Journal of Critical Infrastructure Policy
Each of these presented technical and logistical challenges , such as the availability of COVID-19 testing for our operators . Although we have fewer people on campus , operating on campus presents its own set of logistical challenges to operate safely , following the building and business safety guidelines issued by the PA Secretary of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDCC ). PMJ ’ s Incident Response Team , which includes members of the Security , Business Continuity and Safety teams , is responsible for managing the day-to-day logistics on campus to meet those challenges and to maintain continuiity of business operations , which is paramount through this pandemic .
We also continue to operate with security officers as well as mechanics from the Facilities Department on campus 24 / 7 . Similarly , with those working off campus , communication is key . Specialists from our Human Resources Department conduct wellness calls , and our managers are making extra efforts to make sure that everyone is being included every day . Everybody ’ s situation is different , but they need to feel part of the PJM community . Also , the onboarding of new employees hasn ’ t stopped , and we ’ ve needed to find ways to recruit new talent and train new hires — in many cases , people who have never been to our campus — and get to know them in a new way . Onboarding people in a virtual space can be very tricky , but we ’ ve been able to do it pretty effortlessly , thanks to the efforts of our HR Team , which has been among the busiest of all our departments during the pandemic .
PJM has extended its current work-from-home posture until January 2021 because of increasing COVID-19 cases . The campus will remain closed to members , stakeholders and other visitors , and PJM will continue to hold stakeholder meetings virtually until at least that time . From the beginning , PJM has been flexible in our return-to-campus plan . Our three-stage ( red , yellow , green ) approach mirrors Pennsylvania ’ s phased plan . At any time , changing virus conditions may result in a return to actions and precautions implemented during prior phases . When employees and visitors do return to campus , they will be noticing a number of changes , including temperature kiosks , designated entry and exit doors , Plexiglas barriers in public areas and masks being worn and available . We are not doctors or experts in public health , so we hired an epidemiologist to help guide us in our conversations and decision-making . She is reviewing our pandemic measures including our return-to-campus plans , facility set-up and social distancing policies going forward .
Krieg Were specific actions taken in systems operations , control centers , backing up shift operators and the like ?
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