April 16, 2020
The International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics has published guidance for clinics that must remain open during the pandemic. Below please find links to advice and resources listed in the document:
- World Health Organisation (WHO) transmission advice: https://www.who.int/news-room/commentaries/detail/modes-of-transmission-of-virus-causing-covid-19-implications-for-ipc-precaution-recommendations
- WHO Standard Precautions: https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/documents/health-topics/standard-precautions-in-health-care.pdf?sfvrsn=7c453df0_2
- CDC Transmission-Based Precautions: https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/basics/transmission-based-precautions.html
- Handwashing Guide: https://www.who.int/gpsc/clean_hands_protection/en/
- Guide to when and how to use masks: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks
- Sequence for putting on personal protective equipment: https://www.cdc.gov/hai/pdfs/ppe/ppe-sequence.pdf
- List of suggested disinfectants: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2
- How to make hand sanitiser: https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-make-hand-sanitizer#how-to-make
- An introductory video about COVID-19 with recommendations for persons with disabilities (in Spanish with English subtitles) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGWjEu6OWwc
Please take this advice on board in addition to the local and regional advice from your respective governments.
We appreciate the extra strain that all healthcare providers are under and hope the above is useful in dealing with the situation safely, but please reach out across this network if you are in need of any more information or resources.
Stay safe and stay in touch!
About the author
Name: Stefanie
I'm Stefanie and I manage STAND's Rehab Centre Upgrade and Training projects - working with our partners in orthopedic workshops in sub-Saharan Africa to get what they need for their orthopedic workshops to provide a great service, and providing grants and scholarships for partners and P&O apprentices to access qualifications and extra skills. What I love most about my job is connecting with so many fantastic, passionate people around Africa and the world and learning something new every day. When my laptop’s closed, I’ll crack out some movie scores on the piano, go sing some showtunes or enjoy the weird and wonderful live theatre of Bristol.
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