PHMDC AND COVID-19

ALISON BLACKMORE, RN, BSNPUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

SRIDEVI MOHAN, MPH,MA EPIDEMIOLOGIST

Environmental & Community HealthEmergency Preparedness & ResponseRespond to various public health emergencies including bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks, and natural disasters.

Community Health InitiativesSupport community partners, policies, and programs that improve health andaddress and prevent health inequities.

Health ServicesProvide health care services to enhance the health and safety of the individuals and families in our community.

Environmental Health ServicesPrevent illness and injury so we arehealthy and safe where we live, learn,work, and play.

HEALTH OFFICER

- INCIDENT COMMANDER

- SAFETY OFFICER

- PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

- PLANNING SECTION CHIEF

- OPERATIONS SECTION CHIEF

- LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF

- FINANCE SECTION CHIEF

INCIDENT COMMAND STRUCTURE

PHMDC Response

• Spread person to person by respiratory droplets

• The virus that causes COVID-19 is spreading very easily and sustainably between people.

• Older adults seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.

• Presentation of symptoms is often “atypical” in older adults

COVID-19

SOCIAL DISTANCING

45%

Cloth face covers aren’t for everyone. Anyone who has trouble breathing or is unable to remove the cover themselves should not wear one

Wear a cloth face cover if you leave your home. The CDC recommends that everyone wears basic cloth face covers in public. This is for essential activities that may be hard to keep the recommended 6 feet, like:

The grocery store The pharmacy Doctor’s appointments Outdoor activities, like crowded trails in parks

Cloth face covers protect others. People who are not showing symptoms can spread COVID-19. Cloth face covers help prevent someone who may have the virus but doesn’t know it from giving it to people around them.

https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p02664.pdf

PRACTICE SELF CARE!!

The COVID-19 pandemic can feel overwhelming due to new information, long work hours, and caring for your family and yourself. It's important to pause for a moment and collect your thoughts, as worldwide pandemics can be taxing. Remaining calm can help.

Taking care of yourself is important so you are equipped to help your family through this time!

ALWAYS IN KEEP IN MIND….

Websites• Public Health Madison & Dane County website:

https://www.publichealthmdc.com/

• DHS fact sheets: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/resources.htm

• CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/disinfecting-your-home.html

• EPA list of approved disinfectants: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2

CONTACT INFORMATION

SRIDEVI MOHAN – smohan@publichealthmdc.com

ALISON BLACKMORE – ablackmore@publichealthmdc.com

Thank you!