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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that employers “should not require a positive COVID-19 test result or a healthcare provider’s note for employees who are sick to validate their illness, qualify for sick leave, or to return to work. Additional CDC Guidance.
Mar 18, 2020 · If you have a medical emergency and need to call 911, let them know that you have COVID-19. If available, put on a facemask before emergency medical services arrive. Please see the resources below for more information:
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with COVID-19 COVID-19: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has clarified that patients with COVID-19 can be discharged from a health care facility to both home and long-term care facilities when clinically indicat-ed. The decision to discharge patients should be made in collaboration with the patient’s clinical care
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A previous statewide requirement for employers to notify LHDs of COVID-19 workplace outbreaks is no longer in effect. LHDs may, however, continue to require outbreak reporting through a local order. Employers must provide any information requested by an LHD regarding COVID-19 cases or outbreaks in the workplace, as described in the COVID-19 Workpla...
1. Prepare to identify and manage COVID-19 cases in the workplace.
1. Identify LHD contact informationand any applicable reporting requirements for the LHD in the jurisdiction where the workplace is located. 2. Designate a workplace disease control and prevention coordinator to help implement COVID-19 infection prevention procedures and to manage COVID-19 related issues among employees. 3. Develop a written workplace Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) for COVID-19 prevention procedures consistent with the requirements of the Cal/OSHA COVID-19...
2. Share information with the LHD and other stakeholders.
1. The LHD in the jurisdiction where the workplace is located may have specific outbreak reporting requirements. If so, employers must follow these requirements and provide any information requested by the LHD. In the absence of specific outbreak reporting requirements, employers are encouraged to contact the LHD for guidance on cases and outbreaks, as needed. 2. If the facility uses contract or temporary employees, designate an individual to communicate information and instructions on the ou...
3. Identify additional employee cases and close contacts.
1. When an employee is identified with COVID-19, the employer should determine if the employee was present in the workplace during their infectious period and identify any close contacts. Employers should consult the Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Regulations and the State Public Health Officer OrderCOVID-19 Disease Control & Prevention for definitions of infectious period and close contact. 2. Once a workplace outbreakis identified, testing potentially exposed employees should be one of the f...
Interim Guidance for Ventilation, Filtration and Air Quality in Indoor EnvironmentsEmployers must record work-related COVID-19 cases in their injury and illnesses logs. You must report information about COVID-19 cases and outbreaks at the workplace to the local health department whenever required by law.
May 22, 2024 · Find COVID-19 information for workers & employers including educational tools, guidance documents & other resources to help prevent an outbreak at work. http://cdph-default/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/OHB/Pages/COVID-19AtWork.aspx, Find Resources
Jul 23, 2020 · Sample Letter from Health Care Professional Supporting Workplace Request for Accommodations Related to COVID-19 [Replace the above text with your professional letterhead. This letter must be individualized.] [Date] Dear [Supervisor or Human Resources Staff] OR [To Whom It May Concern]:
