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MDHHS has issued a new epidemic order pursuant to MCL 333.2253 – Requirements for residential care facilities. The order takes effect on October 26, 2020, and specifies under what conditions visits can take place at such facilities. Note, the order requires testing of anyone who wishes to enter a facility in regions where the risk level is C or D according to the MI Safe Start Plan with three exceptions. The order states that such testing is point of care testing, not PCR. A copy of the order and the two attachments can be found at https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_98455-533660--,00.html.
MDHHS has published its interim draft COVID-19 vaccination plan on the Michigan coronavirus website. You can find the plan at https://www.michigan.gov/documents/coronavirus/COVID-19_Vaccination_Plan_for_Michigan_InterimDraft10162020_705598_7.pdf.
Each year, NACCHO’s Model Practices Program nationally honors and recognizes outstanding local public health practices and shares them through the Model Practices Database. These practices are rigorously reviewed by a committee of peers, made up of other local health department professionals, and selected from a competitive collection of applications.
Your practice is right for the Model Practices Program application if: (1) it demonstrates exemplary and replicable outcomes in response to an identified public health need, AND (2) it reflects a strong local health department role, collaboration, innovation, sustainability, and a thorough evaluation.
This year, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a new Innovative Practice Award application will run concurrently with the Model Practices Program application. The Innovative Practice Award was created to recognize outstanding practices that have been created or significantly adapted in response to COVID-19.
Your practice is right for the Innovative Practice Award application if: (1) it was developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic OR (2) it was creatively adapted to meet the circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, AND (3) the practice demonstrates remarkable innovation to address COVID, but does not yet exhibit the same rigorous program evaluation or long-term sustainability as a model practice.
The application period for the 2021 Model Practices Program and 2021 Innovative Practice Award will open in November and close December 31. NACCHO will hold an informational webinar on Thursday, November 5 at 2 PM ET. Register today to learn more.
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For National Work & Family Month, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Total Worker Health Program is pleased to host Dr. Gwen Fisher, from Colorado State University, and Corey Berkey of JazzHR in conversation. During the presentation, speakers will cover topics including:
• juggling work and non-work roles
• resources for workers to address work stress
• how companies can support team members virtually
• recognizing the needs of workers
The webinar will take place on October 29, 2020, from 1:00 – 2:30 pm ET.
Featured Speakers
Dr. Gwen Fisher, PhD
Dr. Fisher is an Associate Professor of industrial/organizational psychology at Colorado State University (CSU), Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health in the Colorado School of Public Health, and affiliated with the Center for Health, Work, and Environment, a NIOSH Center of Excellence in Total Worker Health. She is also the President-Elect of the Society for Occupational Health Psychology. At CSU, Gwen directs the occupational health psychology training program, funded by the NIOSH Mountain and Plains Education and Research Center. Dr. Fisher’s research examines how work and individual factors relate to worker health, well-being, and retirement.
Corey Berkey, SHRM-SCP
Corey is the owner of all things “People” at JazzHR. He oversees the recruiting efforts that help JazzHR build a world-class team, plus our employee engagement that helps keep that team happy. He holds a SHRM-SCP and has been in the field for 10 years. His experience spans large and small businesses and many different industries, but he’s always had a soft spot for tech and early-stage companies.
Moderator
Jeannie A. S. Nigam, PhDc, M.S.
Research Psychologist, Division of Science Integration
Program Advisor, Office for Total Worker Health
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
For more information and registration go to https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/TWH/webinar.html
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