Course Description:
For most healthy adults, seasonal viruses are not generally life-threatening. But as you've seen in the news, respiratory disease pandemics, such as those caused by coronaviruses or influenza, are something else. They often involve new strains of viruses to which people have developed no immunity. These kinds of viruses can spread quickly and widely, and they can pose a major global health threat. That's why you need to know about acute respiratory illness pandemics and how to prepare for them. The main objective of this course is to make you aware of the risks of pandemics, the potential problems we could all face should we be hit with a pandemic, and the precautions you would need to take to keep you, your family, and your patients safe.
Why "Acute Respiratory Illness Pandemic Training for Healthcare Workers" Matters:
Are acute respiratory illness pandemics really something to worry about? Unfortunately, yes. The likelihood of pandemics has increased over the past century due to increased global travel and changes to land use and the natural environment. Although there are more advanced treatment options to help people prevent and recover from pandemic illnesses than in the past, such events remain serious and disruptive to everyday life. Pandemics not only pose serious health risks, but they can negatively impact businesses, travel, and community services like police and fire departments and schools. Fortunately, there are several steps to take to prevent, prepare for, and respond to acute respiratory illness pandemics.
Key Points: - A pandemic is characterized by viruses that can cause illness or death; sustained person-to-person transmission of the virus; and evidence of spread throughout the world.
- Coronaviruses and influenza viruses can cause acute respiratory illness pandemics.
- Since you work in healthcare, you have a heightened risk of infection. Cover your cough or sneeze; wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; and avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. If possible, avoid close contact with coworkers who may be sick.
- If you become sick, stay home except to get medical care.
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Telecommuting and Other Alternative Work Arrangements for Employees
As the workforce becomes more diversified and employers struggle to cope with the demands of a rapidly changing marketplace, these arrangements are becoming more popular and more common. Why "Telecommuting and Other Alternative Work Arrangements for Employees" Matters: - Properly set up, alternative work arrangements
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Acute Respiratory Illness Pandemic Training for Healthcare Workers (Spanish)
For most healthy adults, seasonal viruses are not generally life-threatening. But as you've seen in the news, respiratory disease pandemics, such as those caused by coronaviruses or influenza, are something else. They often involve new strains of viruses to which people have developed no immunity. These kinds of viruses can spread quickly and widel
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Acute Respiratory Illness Pandemics: Prevention and Response (Spanish)
For most healthy adults, seasonal viruses are not generally life-threatening.
But as you've seen in the news, acute respiratory illness pandemics, such
as those caused by coronaviruses (including COVID-19) or influenza, can
spread quickly and widely, and pose a major global health threat.
Communication Skills For Employees
Good communication between you and your coworkers and your boss ensures that you have access to information you need to do your job well. It promotes consistency: It keeps everyone on the same page when it comes to procedures and work rules. It also ensures better quality: When everyone is communicating, mistakes and errors are avoided and standard
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Keeping Yourself and Your Family Healthy
This presentation will cover how important it is that families be concerned about health. Preventive care, nutrition, exercise, and other factors play important roles. And especially for children, good health is essential—for them, now is the time when growth happens, some diseases may begin, and health habits are set for life.
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