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Return to Work and Activity Checklist Review staffing with social distancing in mind - individuals should be kept 6 feet apart. Does the work or activity space need to be reconfigured? Does it make sense for some staff to continue to work from home? Consider splitting shifts, if needed, to encourage social distancing. Develop processes to protect employees and accommodate social distancing. Screen all employees with symptom and temperature checks (using a tympanic or temporal thermometer if available). Send symptomatic persons home immediately. Encourage staff and guests to wear masks. Have adequate masks, soap and hand sanitizer available. Develop daily interaction guidelines. All meetings and gatherings need to assure the ability to maintain a distance of 6 feet between individuals - organizations are encouraged to conduct virtual meetings when possible. Minimize shared equipment use ( e.g. telephone, computers, credit card scanners, etc.). Sanitize work surfaces frequently after contact with employees or guests. Think through daily interactions with guests - redesign interaction points (i.e. arrows and dots on floor, cough and sneeze guard, etc.) Prepare a plan of communication for employees and community members. Communication should address: Teleworking and staggered schedules policies (if applicable) Anxiety and misinformation Measures organization is taking to provide a safe environment Vacation time and standard paid sick leave policy (if applicable) Where individuals can find additional information Design staff training on safety procedures. Schedule virtual or small in-person trainings (adhering to social distancing protocol) to review safety procedures and answer questions. Stay in close communication with staff and provide continuous updates. For additional information or to request personalized assistance call 863.904.1859 or e-mail [email protected]. 4 COVID Safe Recommendations