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In addition, a policy has been implemented to protect the privacy of staff’s health status and health information in accordance with the Minnesota Data Practices Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA). Social distancing – Staff must be at least six-feet apart Social distancing of at least six-feet will be implemented and maintained between staff and visitors in the workplace through the following engineering and administrative controls: • Remote working available for those able, and staggered and modified work hours to reduce the number of employees in the workplace at one time, • In person meetings with the public limited to only when necessary and with staggered timing • Group meetings such as in person trainings and employee gatherings have been postponed • Posting of provided signage for employees, visitors and customers about preventative measures • Temporary protective barriers have been installed between close, open workstations • Shared supplies and equipment are disinfected between uses • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as masks or nonmedical cloth face coverings, gloves and disinfectant for employees are provided and employees are encouraged to use the PPE. When interactions may bring employees or employees and visitors closer than social distancing recommendations, employees are required to wear a face mask for the duration of the interaction. Worker hygiene and source controls Basic infection prevention measures are being implemented at our workplaces at all times. Staff are instructed to wash their hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water frequently throughout the day, but especially at the beginning and end of their shift, prior to any mealtimes, and after using the restroom. All visitors to the workplace have the ability to wash or sanitize their hands prior to or immediately upon entering the facility. Hand-sanitizer dispensers (that use sanitizers of greater than 60% alcohol) are at entrances and locations in the workplace so they can be used for hand hygiene in place of soap and water, as long as hands are not visibly soiled. Hand soap, paper towels, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, disinfectant spray, and tissues will be available at multiple spots throughout the office for use by the employees. Hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes will be made available for visitor use in common areas. Source controls are being implemented at our workplaces at all times. Protective barriers have been installed between at appropriate locations between staff and visitors. Staff visitors are being instructed to cover their mouth and nose with their sleeve or a tissue when coughing or sneezing, and to avoid touching their face, particularly their mouth, nose and eyes, with their hands. Staff visitors are expected to dispose of tissues in provided trash receptacles, and wash or sanitize their hands immediately afterward. Respiratory etiquette will be demonstrated on posters, and supported by making tissues and trash receptacles available to all staff and other persons entering the workplace. These instructions will be communicated via applicable provided MDH and CDC signage. 45