Kansas Coronavirus Notice For Workers Who Visit Homes

Department of Health and Environment 	COVID-19COVID-19 	
FOR WORKERS WHO VISIT HOMES 	
 
 
 
 
 
 
  	
 
 
 	
PREVENTION BASICS	
BEFORE: ASSESS THE SITUATION	
COVID-19	flu	colds	allergies	
PREVENTION BASICS  • Practice self care, personal hygiene and social distancing
• Stay home when sick
• Wash hands frequently and for at least 20 seconds
• Cover coughs and sneezes (into the crook of your arm or
elbow)
• Quickly dispose of tissues in the trash.
• Wear face covering in public when social distancing
cannot be maintained	
BEFORE: ASSESS THE SITUATION 
At the time of scheduling a visit to a home, 
assess the situation by asking these questions: 	
1.Has anyone in the home traveled
within the last 14 days to/from a state
or country identified as a hot spot?
2. Has anyone in the home been
exposed to an individual diagnosed
with COVID-19?
3. Is anyone in the home showing
signs of illness including:
• A fever greater than 100 degrees;
• Cough; and/or
• Shortness of breath.	
If the answer to any of these questions is YES 
or the occupant(s) prefers not to have a worker 
in their home, the visit should be rescheduled 
or, if possible, conducted virtually. (As a general 
rule, reschedule the visit for  no earlier than 14 
days).  If there are no indications of risk/illness or the visit 
cannot be conducted virtually, proceed with the on-
site visit as long as the occupant(s) are comfortable 
doing so. 
Is it essential/required for you to enter the home? 
If yes, see 
Guidance for Home Visitors  for more 
information about safely entering a home including 
the wearing of face coverings. AAT THE HOME: REASSESS RISK
T THE HOME: REASSESS RISK 
When arriving, reassess risk by asking the same 
questions before entering. If the answer to any 
question is  YES, act as directed above. 
During the visit:  • Don’t shake hands or touch others when
 greeting
or interacting.
• Wash your hands frequently and use hand
sanitizer when soap and water isn’t available.
• Limit unnecessary contact with surfaces/items
and avoid shared use of tablets, laptops, writing
utensils and cell phones. Regularly wipe down all
items.
• Follow the current COVID-19 guidance , including
the wearing of face coverings,  to protect yourself
and those you come in contact with.	
What’s the difference in symptoms between COVID-19, flu, colds and allergies?  For more information:  www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus