Chances are that your social media feeds and news broadcasts have been filled with stories covering the Coronavirus epidemic. This week the CDC said that it’s not a matter of “if” but “when” the virus is in the US (more than the 60+ cases currently reported). The Northern Kentucky Health Department put together this great info sheet with helpful tips to avoid illness.
- Create or Update your emergency plans.
- Strategize how to increase space or limit contact between staff, if possible (for example, teleworking and conference calls).
- Establish flexible leave policies for staff during a disease outbreak in the community.
- Share your plans with staff.
- Stay informed about the local outbreak situation and school closures.
- Encourage staff to practice healthy behaviors, such as staying home when they’re sick, covering their coughs and sneezes, and wash their hands often.
- Provide supplies to prevent the spread of disease, such as tissues and soap.
- Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects, such as computers and door knobs, using EPA-registers cleaning/disinfectant products. (click here for the EPA Pesticide/Disinfectant list)
- Implement a monitoring system to track staff absences due to the disease.
- Update staff, customers and supplies with information about how your business is responding to the outbreak.
