[MCOH-EH] [External] Covid

[Charles Hackett]

Thanks Tom
Are you following the cdc guidance. I couldn’t see an attachment.


On Thu, Sep 7, 2023 at 11:55 AM Winters, Tom (BIDMC - Occupational Health) <
twinters at bidmc.harvard.edu> wrote:

> Charles,
>
>   Yes, we require all staff to report their COVID+ test to OHS. Most
> Harvard teaching hospitals follow a similar approach.
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> We then direct them to follow the (attached) RTW guidance for BCH. When
> they meet the criteria they are allowed to return to work and notify OHS by
> email that they have returned.
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> Tom Winters
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> *From:* MCOH-EH <mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net> *On Behalf Of *Charles
> Hackett
> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 5, 2023 7:21 AM
> *To:* MCOH/EH <mcoh-eh at mylist.net>
> *Subject:* [External] [MCOH-EH] Covid
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>
> Good morning.
>
> What is your process for employees that are sick with Covid?
>
> We have been following the CDC guidance but using a 5 day, 24 hour symptom
> free etc. The one for critical staffing even though that has passed.
>
> We are receiving a great deal of push back because of an uptick in our
> employees testing positive with Covid and perceived staffing angst
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> Do you require them to call employee health?
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> If so, what guidance are you following for return to work?
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> If they are not required how are you managing RTW?
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> Are you using a self report system without needing a human being to review?
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> Are you now treating this as any respiratory infection?
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> As always
>
> Thank you
>
> Charlie
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>
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> *Charles D Hackett, MD, MPH*
>
> Medical Director, Employee and Occupational Health, Lifespan
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> Chief Community and Family Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital
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> Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Brown University
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