Mount Horeb ARea Historical Society
Covid-19 POlicy
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VISITOR CONDUCT & SAFETY: PLANNING YOUR VISIT
We have implemented protocol and procedures to better protect the health and safety of all of our Guests, Volunteers (many in the high-risk category) and Staff.
Safety measures include:
Please note:
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT POLICY
MHAHS recognizes the value of protective equipment in reducing risk to yourself and those you interact with, and in slowing the spread of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.
PPE in the Driftless Historium facility
Type: Face Covering -must completely cover nose and mouth, fit snugly, be secured with ties or ear loops, include multiple layers of fabric, and allow for breathing without restriction
Use: General, vital protection from airborne pathogens
Storage Location/Where Available: Individually packaged, disposable face masks will be made available in the Work Room for Staff and Volunteers who enter without one, and in the Vestibule for Guests who wish to enter but do not have a face covering
Required? By all Staff, Volunteers and Guests at all times while in the facility, with exception of (1) children under 2, (2) those with applicable medical conditions, at their own risk, and (3) Staff when working alone with door shut in their own office
Type: Face Shield
Use: Protection of face and mucous membranes from bodily fluids
Storage Location/Where Available: Sick Room/Isolation Area (x2), Work Room (x1)
Required: Suggested when interacting with a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infected individual
Type: Disposable Gloves
Use: Protection from irritating or corrosive cleaning, sanitizing and disinfection solutions
Storage Location/Where Available: Behind front desk/POS counter, Work Room, by each Work Station
Required: By Staff and Volunteers when performing cleaning duties
Type: Desk Shields
Use: Transparent barrier for protection from bodily fluids and airborne pathogens
Storage Location/Where Available: At POS station/front counter, on Research Table, at Work Room workstation, on Staff office desks
Required: Use when face-to-face interaction is unavoidable, and social distancing is difficult or not possible
NOTE: The Women’s Restroom, temporarily designated a SICK ROOM/ISOLATION AREA will remain stocked with face shields (x2), disposable masks, and disposable gloves at all times.
HYGIENE POLICY
Personal hygiene is one of the best ways to reduce disease transmission.
Germs can be easily spread by:
MHAHS is fully committed to safeguarding the health and safety of all Staff, Volunteers and Guests. For this reason, effective immediately, all MHAHS Staff and Volunteers, regardless of position or authority, must comply with the following personal hygiene policy:
Handwashing Policy
Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds as frequently as possible, or use hand sanitizer.
Staff and Volunteers must wash hands, at a minimum:
Cough & Sneeze Etiquette
MHAHS is responsible for providing tissues at work stations.
To help stop the spread of germs, Staff and Volunteers should:
CLEANING POLICY
MHAHS is fully committed to safeguarding the health and safety of all Staff, Volunteers and Guests. For this reason, effective immediately, all MHAHS Staff and Volunteers, regardless of position or authority, must comply with the following facility cleaning and hygiene policy:
MHAHS Staff are responsible for explaining to all Volunteers:
STAFF AND VOLUNTEER ILLNESS POLICY
MHAHS is fully committed to safeguarding the health and safety of all staff, volunteers and guests. For this reason, effective immediately, MHAHS enacts the following policy applicable to all staff and volunteers, regardless of position or authority:
PROCEDURES & PROTOCOL FOR ILL OR POTENTIALLY ILL STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND GUESTS
If you have been diagnosed and are symptomatic
We have implemented protocol and procedures to better protect the health and safety of all of our Guests, Volunteers (many in the high-risk category) and Staff.
Safety measures include:
- All Guests, Staff and Volunteers are required to wear a face covering in the facility at all times. Please help us protect our Volunteers (many in the high risk category)—and YOU! (Exceptions: Those under 2 years of age, and those with underlying health conditions that make mask-wearing untenable.) Disposable masks are available for those who do not have a face covering.
- Please use the hand sanitizer available in the Entrance Vestibule before entering the museum. (Use enough to cover both hands; rub together and between fingers for at least 30 seconds, until hands are completely dry.) We suggest you consider doing the same before leaving.
