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I will become a less distracted driver by NOT texting while I am driving. And not doing any other tasks while driving. I will either set my phone on do not disturb or put my phone in the back of the car while I drive.
I have spoken to our union representatives on the lack of small N95 masks, suspension of fit testing with subpar N 95 masks, use of "shared" respirators, and no clear FDA advisement of "cleaning" used N95 masks for 5 uses. I have emailed our union legal counsel, i have asked for cleaned masks, i have purchased my own Honeywell N100 along with several ...
Since I am no longer working outside the home, I have been able to keep my house cleaner. I have also been able to enforce washing hands for me and my kids on a regularly basis.
I will commit to increasing my working knowledge of work place violence prevention recommendations from the EPA and actively instill these recomendations into my work place and share this resource with my fellow ASPAN colleagues.
My goal is to be more present and less distracted while driving!
I will use Safe Patient Handling equipment EVERY TIME it is necessary.
My commitment is focused on sleep hygiene. I will get no less than 8 hours of sleep every day of the week for 3 months. My hours will be 9pm to 6am. I will journal my thoughts, feelings, goals, and ideas along the way. Any takers?
I will slow down and think "is this safe" before starting a task
I commit to not texting while driving. I will designate someone in my care if available to manage my phone. I will identify 2 other ways I can improve driving safety in my habits.
I commit to save texting until I am at a safe location - not in the car.
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