times when within 6 feet of each
other.
• If possible, management will deliver a face shield and gown, or other
appropriate PPE equipment.
8. When to Seek Medical Attention
If you develop any of these emergency warning signs* for COVID-19 get medical
attention immediately:
• Trouble breathing
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• New confusion or inability to arouse
• Bluish lips or face
*This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other
symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.
Call 911 if you have a medical emergency: Notify the operator that you have, or think
you might have, COVID-19. If possible, put on a cloth face covering before medical
help arrives.
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
9. How Can I Prevent spread?
People can help protect themselves from respiratory
illness with everyday preventive actions.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60%
alcohol if soap and water are not available.
• Wear a facemask when 6’ or closer. Client should also wear a
facemask if at risk or showing any symptoms
• Use gloves for any personal care and dispose of immediately before
touching surfaces
10. Hand Washing
F. Rotate fingertips of one hand into palm of other hand; then switch
hands:
E. Rotate thumb of one hand in palm of other hand; then switch hands:
D. Place back of fingers of one hand to palm of other hand, interlacing hands; then
switch hands:
C. Rub palms of both hands together:
B. Interlace fingers of one hand over palm of other hand; then switch hands:
A. Rub palms of both hands:
11. How to clean and disinfect
Clean surfaces using soap and water. Practice routine cleaning of
frequently touched surfaces. High touch surfaces include: Tables,
doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones,
keyboards, toilets, faucets, sinks, etc.
Follow the instructions on the label to ensure safe and effective use of
the product. Many products recommend:
• Keeping surface wet for a period of time (see product label)
• Precautions such as wearing gloves and making sure you have good
ventilation during use of the product.
Alcohol solutions with at least 70% alcohol may also be used.
12. Personal Protective Equipment
• The following information is on the proper use
of PPE equipment for all clients that are NOT
active for COVID-19.
13. Gloves
Employees, who provide personal care to clients shall wear disposable gloves during the
performance of, but not limited to, the following duties:
• Providing assistance with toileting, incontinence pads or depends.
• Providing bladder or bowel care.
• Bathing the rectal or groin area.
• Handling dirtied dressings bedding, and clothing.
• Cleaning or caring for urinary catheters.
• Coming into contact with draining wounds, broken skin, secretions, excretions blood, body fluids, or
mucous membranes.
• Cleaning up blood or body fluid spills.
• Cleaning/disinfecting areas exposed to blood, stool, urine or body fluids.
• Cleaning toilets, commodes, or soiled equipment.
• Having open skin lesions on their hands.
• Bagging materials soiled with blood or other potentially infectious materials.
14. Glove Removal
E. Discard gloves into waste receptacle.
D. Turn the glove inside out leaving the first glove inside the second.
C. Peel the glove from wrist to fingertips.
B. Hold removed glove in gloved hand. Slide fingers of ungloved hand under
remaining glove at wrist.
A. Grasp glove cuff with opposite gloved hand and peel off.
15. Face Masks
The following information on the correct use of masks is derived
from practices in health care settings.
• It is company policy that Caregivers wear a mask whenever within 6
feet of a client or providing personal care.
• Place the mask carefully, ensuring it covers the mouth and nose,
and tie it securely to minimize any gaps between the face and the
mask.
• Avoid touching the mask while wearing it.
• Replace masks as soon as they become damp with a new clean, dry
mask.
16. Face Mask Removal
• Ensure gloves have been removed and discarded
before you take your mask off.
• Carefully untie (or unhook from the ears) and pull
away from face without touching the front.
• Dispose of Mask at the end of your shift.
• Perform hand hygiene after removing the facemask .
17. Caring for a client that has tested
positive for COVID-19
Before caring for patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19,
healthcare personnel (HCP) must:
• Receive comprehensive training on when and what PPE is necessary, how
to don (put on) and doff (take off) PPE, limitations of PPE, and proper care,
maintenance, and disposal of PPE.
• Demonstrate competency in performing appropriate infection control
practices and procedures.
18. Putting on PPE
Sequence for PUTTING ON PPE:
1. Gown
• Fully cover torso from neck to knees, arms, to end of wrists, and wrap around the back.
• Fasten in back of neck and waist.
2. Mask or Respirator
• Secure ties or elastic bands at middle of head and neck.
• Fit flexible band to nose bridge.
• Fit snug to face and below chin.
• Fit-check respirator.
3. Goggles or Face Shield
• Place over face and eyes and adjust to fit.
4. Gloves
• Extend to cover wrist of isolation gown.
19. Removal of PPE
Sequence for REMOVAL OF PPE:
1. Gloves
• Outside of gloves are contaminated!
• If your hands get contaminated during glove removal, immediately wash your hands or use an
alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Using a gloved hand, grasp the palm area of the other gloved hand and peel off first glove
• Hold removed glove in gloved hand.
• Slide fingers of ungloved hand under remaining glove at wrist and peel off second glove over first
glove.
• Discard gloves in a waste container.
2. Goggles or Face Shield
• Outside of goggles or face shield are contaminated!
