Effective from: 23 September 2022
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MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
SUBJECT: COVID-19 Prevention and Response Protocol
The purpose of this memo is to outline the procedures for preventing COVID-19 and responding to positive COVID-19 cases to ensure the safety of Point Avenue (hereby referred to as “the Company”), our Centers, and all team members. Article 1: Response Team
The PAT COVID Response Team will be responsible for managing COVID-19 related information, communicating protocols and processes, and managing COVID cases that rise within the center.
The PAT COVID Response Team includes the HR team and
Department Leader
Department
Mobile
1. Kanchana Dejyuvaves
General Manager
0624961690
hua.dejyuvaves@pointavenue.com
2. Adam Pavlakovich
Operations Manager
0949864704
adam.pavlakovich@pointavenue.com
Article 2: Definition
– Suspected F0: person experiences any of the following symptoms:
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Fever > 38C (100.4 F) –
Cough –
Tiredness –
Loss of taste or smell –
Nasal congestion
– F0: confirmed positive result on the ATK
– F1: Person who is suspected of being infected, due to having direct contact with an F0/ or other F1 – PA: Employer – TM: Team member – ST: Students – WFH: Work from home
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PROCEDURES
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Stage 1 (APPLIES TO ALL): Suspected F0 in the Company
When team members have symptoms such as severe cough, fever, etc. or been at risk of Covid exposure, they must immediately follow the outlined steps:
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Step 1: Conduct an ATK Test. –
If the RT result is positive, please report to your GM/HR/Direct Supervisor and proceed to Step 2 –
If the RT result is negative, take a second test and continue to monitor symptoms. –
Inform your direct supervisor, HR, and the GM concerning your symptoms.
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Step 2: When you’ve tested positive, HR/GM will share your situation with everyone in the team. You’re obliged to report who were the TMs you had been in contact with so they are aware and test themselves. –
If you have mild to no symptoms, you are required to stay at work with DMHT defensive measure; –
Distancing : Keep social distance for other TMs for at least 1 metre. Have your meal separate from others. –
Mask wearing : Wear the mask at all times except when eating or drinking. –
Hand washing : Frequently wash your hands with hand sanitizer or soap. –
Testing : Regularly monitor your symptoms (check temperatures, coughing etc.) –
If you feel unwell, please inform your direct supervisor, HR, and the GM and take days off until you feel better. –
Quarantine is not required. After the symptoms are gone, you will be back at work with DMHT defensive measure.
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Stage 2 (APPLIES TO MANAGEMENT): Confirmed F0 in the Company
Upon confirming that a team member is an F0, Company and Center-level leadership must implement the following emergency response plans.
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Notify all TMs and STs who were in close contact with F0 without a mask for more than 5 minutes within the range less than 2 metres. –
Provide the ATK tests for them. –
F1 are required to wear a mask on and keep social distance for at least 1 metre to other TMs.
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Conduct cleaning and disinfection of the Center and other working areas with reported COVID-19 case(s).