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By paNOW Staff

Temperature Checks

SHA to increase staff screening protocols for virus

Apr 14, 2020 | 11:28 AM

Starting tomorrow, SHA will have increased screening and masking requirements for staff members entering health facilities across the province.

Staff, physicians, learners, trainees, vendors and contractors will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms daily as they enter any SHA facility or program area. Staff and physicians who work in patient or resident care areas or travel through those areas will be required to wear a mask at all times.

“Safety is our top priority,” Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone said. “That is why we continue to escalate our efforts to protect our patients and health care providers. Requiring these daily screening practices and adapting our approach to masking will help us stop the spread of COVID-19 and help protect our workforce to ensure our health care services are there when needed.”

The screening measures include two temperature checks a day.

While the measures are to help contain the spread of the virus, the health authority reminds the public to remain compliant with health measures already in place.

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These include:

• Practicing good hygiene, washing hands regularly and practicing physical distancing (two metres apart wherever possible);
• Taking care of family, friends and neighbours who may be affected by mandatory self-isolation orders;
• Abide by provincial and local travel, self-isolation, event and gathering restrictions;
• Use medical supplies effectively and efficiently so that they are there when needed; and
• Avoid visiting our hospitals and long-term care facilities, unless there are compassionate reasons for doing so.

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