Students will be returning in large on May 18.
Response
Our workers are all required to have their temperature taken before they enter the facility.
Entrants are required to wear face masks.
We have hand sanitizing stations at the front entrances.
We have signs instructing people to wash their hands.
We’re substituting video conferencing in place of physical meetings where possible.
Reaching Out
We released a social media video from our Surgical Technology department to instruct any who are interested in how to conduct a medical grade handwashing:
We’ve also communicated to our employees about their rights in the COVID-19 pandemic. Like paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave under the families first coronavirus response act.
Some information for our workers from the FFCRA:
The Family First Coronavirus Response Act
The FFCRA will provide employees with paid sick leave and Expanded Family & Medical Leave for specified reasons related to Covid-19. These provisions will be in effect from April 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020.
Paid Leave Entitlements
Up to two weeks (80 hours, or part-time employee two-week equivalent) of paid sick leave based on the employee’s regular rate of pay. There is a cap per day depending on your salary. Part-time employees would be eligible for leave based on the number of hours they normally are scheduled to work.
Qualifiers
An employee is entitled to take leave related to Covid-19 if the employee is unable to work, including unable to telework because they are sick due to Covid or caring for a person who is sick because of Covid or caring for a child whose school or daycare is closed due to Covid or an order to quarantine by federal or state order or by a healthcare provider. An employee who has been with the company at least 30 days is eligible to take Extended Family Medical Leave if they qualify.
Symptoms
COVID-19 symptoms to watch for. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at a higher risk of developing more serious complications from the illness.
Possible symptoms that may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus:
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fever
• Chills
• Muscle pain
• Sore throat
• New loss of taste or smell
Emergency warning signs. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency care immediately:
• Trouble breathing
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• Confusion
• Inability to wake or stay awake
• Bluish lips or face
Know how it spreads:
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to be spread mainly from person to person:
Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet)
Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks
These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs
Some recent studies have suggested that COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms
Everyone Should:
Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water are not readily available use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
More Resources
National:
CDC (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Johns Hopkins (they have been tracking coronavirus since early January & are very respected)
https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html
Local:
Oklahoma State Department of Health (great cite!)
https://coronavirus.health.ok.gov/
Tulsa Health Department
https://www.tulsa-health.org/COVID19
City of Tulsa