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questions from non-clinical family members Continued
Provider Health
Provider Health
Can my husband/wife hug our children?
• Yes, as long as they are not sick
Will my husband/wife get COVID-19?
• We sincerely hope not, we are ensuring that all of our providers have
the PPE and information that they need to protect themselves.
• We are asking that all of our providers monitor themselves for fever
and other COVID symptoms.
What should I wash my hands with?
• Soap and water for at least 20 seconds & wash all surfaces
• Hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol
How should I disinfect my house?
• Daily disinfection of high-touch surfaces (for visible dirt, wash with soap
and water first to clear debris)
• When disinfecting surfaces, let cleaning solutions sit long enough to kill
the virus before wiping/rinsing them off (time is chemical dependent)
• Ex: Doorknobs, light switches, bathroom counters, faucets, toilet flush
handles, toilet paper holders, cell phones, keyboards, computer mouse,
game consoles and controllers, TV remote, refrigerator and kitchen
cabinet handles, hand rails, car door-handles (inside and out) car seats.
Look around your house, what are the most frequently touched
surfaces
What cleaning solutions kill viruses?
• Alcohol
• ~70% concentration (hand sanitizer~ 60% Lysol ~80%)
• Wipe or rinse off after 30-seconds (100% alcohol evaporates too quickly
to be useful)
• Seal alcohol container when not in use so it won’t evaporate. If kept
sealed it will retain it’s effectiveness. Do NOT use Etoh (ex vodka)
• Do not use directly on skin (use soap and water or hand sanitizer)