Steps for using Infection Prevention and Control to Deliver SMC during COVID-19 Pandemic: Job Aid

Publication language
English
Pages
4pp
Date published
01 Jan 2020
Type
How-to / Tutorial / Tips
Keywords
COVID-19, Health
Organisations
Malaria Consortium

AT HOME:
1. Do not leave home if you had contact with someone infected with COVID-19.
2. Do not leave home except to get medical care if you are feeling sick with fever, cough, body aches, sore throat or difficulty breathing. Do not visit public areas.
3. Ensure SMC shirt, hijab or vest is clean—do not wear the same clothes from previous day without washing.
4. Wash hands with soap and water for 30 seconds before leaving home.

AT HEALTH FACILITY:
1. Take temperature. Notify supervisor if temperature is >37.5°C orally, >37°C axillary or forehead, >38.0°C by ear.
2. Wear gloves and use disinfecting solution to disinfect all SPAQ blister packs, laminated Job Aid, pen, mobile phone and equipment used for SMC delivery. Do not allow anyone to touch disinfected materials during the day and do not place on dirty surfaces.
3. Check expiry dates of SPAQ blister packs—do not use if expired.
4. Collect materials for SPAQ distribution and infection prevention: