The H1N1 virus might have lost its status as “hot news” to Tiger Woods and his affairs, but you know that swine flu germs are still floating around. There are plenty of steps that you should take in order to prevent illness such as the H1N1 virus, especially when running a clinic or any other health care facility. Here are some simple ways to avoid getting sick and spreading the H1N1 virus:
- Like any other virus, H1N1 is more likely to affect people with weak immune systems due to unhealthy lifestyles. So be sure that you and your employees maintain a healthy diet, get enough sleep, manage your stress, and exercise regularly.
- Next, stay sanitary! Wash your hands frequently up to the elbows with soap and warm water, and use alcohol-based hand sanitizer for an on-the-go clean. Make hand sanitizers available throughout your facility and avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth until you’re able to wash or sanitize your hands. Disinfect surfaces like phones or tabletops, which can directly transmit the virus to you.
- Facemasks are a cheap and reliable way to protect your staff from the virus. There are several types of masks available on the market and they all do a good job.
