Re-Opening Guidance for Offices

• Workers must continue to telework if feasible
• Only essential workers should return to the office
• Workers must stay home if feeling ill
• Vulnerable individuals are encouraged to stay home
• Office occupancy is limited to 50% of certified occupancy

• Physical distancing of a minimum of six feet is required
• The parish should assess and modify the office environment in order to ensure proper social distancing for those on site, including marked traffic flow paths to limit exposure
• Consideration should be given to staggered or alternating workdays or hours, re-assigned desks or workstation locations
• Masks will be worn by all staff and volunteers
• Enhanced, frequent cleaning protocols should be maintained
• Limit visitors where feasible
• Common areas should be closed off
• Signs are to be posted on the exterior and interior advising people of the mask and distancing requirements, as well as any new or “one way” entry/exit and traffic flow requirements

Parish office must display signage:

• Attesting that they have a COVID-19 plan
• Describing practices for social distancing, hygiene, cleaning

Parish office must complete the MA DPH Checklist

• Parishes must have a designated isolation area for anyone who exhibits symptoms while on parish premises, to be utilized while the individual is awaiting transport home
• Any staff or volunteer who experience symptoms, or reports being exposed to a COVID-19 positive person, must complete the Parish COVID-19 Contact Notification and Tracing Form
• If a staff member or volunteer experiences symptoms or tests positive, their work area and any common areas must be cleaned and disinfected prior to occupancy

• Non-essential travel is prohibited
• No camps, field trips, youth group or service trips
• No sporting events