REVISED SEPTEMBER 17 , 2020
MINIMUM STANDARD HEALTH PROTOCOLS
OFFICE-BASED EMPLOYERS : Page 2 of 3
� Do not allow employees with new or worsening signs or symptoms listed above to return to work until : - In the case of an employee or contractor who was diagnosed with COVID-19 , the individual may return to work when all three of the following criteria are met : at least 3 days ( 72 hours ) have passed since recovery ( resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications ); and the individual has improvement in symptoms ( e . g ., cough , shortness of breath ); and at least 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared ; or
- In the case of an employee or contractor who has symptoms that could be COVID-19 and does not get evaluated by a medical professional or tested for COVID-19 , the individual is assumed to have COVID-19 , and the individual may not return to work until the individual has completed the same three-step criteria listed above ; or
- If the employee or contractor has symptoms that could be COVID-19 and wants to return to work before completing the above self-isolation period , the individual must obtain a medical professional ’ s note clearing the individual for return based on an alternative diagnosis .
� Do not allow an employee or contractor with known close contact to a person who is labconfirmed to have COVID-19 to return to work until the end of the 14 day self-quarantine period from the last date of exposure ( with an exception granted for healthcare workers and critical infrastructure workers ).
� Have employees and contractors wash or sanitize their hands upon entering the office .
� Have employees and contractors maintain at least 6 feet separation from other individuals . If such distancing is not feasible , other measures such as hand hygiene , cough etiquette , cleanliness , and sanitation should be rigorously practiced .
� Consider implementing a staggered workforce , such as alternating days or weeks for different groups of employees and / or contractors coming into the workplace .
� Continue to encourage individuals to work remotely if possible .
� If an employer provides a meal for employees and / or contractors , the employer is recommended to have the meal individually packed for each individual .
Health protocols for your facilities :
� Regularly and frequently clean and disinfect any regularly touched surfaces , such as doorknobs , tables , chairs , and restrooms .