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RESTRICTION STATUS

COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Appoint a designated employee to act as a Compliance Officer to ensure implementation and monitoring of all guidance, including infection prevention and control.

COVID-19 RISK ASSESSMENT AND RESPONSE PLAN

Develop and update a COVID-19 response plan to deal with suspected/confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the workplace and specify what is to be done if an employee displays symptoms during working hours.
Conduct a risk assessment on health and safety before any return to the workplace and put in place relevant measures to ensure the health and safety of employees in line with MOPH guidance. The assessment should cover risks posed by facilities, services, working conditions, and the composition of the workforce.
Based on the conducted risk assessment, develop a plan for resumption of services, and staff return to work in line with the phases.
A log of all participants in any group activity or service that require multiple staff is kept facilitating contact tracing if needed.

REGULATING ENTRY AND EXIT

Etheraz App to be downloaded by all employees, and visitors, and check that the status is green to allow entry.

INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL

Provide hand sanitizer for use by staff in several locations within the facilities.
Promote regular hand hygiene and disinfection.
Avoid touching the eyes, mouth or the nose.
All regularly touched surfaces should be cleaned and disinfected frequently using standard disinfection products
Toilets are cleaned and disinfected periodically and after each use.
Maintain good ventilation in all workplace areas, either through natural methods, or air conditioning
Promote hygiene when coughing or sneezing using a clean tissue, or elbow, and safely discard of used tissue in a bin
Air conditioning filters to be cleaned and replaced regularly to optimize effectiveness.
Encourage staff to notify management if they feel any COVID-19

symptoms, or are caring for a COVID positive relative
Limit paperwork as much as possible, including internal circulars and exchange of files
Wearing disposable gloves is not routinely recommended as per MOPH protocol.
Staff should refrain from coming to work if they come into contact with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients and should not hesitate to be excused from work or request leave if they develop any symptoms or signs of sickness.
Prohibit personal visits during office hours.
Use disposable cups and utensils when serving food or drink.

MEETINGS AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES 

Meeting time should be limited as much possible.
Workshops, training sessions and other professional education activities in the workplace should follow the guidance for Training Centers.

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

Advise employees who may be experiencing stress or anxiety related to COVID-19 to contact the mental health hotline 16000.

EDUCATION & AWARENESS

Communicate clearly and early with managers and employees on plans to reopen and any new guidance or policies that will be introduced.
Keep employees updated on COVID-19 safety and prevention information and guidelines.
The emphasis that protecting public health is paramount.
Use MOPH health messages and materials. Let employees know what steps you are taking to keep them safe.

MONEY HANDLING

COVID-19 recovered patients who have been infected in the last 12 months are entitled the same privileges as vaccinated individuals.

COVID-19 Services Assistant خدمة المساعدة الخاصة بكوفيد-19