Group S

aka Sexy
1. Brief Description of the indicator:
Compliance to the standards set in DO NO. 10, s. 2016 titled Policy and
Guidelines for the Comprehensive Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools (WINS)
program shall be strictly observed. Though the program has been targeted for
schools, the same standard standards shall be applied in the offices, such as
provision of adequate clean water and soap for hand washing as well as alcohol or
sanitizers.
Handwashing is like a “do-it-yourself” vaccine – it involves five simple and
effective steps (Wet, Lather, Scrub, Rinse and Dry) you can take to reduce the
spread of diarrhea and respiratory illness so you can be healthy.
Furthermore, washing your hands properly is one of the most important
things you can do to help prevent and control the spread of many illnesses. Good
hand hygiene will reduce the risk of things like flu, food poisoning and healthcare
associated infections being passed from person to person.
2. Coverage of the Guidelines:
a. Going to School (Transportation) – Bring and use hand sanitizer after touching any
public equipment and touch only if it’s necessary; bring and use face mask and avoid
touching your face while in a ride; and use tissue when you cough or sneeze and you
may use the tissue in all the things you are needed to touch inside a certain
vehicle.
b. In the school ( Classroom/Canteen/Laboratory/Others)
 Promote and demonstrate regular hand washing and positive hygiene behaviours and
monitor their uptake.
 Ensure adequate, clean and separate toilets for girls and boys
 Ensure soap and safe water is available at age-appropriate hand washing stations
 Encourage frequent and thorough washing (at least 20 seconds
 Place hand sanitizers in toilets, classrooms, halls, and near exits where possible
 Ensure adequate, clean and separate toilets or latrines for girls and boys
 Social distancing shall be demonstrated while washing your hands.
 Clean and disinfect school buildings, classrooms and especially water and sanitation
facilities at least once a day, particularly surfaces that are touched by many people
(railings, lunch tables, sports equipment, door and window handles, toys, teaching
and learning aids etc.)
 Use sodium hypochlorite at 0.5% (equivalent 5000ppm) for disinfecting surfaces
and 70% ethyl alcohol for disinfection of small items, and ensure appropriate
equipment for cleaning staff
 Increase air flow and ventilation where climate allows (open windows, use air
conditioning where available, etc.)
 Post signs encouraging good hand and respiratory hygiene practices
 Ensure trash is removed daily and disposed of safely
c. Participation to Various Learning Activities:
 Cleaning should be followed by appropriate disinfection. For example, a simple
solution of ¼ cup chlorine bleach in one gallon of water routinely applied to
desktops and other frequently touched classroom surfaces during after-school
maintenance can help destroy the flu virus.
 Teachers and students must wear face coverings during class and while in the
facility.
 At a minimum, hand hygiene should be performed at the following times:
o Beginning and end of class
o Before and after meals and snacks
o Before and after skill practice sessions (When wearing gloves, hand hygiene should be
done before putting on gloves and after removing them.)
o Every student must wear gloves during all skill practices and assessment scenarios.
d. Going Back Home
 Dedicate a room or low-traffic area to be your disinfection area. This could be your
garage or laundry room – as long as it’s close to your entrance.
 Take off your shoes before entering your home and disinfect with your ready-made
disinfectant (water with ¼ cup chlorine bleach)
 Change out of your clothes and wash up as soon as you get home. Consider keeping
another set of clothes in the ‘clean’ section of your disinfection area.
 Take a shower as soon as you get home. Avoid sitting on or touching household
furniture or items before taking a shower.
3. Identify safety measures for defines stakeholders
 Some of the best ways to protect your family is by practicing good hygiene,
washing your hands often and staying informed. Try to closely monitor the state of
the pandemic through reliable local and national resources.
 Parents need to remind kids to wash up:
 each time they use the bathroom
 before they eat
 after they come home from school or a play date
 Parents can print out hand washing reminders to put up by your sinks as visual
reminders for children (and forgetful adults). It can also help to set up a hand
sanitizer station by your door, as a first line of defense against outside germs.
4. Sustainability measures and limitations
 How often do you need to wash? A lot.
Before, during, and after food prep
 Before eating
 Before and after tending to someone who’s sick
 Before and after treating a cut or other wound
 After going to the bathroom
 After changing diapers or helping a child in the bathroom
 After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
 After touching an animal, or touching pet food or pet waste
 After handling pet food or pet treats
 After touching garbage
 If you can’t wash, reach for some hand sanitizer.
References:

 Barbara M. Soule, R.N. MPA, CIC, is an Infection

Preventionist and a member of the Water Quality & Health
Council.
 The Basic Education Learning Continuaty P$lan in the tiem of
Covid -19
 http://www.covid19.gov.ph/covid-19-faqs/?
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 https://www.slideshare.net/doctortvrao/stop-infection-
clean-your-hands-day4th-may-2018
 https://www.slideshare.net/doctortvrao/world-hand-
hygiene-day5th-may
 https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/in-the-
news/coronavirus-prevention-information-for-students
 https://healthfocussa.net/infections/protect-your-family-
from-coronavirus/
 https://www.healthline.com/health/flu-proof-home#wash-
hands