COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS
BSN Nursing Students: Megan Fagert, Aria Wellington, & Isabella Ricottilli
PREVENTION OF COVID-19 IN THE
COMMUNITY
q wear a mask
q wash your hands often
q avoid touching eyes, mouth,
and nose
q keep a safe distance from others
q cover your mouth while
coughing or sneezing
q stay home if sick
q monitor your health daily
q clean and disinfect frequently
touched areas/objects
***Citation:
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
(n.d.). Retrieved September 28, 2020,
from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
ncov/index.html
Bitonte College of Health and Human Services
ISOLATION
Ø People who have symptoms and can recover at home
Ø People who tested positive but have no symptoms
Ø 10 days from the start of symptoms is standard for
isolation
xx stay home until you know it's safe to be
Ø You should
around others
Ø If symptoms get worse go straight to the hospital
QUARANTINE
Ø Stay home for 14 days after your last contact
with a person who has Covid-19
Ø Watch for signs of fever (100.4F), cough,
shortness of breath, or other symptoms
Ø If you can, stay away from others, especially
those who are at higher risk for getting sick
PREVENTION OF COVID-19 IN
HEALTHCARE
q Social distancing from coworkers
q WASH YOUR HANDS
q PPE – Personal Protective Equipment
q Face mask/N95, eye protection, isolation gown, & nonsterile
gloves
q Always wear a facemask including in the break room &
anywhere you might be in contact with coworkers
q Wear the facemask/respirator all shift to prevent
touching face
q N95 is to be worn in any aerosol or surgery procedure
q Eye protection & face shield are to be worn to ensure
eyes, nose, & mouth are covered
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
FACEMASK DO’S & DON’TS
Department of Nursing