Create a Chore Chart for General House Cleaning

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Creating a chore chart for general house cleaning can help reduce the spread of disease. Allow residents to assign themselves chores to complete. These chores could include:

  • Wiping down high touch surfaces, such as counter tops, doorknobs, light switches, remotes, etc.
  • Cleaning out the fridge and freezer and disposing of spoiled food items.
  • Ensuring dishes are cleaned promptly after use.
  • Taking out the trash on a regular basis.
  • Scrubbing bathroom surfaces, including sinks, toilets, showers and tubs.
  • Reminding residents to wash their bedding and towels on a regular basis.
  • Sweeping and mopping floors routinely.

In addition to having a chore chart, ensure that there is a person who is responsible for checking that all chores are done.

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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