Preventing the Spread of Disease

GRMC promotes wellness and encourages all residents to avoid becoming ill or spreading illness. Here are a few tips to help reduce your risk of sharing an illness.

• GRMC asks visitors for their help in protecting patients and staff by not visiting inpatients in the hospital when they have a sore throat, cough, or fever.
  
• When you cough or sneeze, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or your sleeve (if you do not have a tissue). Throw used tissues in a trash can.
  
• After you cough or sneeze, wash your hands with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand gel.
  
• Receive annual flu vaccinations.
  
• Follow good wellness practices such as get plenty of rest, drink fluids, eat healthy, and exercise.
  
• Do not share personal items such as utensils, drinks, or straws.
  
• If you are ill with a respiratory illness (coughing and sneezing), stay home from work or school so you don't make others sick.
  
• Avoid close contact with others who are coughing or appear to be ill.

For more information, visit www.cdc.gov.