- Maintain six feet of distance when you are interacting with someone not in your household.
Please note:
- If Guests are not following protocols after a Staff person or Volunteer reminds them, they will be asked to leave the property.
- Children under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
- We will temporarily accept contactless payment ONLY, in the form of credit or debit cards. NO cash accepted.
- Those in high-risk groups are encouraged to stay safe and stay home.
- Under no circumstances should a Member or Guest visit if they are experiencing signs of illness, or have had real or suspected exposure to a COVID-19 infected person within the last 14 days.
- Museum Volunteers and/or Staff will sanitize frequently touched surfaces and the Guest Restroom with EPA registered products before and after each scheduled museum visit.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT POLICY
MHAHS recognizes the value of protective equipment in reducing risk to yourself and those you interact with, and in slowing the spread of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.
PPE in the Driftless Historium facility
Type: Face Covering -must completely cover nose and mouth, fit snugly, be secured with ties or ear loops, include multiple layers of fabric, and allow for breathing without restriction
Use: General, vital protection from airborne pathogens
Storage Location/Where Available: Individually packaged, disposable face masks will be made available in the Work Room for Staff and Volunteers who enter without one, and in the Vestibule for Guests who wish to enter but do not have a face covering
Required? By all Staff, Volunteers and Guests at all times while in the facility, with exception of (1) children under 2, (2) those with applicable medical conditions, at their own risk, and (3) Staff when working alone with door shut in their own office
Type: Face Shield
Use: Protection of face and mucous membranes from bodily fluids
Storage Location/Where Available: Sick Room/Isolation Area (x2), Work Room (x1)
Required: Suggested when interacting with a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infected individual
Type: Disposable Gloves
Use: Protection from irritating or corrosive cleaning, sanitizing and disinfection solutions
Storage Location/Where Available: Behind front desk/POS counter, Work Room, by each Work Station
Required: By Staff and Volunteers when performing cleaning duties
Type: Desk Shields
Use: Transparent barrier for protection from bodily fluids and airborne pathogens
Storage Location/Where Available: At POS station/front counter, on Research Table, at Work Room workstation, on Staff office desks
Required: Use when face-to-face interaction is unavoidable, and social distancing is difficult or not possible
NOTE: The Women’s Restroom, temporarily designated a SICK ROOM/ISOLATION AREA will remain stocked with face shields (x2), disposable masks, and disposable gloves at all times.
HYGIENE POLICY
Personal hygiene is one of the best ways to reduce disease transmission.
Germs can be easily spread by:
- Coughing, sneezing, or talking
- Touching your face with unwashed hands after touching contaminated surfaces or objects
- Touching surfaces or objects that may be frequently touched by other people
MHAHS is fully committed to safeguarding the health and safety of all Staff, Volunteers and Guests. For this reason, effective immediately, all MHAHS Staff and Volunteers, regardless of position or authority, must comply with the following personal hygiene policy:
- All Staff and Volunteers will be required to frequently wash hands with soap and warm water.
- All Staff and Volunteers will follow proper cough and sneeze etiquette.
- When access to a handwashing station is not convenient, hand sanitizer shall be used after touching frequently touched surfaces, shared equipment, etc.
Handwashing Policy
Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds as frequently as possible, or use hand sanitizer.
Staff and Volunteers must wash hands, at a minimum:
- First thing after entering the Historium facility (via any entry point), before starting any task,
- Before interacting with others in any non-socially distanced manner,
- After touching mask,
- When switching tasks,
- After using the restroom,
- Before and after breaks,
- After sneezing, coughing, or blowing nose,
- When hands are visibly soiled, and
- Prior to leaving work.
Cough & Sneeze Etiquette
MHAHS is responsible for providing tissues at work stations.
