As services start to plan to return to work it is time to consider the paperwork that is needed and start putting it together.
We are strongly advising to separate your Covid-19 paperwork from your regular policies and procedures. These enhanced procedures are only in place for the duration of the emergency.
The team at Canavan Byrne will have a pack ready within the next few weeks which will be available from the Early Years Shop. Watch this space!
See below for Covid-19 Policy details.
Covid-19 Signage and Safety Products for Returning to Work
Many services are now preparing for their return to work with signage and floor stickers to help remind children, staff and visitors of important hygiene and social distancing procedures.
A Covid-19 Policy which Includes a Comprehensive Response plan
Staff and Contractors
- Contractor Work Questionnaire
- Return to Work Questionnaire
- Induction Programme for Returning Staff
- Risk Checklist to be Used if a Staff Member Becomes Sick in the Service
- Addendum to Contracts of Employment
The Child
- Child Return to Service Questionnaire
- Risk Checklist to be Used if a Child Becomes Sick in the Service
Parents/Families
- Parental Agreement
- Authorisation to Take Temperature
- Admissions Policy
Forms and Checklists
- Cleaning Schedules to Include Disinfection Regime
- Enhanced Daily Risk Checks
Sample Covid-19 Policy Content
Content
Introduction
Policy Statement
Covid-19
- Most common symptoms
- How it is transmitted
- How to reduce transmission
Procedures
Covid-19 Staff Return to Work Form
Covid-19 Staff Induction
Covid-19 Lead Staff Representative
Isolation Room or Area
Attending the Service
- Staff
- Children
- Parents
- Visitors/Contractors
Dealing with a Suspected Case of Covid-19 in the Service
- Staff
- Child
Reducing Transmission of Covid-19
- Hand Hygiene
- Respiratory Hygiene
- Social Distancing
Arrival and Collection of Children Procedures
Admissions
Communication with Parents
Procedures for Reducing Risk of Transmission
- Hand Hygiene
- Respiratory Hygiene
- Face Masks (used on occasion)
- Temperature Testing
- Vaccination
- Social Distancing - Staff
- Physical Contact with Children
- Staff Breaks
- Staff Spaces
- Meetings
- Staff Clothing
Working with Children
- Groups of Children
- Environment
- Activities
- Trips
- Mealtimes
- Children's Personal Care
Children's Play Pods
Signage
Cleaning
Board of Management Approval and Sign-off
Staff Member's Sign-off on the Policy
