Alternatives to the PPE shortage
The document that we are going to talk about next has been approved by the group of experts that forms the Presentation of Occupational Health. This document belongs to the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Ministry of Work and Social Economy. It must be taken into account that its content may vary depending on the new information and data that become known about the new coronavirus infection (SARS-COV-2). These strategies must be evaluated before their exceptional application.
The objective of this document is to provide options or alternatives in cases in which the epis are so limited that existing recommendations cannot be followed.
We know that the most effective way to prevent the transmission of the virus is to use a combination of all preventive measures, not just limiting ourselves to epis.
EPIS in general
- Give FP3 masks to exposed personnel.
- To less exposed personnel, give surgical masks and maintain distance.
It is about saving resources in a limited period of time due to the state of alarm and crisis in which we find ourselves, in a normal state we would not be considering these measures.
Fraternidad-Muprespa has prepared on its corporate web portal a specific section dedicated to Coronavirus with all the protocols and updates established by the health authorities, with advice that has to do with health care these days and how Mutua Collaborator with Social Security with the instructions for processing the benefit that the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration has entrusted to us as an exception.
In addition to the official documentation, we have some videos explaining hand washing, which is so necessary to not help spread the virus, and an infographic explaining the same procedure for your information and dissemination.
If you want to access the content you can click here.