What You Need To Know About Ebola
SEIU 721’s response to the Ebola virus in the United States focuses on proven public health and infection control practices to prevent exposure both to patients and to caregivers and other workers.
Health
Ebola: Healthcare Workers Spring Into Action
In light of the recent contraction of Ebola by a second healthcare worker in the United States, LA County healthcare providers, SEIU Local 721 and LA County Health officials held a press conference to provide an update on their latest information and protection protocols.
LA County Health and Ebola
We recognize healthcare workers feel anxiety around many of the unknowns surrounding this issue. Please know that SEIU Local 721 is taking steps towards ensuring that everyone is being properly informed and assessing needs to protect our health and the health of the communities we live in.
Working Towards Workplace Violence Prevention
State authorities responded to demands from healthcare workers for new rules that will protect them from violent attacks on the job, with the Cal/OSHA Standards Board adopting a worker petition that will make California’s workplace safety standards for health care settings the strongest in the nation. After numerous attempts were denied in the 1990s, this victory comes at a much needed time and will redefine what it takes to have a safe and secure workplace in this day.
Riverside Community Health Fair Set for Feb. 22
The 3rd Annual LULAC Community Health Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cesar Chavez Community Center, 2060 University Ave., Riverside.
This is the second year SEIU 721 has helped sponsored this great community event, which helps those in need get free medical, dental, and vision care. Volunteers are needed to help with many different duties, such as patient check-ins.