When should I change my mask?

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I work for the SHA and I hear the SHA is expanding their broadcast system to share urgent COVID-19 updates to staff – how do I sign up?

What is the PPE protocol and do I have the right to refuse if I’m not provided proper PPE, told when I need to use precautions or feel I’m in an unsafe situation?

I have to go to work but with the schools closed, what can I do about child care?

I understand there are child care centres available to critical workers, where are these centres located?

What should I do if I can’t access childcare for my children who are out of school or I can’t afford it?

If I contract COVID-19 at work, do I receive WCB or do I have to use my sick time?

My employer has told me I’m being laid off. Now what?

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I work for the SHA, how are my vacation requests being handled during COVID-19?

I work for the SHA and I don’t need my approved vacation now because I can’t travel anyway. Can I cancel it?

What are the steps in exercising my right to refuse?

The SHA has introduced a new policy that screens all frontline health care workers before their shift in the long term care sector – if I’m deemed unfit in this screening, do I have to use my sick leave?

My supervisor tells me that we don’t need to wear gloves or gowns anymore when caring for patients/residents with MRSA or VRE. I’m concerned about the safety of this change. Why is the SHA doing this? What can I do?

I work for Home Care and another long term care (LTC) facility – am I exempt from the new cohorting rule?

In terms of cohorting, what about employees who work in healthcare and also group homes (CBOs)?

Is cohorting being applied to integrated facilities?

If someone works full-time at one facility and part-time somewhere else, but the employer needs them more at the second site, can the employer ‘choose’ for them to go to the second site?

As a student preceptoring in one hospital, are we allowed to work in another hospital?

I’m concerned about my safety at work, what can I do?

I’m confused about accessing the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and other federal benefits available to those affected by COVID-19 – can you help?

I’m concerned about the SHA vacation submission deadlines being extended – what is our union’s response?

What are the rules for the new testing sites in relation to OH&S? Do we have Occupational Health Committees (OHCs) and if so, how do we find out who is on this committee?

With the SHA rules around cohorting, am I able to continue to work at one facility in the region but keep my private company job?

Am I eligible for the wage top-up for low wage workers? Didn't the government recently expand that program?

I’ve been having skin reactions and/or migraines as a result of PPE, what can I do?

What is the PPE directive for transporting patients in an elevator?

Do you have any information about health care worker (HCW) exposure to COVID-19?

I’m noticing that people in my workplace are not always donning and doffing PPE correctly, what can I do?

I’ve heard the SHA is going to start fit-testing reprocessed N-95s – what does ‘reprocessed’ mean? Are they low on N95 supplies?

We used to dispose masks after being in an isolation room but now I’m told not to – why?

I’m worried about the warming weather and getting overheated while practicing continuous masking at work. What can I do?

Where/when will I be provided with a mask?

When should I change my mask?

How can I hydrate safely while wearing a mask?

What do I do with my mask after hydrating?

I work in Admin and I see others wearing masks, should I also be wearing one?

With temperatures rising, what are the guidelines around the use of air conditioning and portable fans within the health care setting?

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When should I change my mask?

Answer

Masks need to be changed when wet, damaged or soiled. Discard when taking scheduled breaks and at the end of the shift.

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