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ABOUT COVID-19

How COVID-19 Spreads


Person-to-person spread

The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.

  • Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
  • Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

Can someone spread the virus without being sick?

  • People are thought to be most contagious when they are most symptomatic (the sickest).
  • Some spread might be possible before people show symptoms; there have been reports of this occurring with this new coronavirus, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.

Spread from contact with infected surfaces or objects

It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.

How easily the virus spreads

How easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. Another factor is whether the spread is sustained, spreading continually without stopping.  



COVID-19 Prevention


  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  • NO HANDSHAKING! Use a fist bump, slight bow, elbow bump, etc.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Use ONLY your knuckle to touch light switches, elevator buttons, etc.
  • Lift the gasoline dispenser with a paper towel or use a disposable glove.
  • Open doors with your closed fist or hip
  • Use disinfectant wipes at stores, etc.
  • Use hand sanitizer after contacting surfaces and throughout the day
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash, and disinfect your hands.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

Information Links

State of Hawai'i Department of Health

https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/advisories/novel-coronavirus-2019/ 


Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Official Coronavirus Webpage

 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html 


CDC Travel Alert Status

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel 


World Health Organization Official Coronavirus Webpage

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen 


CDC Official Map of Confirmed U.S. Cases

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html 


Johns Hopkins CSSE Map of Global Cases

https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6 


Public Health Agency of Canada Official Coronavirus Webpage

 https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html 

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What Is HNHP Doing to Protect Our members?

Shortage of PPE

COVID-19 Letter of Agreement

COVID-19 Letter of Agreement

 ⦁ HNHP has aligned with our Hawaii Alliance partners (Unite Here-Local 5 & UNAC) to seek solutions that will help protect nurses and respiratory therapists, raising concerns directly with Kaiser National and the Kaiser Hawaii Region.  


⦁ HNHP’s committees have been actively advocating with political and industry leaders, both locally and nationally, to problem-solve for the current PPE shortage. Our goal is to ensure adequate protection for our front-line workers who are directly impacted and others who may be at risk due to practical workplace conditions that prevent strict maintenance of social distancing guidelines while on the job.  


⦁ HNHP Stewards have created a PPE Task Force to engage the community through donations of PPE to be used directly by our frontline workers in the Kaiser Hawaii Region. HNHP’s PPE Task Force has already successfully procured donated PPE supplies from Iolani, Mid-Pacific & Punahou Schools, Min Plastics, Pristine AC, Envy Eyes & Wax, Hawaii Chinese Kokua Group, Fiberglass Hawaii, Kamanu Composites LLC, as well as a handful of other other private contributors who have fabricated and donated hand-made masks.  Huge Mahalos go out to all our community partners who have stepped up to help ensure our members are protected.  We are grateful for their kindness and generosity. 


If you are aware of any potential PPE sources or leads, or if you would like to assist the PPE task force with their community outreach and organization efforts, please contact our PPE Task Force coordinator, Madeleine Patoc at (808) 306-5591 or contact info@hnhp.org

COVID-19 Letter of Agreement

COVID-19 Letter of Agreement

COVID-19 Letter of Agreement

⦁ HNHP Leadership has been and remains engaged in ongoing discussions with KPHI Leadership and HR to ensure that we can help protect safety and working conditions for our members who provide patient care during the COVID-19 crisis.  We are aligned in partnership with advocates from the Alliance and actively working to enforce the protections offered by our Income security agreement and “no cancellation” policies. 


⦁ We are also pursuing protection of RN’s and RT’s who are part of higher risk populations – those 60 yrs. of age or older, with verified at-risk medical conditions; those with immunocompromised,  immunodeficiencies or respiratory conditions, or confirmed pregnancies.  


⦁ HNHP and Alliance leaders are also actively pushing for expanded benefits, attendance, leave rules, and other temporary changes to terms and conditions to ensure that those of our members who are engaged in providing patient care or otherwise affected by the COVID-19 crises are better able to properly care for themselves and their loved ones. 


⦁ HNHP stewards and members have been actively seeking and providing information on workplace changes as they occur on a daily and hourly basis.  Please know that we hear you and are actively pursuing protection.  Remember, if you see something, say something.  Our ability to ensure adequate protections depends on us having accurate and timely information throughout this rapidly changing pandemic.

Legislative/Community Leadership Efforts

“HCP Lives Matter” T-shirt Drive & Community Awareness Campaign

“HCP Lives Matter” T-shirt Drive & Community Awareness Campaign

 ⦁ Our Board of Advisors, led by Luanne Long, have been actively engaging our Federal, State, City & County Leaders and legislators to ensure that all PPE supply/protections within the powers of the government are giving top priority to our HNHP members and Hawaii’s frontline health care providers.  We are pleased that so many officials have already reached out and/or responded to HNHP, asking how greater assistance can be provided through their efforts.




HNHP Protects You - Current Updates 4.2.20

“HCP Lives Matter” T-shirt Drive & Community Awareness Campaign

“HCP Lives Matter” T-shirt Drive & Community Awareness Campaign

“HCP Lives Matter” T-shirt Drive & Community Awareness Campaign

 ⦁ HNHP is actively promoting a message to our community, “Health Care Professionals’ Lives Matter” through our ongoing T-shirt drive. A strong visual message of unity and solidarity in protecting our front line caregivers will be unmistakable through this campaign. T-shirts can be purchased on the www.HNHP.org website. 

 

⦁ We can all help promote this message of unity by wearing this t-shirt to/from work - change into work attire at KP & remove your used work clothes prior to leaving the facility to wash at home- thus minimizing any possible spread. Further info re: community awareness campaign will be forthcoming.

Limited Time! All T-Shirts on SALE.

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