Why a Communicable Disease Prevention Policy is Important

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Recovery housing should have a family-like environment that encourages residents to interact with one another like any other family, including sharing bathrooms, preparing and sharing meals, or even sharing a bedroom. Additionally, individuals living in recovery housing will experience things that every individual will in their own home, including minor injuries, getting sick and exposure to bodily fluids. Consequently, incorporating support for physical health is important, including common-sense steps to prevent the spread of any communicable disease.

Also, recovery homes should be committed to being good neighbors, including taking reasonable steps to stop the spread of highly infectious diseases within the community, such as seasonal influenza, COVID and even the common cold.

Additionally, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), persons with substance use disorders are at greater risk of HIV and Hepatis C exposure.

Watch “The basics of controlling infectious diseases” from Let’s Learn Public Health:

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How HIV Spreads from the CDC

Hepatitis C overview from the CDC

Course Syllabus

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1. Creating a Communicable Disease Policy Overview
1.1. Communicable Disease Policies: Exercise
1.2. Why a Communicable Disease Prevention Policy is Important
1.3. Can I Ask a Resident About Their Health Condition?
1.4. Communicable Disease Policies: Quiz #1
1.5. Communicable Disease Policy Requirements
1.6. Physical Property Policy Requirements
1.7. Communicable Disease Policies - Quiz #2
1.8. Actively Encourage Regular Handwashing
1.9. Create a Chore Chart for General House Cleaning
1.10. Remind Resident and Staff About the Risks of Sharing Personal Items
1.11. Use Universal Precautions
1.12. Provide Residents with Information About Preventative Health Care and Vaccines
1.13. Avoid Having a Joint Communicable Disease Policy with Treatment Facilities
1.14. Communicable Disease Policies - Quiz #3
1.15. Write Your Communicable Disease Prevention Policy
1.16. NEXT STEPS