54: Healthcare Worker Protection during Pandemic
Q: I’m a healthcare worker who needs to travel between home and the hospital every day. What should I pay attention to? 💁 Tracy: The most important things to think about are 3 zones: Zone 1 - high risk area: How to protect yourself at work, especially if you have to interact with infected patients or work in high risk areas; Zone 2 - at home or other public places: How to protect your family, friends, and others who you may have to interact with, including the public; Zone 3 - in between home and work: How to protect yourself and others during your travel, and use your vehicle as a transition zone to achieve the above two goals. The following are some of the practical considerations for healthcare workers, in addition to workplace guidelines, official guidelines provided by CDC and governmental agencies, and other public sources such as professional associations. Zone 1 at work: Protect yourself with proper PPEs that are used at your work setting, and, Do due diligenc