COVID-19 Guidelines for Our Nurses

As a precaution against the COVID-19 virus, everyone must practice following:

• Wash or sanitize their hands before entering and when leaving a patient’s room
• Wear a fit-tested N-95 or any higher-level respirator before entering a patient’s room
• Removing mask or respirator after exiting the patient’s room and closing the door
• Keep the door to the patient’s room closed at all times

To avoid infections via contact with virus-laden surfaces, everyone must practice the following:

• Washing and cleaning hands before entering and when leaving the patient’s room
• Putting on gloves before entering a patient’s room
• Discarding gloves before exiting a patient’s room
• Putting on a gown before entering a patient’s room
• Discarding the gown before exiting a patient’s room
• Wearing different gowns and gloves when caring for more than one patient
• Using dedicated or disposable equipment
• Disinfecting reusable equipment before using them on another patient

Healthcare providers, staff, and family members must practice the following guidelines to avoid transmitting the COVID-19 virus:

• Wash and sanitize hands before entering and when leaving a patient’s room

• Make sure that eyes, nose, and mouth are fully covered before entering a patient’s room

• Remove face protection before exiting a patient’s room