NEW SECTION- WAC 246-358-002 - Washington State …



5797363-44273100NEW SECTION- WAC 246-358-002Revised Camp Management Plan Required for Temporary Worker HousingAdditional requirements have been adopted to protect occupants in Temporary Worker Housing (TWH) from 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) exposure.Effective Date: May 18, 2020Revised Camp Mgmt. Plans Due to DOH: May 28, 2020Current Rule Expiration Date: September 10, 2020The operator must revise/amend the facility’s written TWH camp management plan to include implementation of the requirements in WAC 246-358-002, as applicable. The revised/amended plan is to assure the operator/facility is taking the required steps to protect occupants from COVID-19 hazards.The plan must identify a single point of contact at the TWH for COVID-19 related issues.The operator must share the plan with all occupants on the first day the plan is operational or the first day the occupant arrives at the TWH.The operator must designate a person that will ensure all occupants are aware of all aspects of the plan and be available to answer questions. The operator must submit the revised TWH camp management plan to the state Department of Health by May 28, 2020 (within ten calendar days of the effective date of WAC 246-358-002).Please submit your plan, either by:email to: Housing@doh. ORmail to: Washington State Department of HealthHousing ProgramsPO Box 47824Olympia, WA 98504Inspection staff will verify implementation of each facility’s TWH Camp Management Plan during occupancy inspections.Failure to submit a revised plan or properly implement the requirement of the new rule section may result in administrative action, including license suspension or fines.The following TWH camp management plan checklist may be used for submittal. If checklist is used as a guide to revise/amend the facilities current TWH camp management plan all sections of this chapter must be included to be considered for approval.Temporary Variance. Consistent with WAC 296-307-16120(1)/WAC 246-358-040(1), an operator may request a temporary variance from the requirements of the emergency rule when another means of providing equal protection is provided.TWH Camp Management PlanRevised (Amended) in accordance withWAC 246-358-002FACILITY INFORMATIONFacility NameOwner NameFacilityStreet AddressFacility CityFacility ZIPDesignated Point of ContactRole/PositionPhonePrimary:Cell:Alternate: EDUCATIONAll occupants will be trained in a language or languages understood by the occupants on COVID-19YESNON/AHow Covid-19 spreads. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????How to prevent the spread of Covid-19. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Emphasis on Handwashing. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Proper use of face mask (cloth face covering). FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Proper hygiene regarding sneezing and coughing. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Prompt sanitizing of frequently touched items. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Common symptoms: as identified by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), including fever, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, chills, shaking with chills, muscle pain, headaches, and loss of taste or smell. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????How occupants secure medical treatment. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Entry of community health workers and community-based outreach workers to provide additional information must be allowed. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????PHYSICAL DISTANCINGDevelop and implement a physical distancing plan for maintaining six (6) feet of separation between occupants when at housing sites to include:YESNON/ACooking Area(s). FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Eating Area(s). FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Bathing/Shower Area(s). FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Hand Washing Area(s). FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????On-site Laundry Area(s). FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Recreational Facilities. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Sleeping Facilities. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Camp rules established regarding social distancing and visiting other buildings, sleeping quarters that are not assigned living quarters to minimize potential cross-contamination. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Physical barriers for fixtures (e.g., sinks) placed less than 6 ft. apart. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????If needed, additional facilities and services must be provided in accordance with this chapter to ensure social distancing in common areas, (e.g., sinks, refrigerators). FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Beds are spaced at least six (6) feet apart between frames in all directions and arranged so that occupants sleep head to toe, (or) FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Beds are separated by a bed length; floor to near-ceiling temporary non-permeable barrier (e.g. plastic sheeting, etc.) placed perpendicular to wall with thirty-six inch minimum aisle exists between the bed, temporary barrier, and occupants. Materials must be fire resistant or fire retardant treated.The operator must ensure that temporary barriers:Do not impede required egress;Do not compromise ventilation/air flow; and Are cleaned at least daily. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????CLEANING AND DISINFECTING SURFACESProvide training in a language or languages understood by occupants and contracted workers regarding COVID-19 cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing protocols prior to cleaning temporary worker housing. In addition to any personal protective equipment required under Department of Labor and Industries rules to perform the cleaning activities, provide and require that occupants and contracted workers use disposable gloves and wear masks covering nose and mouth while working at the site.YESNON/ACleaning schedule or contract for cleaning services available for review. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????EPA approved disinfectant or diluted bleach solution available. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Adequate supply of single use soap at all sinks. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Adequate supply of single use paper towels at all sinks. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Portable handwashing sinks available (if applicable). FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Hand sanitizer available. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????GROUP SHELTER (IF APPLICABLE)“Group Shelter” means a dwelling unit or cluster of dwelling units with sleeping facilities for up to fifteen occupants that includes toilet facilities, bathing facilities and, if applicable, food preparation and cooking facilities. All facilities and services within the group shelter are for the sole use of the occupants of the group shelter and must be marked as suchIn group shelters, must:YESNON/AArrange beds as far apart as possible – at least six feet apart. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Bunk bed occupants must sleep head to toe. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Ventilation is not impeded and is improved wherever possible. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Maintain all egress requirements. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Provide all occupants suitable storage space to include; personal storage space for clothing and personal articles. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Ensure all or a portion of the storage space is enclosed and lockable. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Directions provided to occupants on maintaining physical distancing and wearing face coverings whenever possible. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Operator must keep each group together even during transportation to work sitesIf employer is different from housing operator, ensure employer follows rules during transportation of groups. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Operator has designated one to two persons per group shelter for procuring groceries or other items not supplied by housing operator. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Operator has the ability to quarantine and or test all members of a group shelter if a member develops COVID-19 symptoms per Local Health Jurisdiction directions. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????IDENTIFICATION AND ISOLATION OF SICK OCCUPANTSA process to screen occupants for symptoms of COVID-19 as identified by the Center for Disease Control, including fever, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, chills, shaking with chills, muscle pain, headaches, and loss of taste or smell.YESNON/AThermometer provided for each occupant, OR FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Trained designee to perform daily temperature checks of all occupants with a ‘no touch’ or ‘no contact’ thermometer. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Local health officer contact information available for immediate contact as required under WAC 296-307-16190 for any suspected COVID-19 cases. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Transportation available for any medical evaluation of an occupant. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Isolation site available for any suspected COVID-19 cases of occupants. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Isolation site available for confirmed COVID-19 cases that do not reside with family. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Cleaning and disinfectant supplies available for all isolation sites. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Food and water provided for all isolation sites. FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ????? FORMTEXT ?????Provide additional details such as schedules, drawings, plans to describe/show how you are both rearranging bedrooms and planning for distancing, etc. FORMTEXT ?????Operator Name (printed)Date ................
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