COVID-19 Policy Response Plan
28 | Policies & Procedures
STAFF
If a staff member becomes unwell and presents as a suspected case
of COVID-19 while at work in the Service
The staff member will be accompanied to the isolation area via the isolation route
by a designated person so as to reduce the risk of transmission to children and staff
in other 'play pods'. The accompanying staff member must maintain a distance of at
least 2 meters from the staff member who is unwell.
Provide a mask for the staff member, tissues if required, and to use the dedicated
waste bin, as necessary.
The staff member should be advised not to touch surfaces, people or any objects.
Assess whether the unwell staff member can immediately be asked to go home and
contact their GP. This assessment may include temperature testing.
Arrange transport home or to hospital for medical assessment if necessary.
Public transport of any kind should not be used.
If the staff member tests positive for COVID-19 they should quarantine at home for
14 days and only return to the Service with a doctor's certificate to say they are not
infectious and fit to return to work.
The staff member should only return to the Service with a doctor's certificate to say
they do not have COVID-19 and are not infectious.
Inform Maureen Phelan the manager, infection control officer, COVID-19 lead staff
representative as soon as possible.
Carry out an assessment of the incident which will form any part of follow-up actions.
Arrange for appropriate cleaning and disinfection of the isolation area or any other
area.
FOLLOW-UP: If COVID-19 is confirmed the Service will notify Tusla.
