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Guidance for pharmacies : guidance for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in community pharmacies during the COVID-19 response
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June 28, 2020
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Description:This guidance applies to all pharmacy staff to minimize their risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and reduce the risk for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a vital part of the healthcare system, pharmacies play an important role in providing medicines, therapeutics, vaccines, and critical health services to the public. Ensuring continuous function of pharmacies during the COVID-19 pandemic is important. During the pandemic, pharmacy staff can minimize their risk of exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19 and reduce the risk for patients by using the principles of infection prevention and control and social distancing.
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Content Notes:Universal use of face coverings for source control -- Advice for sick staff -- Filling prescriptions -- Strategies to minimize close contact -- COVID-19 testing and other close-contact services -- Provide adult vaccinations based on local conditions -- For Clinics: Special considerations when co-located in pharmacies.
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