COVID-19 Safety Guidance for staff
The guidance and procedures below are subject to change based upon OSDE, state and federal regulations.
The guidance and procedures below are subject to change based upon OSDE, state and federal regulations:
- Please take your temperature before arriving at work each day. If you have a fever of over 100 degrees, please stay home and follow normal sick leave procedures.
- Employees are encouraged to wear face coverings over their nose and mouth if they have not received the COVID-19 vaccine or have been advised to do so by their physician.
- Avoid sharing phones, desks, offices or other equipment when possible.
- Wash hands frequently.
- Use hand sanitizer when possible.
- Avoid touching your face.
- Cover mouth and nose with tissue when sneezing or use the inside of the elbow.
- Maintain at least 6 feet of distance from others when possible.
- Pay attention to in/out door signage and regulations for common areas.
Know how COVID-19 spreads:
- The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
- The virus is thought to 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.
EMPLOYEES EXPERIENCING COVID-19 SYMPTOMS
Please be aware of COVID-19 symptoms and monitor yourself daily.
COVID-19 symptoms:
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fever (>100⁰) or chills
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
Emergency warning signs (seek emergency medical care immediately):
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion
- Inability to wake or stay awake
- Bluish lips or face
If you are sick or experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, please stay home and contact your health care provider. Notify your supervisor and input your absence into AESOP/Frontline.
If your illness is not related to COVID-19, you can be with others after:
- You have been fever-free for 24 hours and
- Symptoms have improved
OR
- Provide a release to work from your health care provider
To discuss leave options (paid and unpaid) due to COVID-19 or a medical diagnosis from a healthcare provider, please contact Human Resources at HRDesk@baschools.org.
EMPLOYEE ATTENDANCE AFTER POSITIVE COVID-19 TEST RESULT
If you test positive for COVID-19, you should stay home and away from others. You can return to normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, symptoms are improving overall, and if a fever was present, it has been gone without use of a fever-reducing medication.