• If your hands get contaminated during goggle or face shield removal, immediately wash your hands
or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Remove goggles or face shield from the back by lifting head band or ear pieces.
• If the item is reusable, place in designated receptacle for reprocessing. Otherwise, discard in a
waste container.
20. Removal of PPE cont.
3. Gown
• Gown front and sleeves are contaminated!
• If your hands get contaminated during gown removal, immediately wash your hands or use an alcohol-
based hand sanitizer.
• Unfasten gown ties, taking care that sleeves don’t contact your body when reaching for ties
• Pull gown away from neck and shoulders, touching inside of gown only
• Turn gown inside out
• Fold or roll into a bundle and discard in a waste container
4. Mask or Respirator
• Front of mask/respirator is contaminated — DO NOT TOUCH!
• If your hands get contaminated during mask/respirator removal, immediately wash your hands or use an
alcohol-based hand sanitizer
• Grasp bottom ties or elastics of the mask/respirator, then the ones at the top, and remove without
touching the front
• Discard in a waste container
5. WASH HANDS OR USE AN ALCOHOL-BASED HAND SANITIZER IMMEDIATELY AFTER REMOVING ALL PPE
21. Risks Associated with Exposure
Epidemiologic risk
factors
Exposure
category
Recommended
Monitoring for COVID-
19 (until 14 days after
last potential exposure)
Work Restrictions
for Asymptomatic
HCP
Prolonged close contact with a patient with COVID-19 (beginning 48 hours before symptom onset) who WAS
wearing a cloth face covering or facemask (i.e., source control)
HCP PPE: None Medium Active Exclude from work for 14 days
after last exposure
HCP PPE: Not wearing a
facemask or respirator
Medium Active Exclude from work for 14 days
after last exposure
HCP PPE: Not wearing eye
protection
Low Self with delegated supervision None
HCP PPE: Not wearing gown or
gloves
Low Self with delegated supervision None
HCP PPE: Wearing all
recommended PPE (except
wearing a facemask instead of
a respirator)
Low Self with delegated supervision None
22. Risks Associated with Exposure
Prolonged close contact with a patient with COVID-19 (beginning 48 hours before symptom onset) who WAS
NOT wearing a cloth face covering or facemask (i.e., no source control)
HCP PPE: None High Active Exclude from work for 14 days
after last exposure
HCP PPE: Not wearing a
facemask or respirator
High Active Exclude from work for 14 days
after last exposure
HCP PPE: Not wearing eye
protection
Medium Active Exclude from work for 14 days
after last exposure
HCP PPE: Not wearing gown or
gloves
Low Self with delegated
supervision
None
HCP PPE: Wearing all
recommended PPE (except
wearing a facemask instead of
a respirator)
Low Self with delegated
supervision
None
Epidemiologic risk
factors
Exposure
category
Recommended
Monitoring for COVID-
19 (until 14 days after
last potential exposure)
Work Restrictions
for Asymptomatic
HCP
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-risk-assesment-hcp.html
23. Incubation period
The incubation period for COVID-19 is thought to extend to 14 days, with a median
time of 4-5 days from exposure to symptoms onset. One study reported that 97.5% of
persons with COVID-19 who develop symptoms will do so within 11.5 days of
SARS-CoV-2 infection.
The signs and symptoms of COVID-19 present at illness onset vary, but over the course
of the disease, most persons with COVID-19 will experience the following:
• Fever (83–99%)
• Cough (59–82%)
• Fatigue (44–70%)
• Anorexia (40–84%)
• Shortness of breath (31–40%)
• Sputum production (28–33%)
• Myalgias (11–35%)
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/clinical-guidance-management-patients.html
24. Documentation & Reporting
It is very important that Caregivers take accurate records when monitoring a clients symptoms. The
following is a list of proper documentation and recording:
• All caregivers are required to verify at the beginning of their shift that the client does not have any
symptoms of C-19 or any elevated temperature. A verbal verification from the client will suffice.
Please document in the notebook that the client verified with you.
• Notify the office immediately upon discovery of symptoms.
• Record date, time, and symptoms the client is experiencing.
• Continue monitoring temperature every 4 hours and document.
• Record the time the client’s PCP was contacted, and the date and time of the schedule COVID
testing.
• Take inventory on PPE currently in the home, and notify the office if additional PPE is needed.
• Monitor your own symptoms and report any concerns to the office.
• (If caring for client who is diagnosed with COVID-19) Record date and time when fever breaks
without the use of any medication.
25. Post COVID-19 Care
According to CDC guideline: After 7 days from initial symptoms and 72
hours after fever has broken and the patient has no other symptoms,
the patient is no longer contagious and a gown and face shield are not
required.
• Continue to monitor clients symptoms.
• Continue to monitor your own symptoms.
• Client & Caregiver will continue to wear a mask for an additional 7
days after client is symptom free.
• After the additional 7 days of precaution, care can be resumed as a
normal case.
26. Resources
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) https://www.coronavirus.gov/
• Home Care Association of America
http://www.hcaoa.org/documents/coronavirus-resources/