To help stop the spread of germs, Staff and Volunteers should:
- Cover mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing
- Throw used tissues in the trash
- If don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into elbow, not hand
CLEANING POLICY
MHAHS is fully committed to safeguarding the health and safety of all Staff, Volunteers and Guests. For this reason, effective immediately, all MHAHS Staff and Volunteers, regardless of position or authority, must comply with the following facility cleaning and hygiene policy:
MHAHS Staff are responsible for explaining to all Volunteers:
- Cleaning protocols and frequency of all common areas and workstations,
- the proper use of cleaning supplies and safety concerns of products used,
- how to clean and disinfect after persons suspected/confirmed to have COVID-19 have been in the facility
- All Staff and Volunteers understand facility cleaning and hygiene procedures;
- The cleaning frequency of the facility is increased, including the restrooms;
- High-touch surfaces (keypads, pens, counters, door handles, etc.) are disinfected multiple times a day, ideally between users;
- Only EPA-approved disinfectants effective against COVID-19 are used;
- Ensure handwash sinks in the gift shop, workroom and restrooms are always stocked with soap and single-use towels;
- Where possible, provide hand sanitizer throughout the facility, and at workstations;
- Staff and Volunteers do not share equipment or tools, if at all possible; otherwise, disinfect between users;
- Where possible, provide sanitizer wipes or spray disinfectant for wiping touch screens, cash drawer, door handles, faucet handles, elevator buttons, and other frequently touched areas;
- Protective, disposable gloves are provided for and used by Staff and Volunteers while cleaning
- Wearing cloth face masks at all times while in the facility*;
- Replenishing or letting the Person-in-Charge know when cleaning supplies are low;
- Performing cleaning as scheduled;
- Washing hands frequently;
- Using proper disinfecting supplies.
STAFF AND VOLUNTEER ILLNESS POLICY
MHAHS is fully committed to safeguarding the health and safety of all staff, volunteers and guests. For this reason, effective immediately, MHAHS enacts the following policy applicable to all staff and volunteers, regardless of position or authority:
- All Staff and Volunteers will self-monitor for symptoms of illness prior to work arrival.
- Staff and Volunteers who have any symptoms of fever OR respiratory illness will not be allowed in the facility
- Staff and Volunteers living in a household where a member(s) or another close contact tested positive for COVID-19 will not be permitted in the facility.
- Staff and Volunteers are required to sign the Employee Health & Risk Self-Reporting Agreement for COVID-19 indicating they understand the policy and agree to follow the guidelines.
PROCEDURES & PROTOCOL FOR ILL OR POTENTIALLY ILL STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND GUESTS
If you have been diagnosed and are symptomatic
- If you have symptoms of COVID-19, call your healthcare provider for advice and to discuss testing.
- Isolate yourself in your home, and do not go out when you are sick. Practice excellent hygiene and if you have others in your home, isolate yourself in one room (if possible).
- Cover coughs and sneezes. Do not share personal household items. Clean your hands often. Clean all "high-touch" surfaces like doorknobs often.
- Monitor your symptoms and call your health care provider if symptoms worsen,
- Staff and Volunteers who have tested positive for COVID-19 cannot return to work without a doctor’s note and/or a negative COVID-19 test result.
- Monitor your health for fever, cough, and shortness of breath for 14 days.
- Staff and Volunteers who have tested positive for COVID-19 cannot return to work without a doctor’s note and/or a negative COVID-19 test result.
- Monitor your health for fever, cough, and shortness of breath for 14 days after your last contact with the sick person.
- NOTE: If exposure occurred at work, you may be able to continue working based on exposure assessment. Please discuss with the Person-in-Charge.
- If possible, stay home; do not go to work. Avoid public places for 14 days.
- At the end of 14 days from real or suspected exposure, contact the Person-in-Charge for next steps on returning to work.
- NOTE: patients who develop COVID-19 symptoms should call your healthcare provider for advice and to discuss testing.
- If the Guest can be moved without causing injury to self or the Guest, transfer Guest to the Women’s Restroom. This restroom has been designated a SICK ROOM / ISOLATION AREA, and will remain stocked with face coverings, face shields and gloves.
- Call 911 for emergency assistance.
- After such real or suspected exposure, stay home; do not go to work. Avoid public places for 14 days.
- At the end of 14 days, contact the Person-in-Charge for next steps on returning to work.
- NOTE: patients who develop COVID-19 symptoms should call your healthcare provider for advice and to discuss testing.