Communicable diseases like coronavirus and the respiratory illness it causes, COVID-19, can bring a busy workforce to a standstill- but not Crescent.To manage Crescent’s response to the spread of the COVID-19 virus to protect the well-being of our people, customers and suppliers.
Crescent Personal Health and Wellness Response:
- Maintain Social Distance; Keep 6 feet of distance between our people
- Frequent Handwashing, Sanitizing or Glove Changes once per hour
- Frequent Cleaning/Disinfecting high touch surfaces
- Personal accountability to wellness – if you’re sick or have a fever of 100.4, stay home.
- Health Temperature checks required prior to entry or shift start at all Crescent locations. (ED 3/30/20)
- Homemade Masks strongly encouraged; issued guidance on approved styles
- Masks mandatory, re-usable or disposable; E1, D1 & M2 4/21/20; C1/C8, C5 & GE 4/23/20
- COVID Test Kits implemented is 4/20/20 (CoronaCheck)
According to the CDC,
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness.
These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
When to Seek Medical Attention
If you have any of these emergency warning signs* for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately:
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion or inability to arouse
- Bluish lips or face
*This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you. Call 911 if you have a medical emergency: Notify the operator that you have, or think you might have, COVID-19.
We appreciate everyone's continued support of our initiative to Do it Right, Do it Safe, Do it Well!