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… among children who attend the facility. Having a care plan for each child with food allergy that contains a copy of their Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan . The plan explains what to do in case of an allergic reaction. To …
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… to consider the needs of seniors in long-term care when planning for, or responding to emergencies. How are family … authorities are required to have emergency preparedness plans for all health care and long-term care facilities. In … care facilities to have their own emergency preparedness plan. The plan must include procedures to prepare for, …
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… sexual contact. If the symptoms cause concern, or to stop them from spreading, a health care provider may use any … sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, male and female condoms … (when sores are present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not …
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… as possible. Check your entire body and clothing. Do not stop when you find one tick. There may be more. Make sure … has been removed, clean the area with soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitizer. You may also put a small amount of … dampened with water to keep it alive. Do not use rubbing alcohol or any other liquid. The container with the tick can …
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… the potential complications? When the infection that is causing cervicitis is not treated, it can spread to the uterus … There is very little evidence to show that antibiotics stop hormonal forms of birth control from working. Examples … are being treated with antibiotics, it is important to keep using your birth control as you normally would. If you have …
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… reactions among the residents in care Having a care plan in place for each resident with a food allergy that includes a copy of their Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan . The plan explains what to do in case of an allergic reaction. To …
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… the numbers carried on the skin and the chance of it causing an infection. If you have an MRSA infection, you can … hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs . How common are MRSA? MRSA now … to wash your hands regularly using soap and water. Using an alcohol hand rub may prevent the spread of MRSA after …
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… not serviced by a municipal (centralized) treatment plant need to have an onsite sewage system. This needs to be … parts: Septic tank, which may also include a treatment plant Dispersal area, which is usually a series of … every 2 to 5 years, depending on the number of people using the system and the volume of daily sewage flow. …
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… with electric alternatives (for combustion by-products) and using low-VOC products and building materials in your home … a built-in vacuum cleaner that vents outside your home To stop or prevent mould, reduce humidity by venting air from … not allow smoking in or near your home Avoid idling cars or using other gas‑burning equipment indoors Install a carbon …
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… cleaning agents are required Cover open draining wounds using a clean bandage People who live with a person with CPO … hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs . How common are CPO? CPO … dry your hands. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Sanitizer can be used as long …
