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​How to request PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic

Homecare workers and personal support workers, including personal care attendants, can request masks, cloth face coverings and gloves (protective personal equipment or PPE) by completing and submitting a request on SEIU’s online form or by sending an email to OHCC:

• SEIU’s site: https://seiu503.tfaforms.net/622
• OHCC’s email: OHCC.CustomerRelations@dhsoha.state.or.us
  

2022 Reports​​

• PPE Report 1/5/2022​
  
• PPE Report 2/3/2022​
  
• PPE Report 3/7/2022
  

2021 Reports

• PPE Report 1/14/2021​​
  
• PPE Report 2/2/2021 ​​
  
• PPE Report 3/2/2021​​
  
• PPE Report 4/9/2021​
  
• PPE Report 5/5/2021​
  
• PPE Report 6/2/2021​
  
• PPE Report 7/6/2021​
  
• PPE Report 8/5/2021​
  
• PPE Report 9/8/2021​
  
• PPE Report 10/8/2021​
  
• P​PE Report 11/8/2021​
  
• PPE Report 12/3/2021​
  

Benefits available during the COVID-19 pandemic

For homecare, personal support workers and personal care attendants:

Offered through Carewell SEIU 503

• ​COVID-19 Paid Time Off Benefit
  
• ​CARES Paid Time Off Benefit
  

Flu prevention resources

People can spread the flu even if they don't know they’re sick. The flu can be more serious for some people, including older adults, young children and people with certain health conditions. 

Visit the Oregon Health Authority’s flu prevention website  to learn how to prevent the flu, where to find flu vaccine in your community, and flu fact sheets in multiple languages. ​

HCC Trainings - Protecting Health and Safety

Protecting your health and safety while working as a homecare and personal support worker is very important. OHCC encourages workers to take the following courses by enrolling through the Registry or calling OHCC at 1-877-867-0077.​

Preventing Disease Transmission*

This course is usually offered in-person, but to protect the health and safety of attendees during the pandemic, the course is offered as a two-hour webinar. The course covers:

• Causes of infectious disease and routes of transmission
• COVID-19 information
• Standard precautions, proper hand-washing techniques, and protective personal equipment (PPE)
• Reducing risks
• Housekeeping and caregiving best practices
  

*This course counts towards earning 2.5 hours of safety-type credits for the Professional Development Certification.

Important Information About COVID-19

Date    Title    Accordion Content 3/15/2022 Infographic and new policy: COVID-19 Mask and Cloth Face Covering Guidance for Consumer-Employers and Homecare Workers ​​English, ​Arabic, Cambodian, Farsi, Korean, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Somali, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese English Large Print​ 3/11/2022 Updated mask guidance for providers ​English​​ 1/28/2021 COVID-19 vaccine clinics by county OHA Vaccine information​​ 8/26/2020 Interim COVID-19 Infection Control Guidance for Home Care Workers ​ ​​English​ 6/29/2020 Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Homecare and Personal Support Workers ​English, ​Arabic, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese 4/29/2020 Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 for Homecare and Personal Support Workers ​English, Arabic, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese 3/16/2020 Flu Season and Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Prevention for Homecare and Personal Support Workers ​English, Arabic, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Somali, Spanish, Traditional Chinese,  Vietnamese

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Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Resources

Date    Title    Accordion Content 12/16/2019 Handwashing Video Handwashing video (subtitles, no audio) 6/28/2020 Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19 ​English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean 8/7/2020 Recommendation Regarding the Use of Cloth Face Coverings ​English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean 8/25/2020 Wildfire Smoke and COVID-19 ​English,  Spanish 9/10/2020 The Science Behind Hand Washing ​English, Spanish 9/11/2020 Guidance of the Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19 ​English,  Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean

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Infection Control Resources​

Topic    Accordion Content Notes    Self-Study ​Introduction to infectious disease​ *Non-credit course Self-Study ​Hand and respiratory hygiene *Non-credit course Flyer ​Norovirus Illness: Key Facts Instructions ​Proper Putting on and Removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Flyer Stop Norovirus!​ Video ​Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19 Presented by City of Portland and Multnomah County Health Department Available in 38 languages

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Injured on the job?

Homecare workers and personal support workers who are represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 503 are eligible for workers' compensation coverage for injuries that occur on the job.

For more information, see this flyer from SAIF: 

• What to do if you are injured on the job
  
• Available on SAIF's website in multiple languages and large print. ​
  

801 Claim Form

To request an 801 Claim Form or for assistance with filing a claim, please contact:

Kelly Rosenau, Workers' Compensation Coordinator
Oregon Home Care Commission
550 Capitol St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: 503-378-3099
Toll-free: 888-365-0001
E​mail: kelly.k.rosenau@dhsoha.state.or.us
workerscomp.ohcc@dhsoha.state.or.us 

When seeking medical attention

Complete Form 827: Worker's and Health Care Provider's Report

Forward the completed form to:
SAIF Corporation
400 High St. NE
Salem, OR 97312

Phone: 800-285-8525
Fax: 800-475-7785

​Learn more about filing a claim and the claim process

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Provider Safety Manual​

The Provider Safety ​Manual​ includes important information about health and safety. It is designed to help homecare​​​ workers, personal care attendants, and personal support workers stay safe and avoid injuries, illnesses, and hazards while providing in-home services. The manual is a tool for you to use along with the health and safety classes offered by the OHCC. It’s a good idea to read and save a copy of the Provider Safety Manual​ and register for our health and safety training classes.

Quit tobacco

Quit Line telephone and web-based counseling services help Oregonians quit using tobacco and nicotine products.