COVID-19 Building Entry Protocol

These protocols may be amended as needed in response to rapidly changing circumstances related to COVID-19.

Building entry protocol must be put into place to protect employees and visitors. ALL individuals entering our facilities must be ASKED Initial Screening Questions.

The Initial Screening Questionnaire script must be followed. The Questionnaire should NOT be handed to individuals to complete. The questions must be asked and the screener must attempt to maintain a distance of 6 feet while asking the questions. See below.

Access to Office Buildings

• Entry screening staff MUST be present at all entrances.
• Access will be controlled.
• Prior to entry all individuals (staff, visitors, vendors, contractors, etc.) must be ASKED the Initial Screening Questionnaire by entry screening staff.
• Individuals who answer YES to any question on the Initial Screening Questionnaire OR refuse to participate in the screening process must be denied access to the facility.
• Refusal by an employee to answer screening questions may result in the employee being placed on unauthorized leave without pay and may result in the imposition of disciplinary action.

Congregate Care Facilities

• Entry screening staff MUST be present at all entrances.
• Access will be restricted to employees only.
• Limited access will be allowed for essential delivery services.
• Prior to entry all individuals must be ASKED the Initial Screening Questionnaire AND a temperature check MUST be conducted.
• Individuals who answer YES to any question on the Initial Screening Questionnaire OR have a temperature of 100.4ºF or higher OR refuse to participate in the screening process must be denied access to the facility.
• Refusal by an employee to submit to a temperature check or answer screening questions may result in the employee being placed on unauthorized leave without pay and may result in the imposition of disciplinary action.