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Keeping COVID Safe Trivia Swag Selfie
from Staff Matters 266
by Afford
Staff Matters
July 17, 2020 Issue 266 Week 3 CARING ABOUT OUR STAFF
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KEEPING COVID SAFE
Our priority at this time across all services is the prevention of COVID-19 through reinforcement of infection control protocols for all clients, staff and visitors.
Over the past few months, Afford have continued to operate safely and adapted to the new working conditions in the typical Afford Way, with resilience, professionalism and positivity. As the best trained staff in the sector, we have introduced new and innovative ways to continue to deliver our exceptional services, while keeping our clients safe. We have made sure that we have ample gloves, masks, sanitiser and a non-invasive thermometer at each site. Also adding extra thermometers to each vehicle across all states. We have all been working together to support each other through a challenging period. Please be reassured that we are treating this pandemic with the utmost seriousness while maintaining our commitment to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of our clients, staff and visitors. We need to continue being vigilant and make sure that the following procedures and protocols are followed and reinforced for the safety of clients and staff: • Regular hand washing and sanitising. • Correct sneezing and coughing etiquette. • Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment. • Thorough cleaning of facilities, equipment, surfaces and utensils. If your site needs to get any extra PPE, please speak to your Team leader or ADE supervisors. All staff are encouraged to remain updated by monitoring their states official health website -www.health.gov.au and talk to your supervisors for support.