- Contingency planning
- Coordinate an emergency plan with Human Resources, IT, Leadership and Counsel
- Focus on services that are critical to the organization
- Determine impact of high absenteeism and consider alternative work arrangements such as working from home/or in shifts, temporary workers, staffing agencies
- Communicate with your vendors to assess how they are planning to address any challenges they may be facing as a result of an outbreak
- Communicate with your vendors to assess how they are planning to address any challenges they may be facing as a result of an outbreak
- Identify potential impact of multinational issues, including interruption in supply chain and manufacturing plants (some countries are better prepared than others to handle a Coronavirus outbreak)
- Examine necessary or potentially needed contractual notices and disclosures
- Review, modify and/or implement leave, travel, health and safety policies
- Disinfect workplace, particularly common areas and personal workspaces
- Incorporate hygienic and preventive measures such as periodically washing hands for a minimum of 20 seconds, hand sanitizing; covering mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing; avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth; staying home if sick. Refer employees to CDC’s helpful handouts and posters: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/factsheets.html
- Determine individuals that have a high risk of exposure and create a plan to prevent exposure to other employees, contractors and customers
- Identify and monitor potential areas of harassment, discrimination and/or bullying due to Coronavirus effects
- Analyze Insurance Policies (Business Interruption, Property Loss, etc.) – policy wording will determine applicability of coverage. Keeping track of all documentation and support for losses is critical for any future claims.
- Disaster Assistance may be available from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The following website keeps businesses updated on the latest information regarding Coronavirus assistance: https://www.sba.gov/page/guidance-businesses-employers-plan-respond-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19
