Coronavirus COVID-19 Community and Faith-based Organizations Checklist (CDC)
Coronavirus COVID-19 Community and Faith-based Organizations Checklist (CDC)
Prepared By: [YOUR NAME]
Date: [DATE]
I. Initial Preparation and Planning
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Review and update the emergency operations plan in collaboration with local health departments and update contact information for local and state public health agencies. |
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Identify a team responsible for responding to COVID-19 concerns. Team members should include leaders from across your organization, such as [YOUR DEPARTMENT]. |
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Establish a method for communicating with staff, volunteers, and members effectively, including updates about the status of COVID-19 in the community. |
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Provide prevention supplies such as hand sanitizers, soap, and tissues to staff and attendees. |
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Post signage in visible locations that promote everyday protective measures and describe how to stop the spread of germs. |
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II. Education and Awareness
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Educate staff and community members about COVID-19, including its symptoms, ways it spreads, and methods for prevention and control. |
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Share messages about proper handwashing techniques and the importance of avoiding close contact with people who are sick. |
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Distribute materials like flyers and posters provided by public health officials about COVID-19 in [YOUR COMMUNITY]. |
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Utilize community outreach initiatives to dispel myths and inform about accurate COVID-19 information. |
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Ensure that educational resources are available in multiple languages to cater to diverse communities. |
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III. Sanitation and Health Measures
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Increase the frequency of cleaning commonly touched surfaces during events held by [YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME]. |
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Train and equip cleaning staff with proper handling and cleaning techniques as per CDC guidelines. |
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Set up handwashing stations or hand sanitizing dispensers at entrances and high-traffic areas. |
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Ensure that bathrooms are stocked with soap and enforce maintenance checks regularly. |
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Implement policies to address staff who may show symptoms of acute respiratory illness. |
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IV. Event Scheduling and Public Interaction
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Assess the necessity of events and meetings and consider postponing or hosting virtually especially when COVID-19 spread is high. |
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Maintain options for staff, particularly those at higher risk for severe illness, to participate in meetings virtually. |
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Limit the number of attendees for in-person gatherings or opt for outdoor venues where social distancing can be maintained. |
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Implement registration and cancellation policies that do not penalize people for missing events due to illness. |
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Communicate any changes to event scheduling promptly to all potential attendees. |
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V. Monitoring and Handling Suspected Cases
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Develop a plan for attendees and staff who report feeling unwell during an event, such as isolation protocols or dedicated reporting locations. |
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Keep a record of all event attendees to help with contact tracing in case a later COVID-19 positive case is identified among participants. |
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Regularly communicate with local health authorities about suspected COVID-19 cases and follow their recommendations. |
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Ensure that all staff members are aware of the symptoms of COVID-19 and the importance of not coming to work if they present any symptoms. |
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Conduct daily health checks such as temperature screenings or symptom questioning for attendees and staff as needed. |
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