LMSCL Bulletin #4 - 12 March 2020

Hi Everyone:
 

In lieu of the latest thread about COVID-19. We would like to inform you  about the preventive measures we are implementing company wide to lower  the risk of infection.
 

 (1) We have posted timely updates in our BitRix about COVID19 to educate and keep informed  

   all employees
(2) COVID-19 info was shared to all houses and posted in the bulletin board
(3)  We reinforced proper hygiene; by placing signages upon entry about  disinfecting hands & 

   we placed alcohols on the entrance door
(4) Disinfecting common areas in the houses regularly
(5)  Visitors to wash their hands properly, all employees and client as  well. Proper hand washing 

   technique posted in the washing area (bathroom, kitchen)
(6) Avoid shaking hands and touching face
(7) Whoever coming back from travel abroad and returning to work - Before starting any shift; 

   they should communicate and discuss with management first. We will instruct them on how  

   to proceed on an individual basis.
(8) All large gatherings and conferences were cancelled and replaced by phone conferences
(9) Employees whose taking public transport need to disinfect first prior to entering the house 

   and do proper hand washing
 

We also posted this latest announcement in our BitRix communication system;
 

Dear Valued Employees of LMSCL Lower Mainland Society for Community Living,

Over  the last number of weeks, with the concerns of COVID-19, as always,  LMSCL is maintaining the Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines.  These are in placed to ensure the safety and protection of both our  team and individuals we serve.
 

We are closely following the  guidelines of the BC Centre for Disease Control, Public Health Agency of  Canada and the World Health Organization to proactively take measures  to maintain the health of everyone in contact with our agency.
 

What are we doing?

Our Health and Safety team has implemented multiple cleanings of all  the houses, cars, staff rooms and LMSCL offices throughout the day,  including sanitizing all door handles that lead to the houses,  mailboxes, files and binders, kitchens, laundry machines and dryers,  washrooms, printers, medication safe-boxes, computer mouse and  keyboards, house keys and all common surface areas.
 

What can you do?

-  If you need to cough or sneeze, please do so in your arm or your  sleeve, not your hand. Alternatively, use a tissue and discard the tissue in the garbage immediately, and wash your hands with soap and warm water or use hand sanitizer.
- If you are not feeling well, please stay home and take care of yourself. Call the office or email the OHS Supervisor.
 

Let’s stay healthy together!
 

Rest assured that we are doing our best to keep our children, youth and individuals safe and on low risk of exposure.