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This blog was originally published 12\/02\/2020 and updated 12\/03\/2021. The COVID-19 guidelines in this article are reflective of the time of publishing. To stay up to date with the latest CDC guidelines, visit the official COVID-19 site<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n

Navigating the constantly changing waters of a global health crisis has been a challenge for many organizations and if you\u2019re struggling, you\u2019re not alone. This is still unclear territory for many.<\/p>\n

From executing daily screenings for essential workers to facilitating vaccination events, at Premise Health we\u2019ve learned that planning ahead is instrumental if you want to keep your business open and get back to normal operating procedures safely.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the bottom line: you want your people to come back to the workplace healthy and you want them to stay well when they get there. <\/strong>So, how can you accommodate their return today and the unforeseeable tomorrow?<\/p>\n

Vaccines: The Best Defense<\/h2>\n

As new variants and wave after wave of infections continue to plague the nation, one thing is clear: vaccination is the most effective way to protect people from serious illness, hospitalization, or death due to COVID-19. The COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the U.S. are safe and they work, with over four billion doses having been administered worldwide.<\/p>\n

The best way to protect your workforce and reduce the need for regular screening and testing is to encourage all eligible employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Holding vaccination events at your workplace is a great way to remove barriers and make vaccination easy and accessible for your members. Many workplaces are also implementing a vaccine mandate for their workforce to help stop the spread of COVID-19.<\/p>\n

For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 vaccines check out our COVID-19 information center<\/a> or visit the websites for the CDC<\/a> and WHO.<\/a><\/p>\n

Safety First<\/h2>\n

An organization’s number one priority is to make sure everyone is safe when entering the workplace. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends the following to help decrease the spread and impact of COVID-19 in the workplace:<\/p>\n