What actions are being taken to safeguard the spread of COVID-19 in facilities where we work?
Healthcare facilities are taking measures to assess and improve preparedness for response to COVID-19. Gale employees are required to follow all ...
How can the infection of healthcare workers be prevented?
The CDC advises that the COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID-19. In addition, CDC guidance emphasizes proper infection ...
How is PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) being used?
Due to increased demand for select types of PPE, and concern about availability, healthcare facilities are instituting guidelines and protocols on ...
How can I personally prepare myself to avoid infection?
Infectious disease experts are emphasizing that coronavirus causes an illness that is highly contagious through respiratory transmission. You can protect your ...
What is the protocol if a patient presents as a potential COVID-19 case?
Under CDC guidelines, the patient will be immediately tested and isolated. Potentially exposed employees will be identified. Gale clinicians who are ...
When can I return to work if I am diagnosed with COVID-19?
If you have had a confirmed case of COVID-19, notify your Market Manager immediately. You will be restricted from work until ...
When can I return to work if I had a high or medium risk exposure?
You may return to work if you have been symptom free for 14 days. Local authorities may allow you to return ...
Will healthcare professionals still need to wear PPE in the facility after receiving COVID-19 vaccinations?
Yes. However, even after vaccination, everyone should continue to follow all the current guidance to protect themselves and others. OSHA requirements ...
If I already had COVID-19 and recovered, do I still need to get vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination when it’s available?
Current evidence suggests that reinfection with the virus that causes COVID-19 is uncommon in the 90 days after the initial infection. ...
Should I get vaccinated if I currently have COVID-19?
Anyone currently infected with COVID-19 should wait to get vaccinated until after their illness has resolved and after they have met ...
