Check out the important updates to the COVID-19 Playbook
As scientists and public health agencies like CDC and MDHHS learn more about COVID-19, the county continues to update the Oakland County COVID-19 Safety Playbook.
The Playbook is a 33-page digital document detailing the roles and responsibilities for employees, cleaning and disinfecting practices, building spaces where facial coverings must be worn and what personal protective equipment is required.
Among areas where updates to the Playbook were made are the Illness and Exposure and Return to Work Protocol sections.
One change – under certain conditions – reduces the quarantine period for someone exposed to an infected COVID-19 person from 14 to 10 days. The 14-day quarantine period remains the standard for individuals who come in close contact – defined as 15 minutes spent within 6 feet – with an infected person.
However, the 10-day period can be instituted if:
- The individual does not develop any symptoms or clinical evidence of COVID-19 infection during daily symptom monitoring for 10 days after the last exposure
- Daily symptom monitoring and mask-wearing continue through day 14 after the last exposure.
- There are exceptions. Sheriff’s deputies, jail staff and Children’s Village employees are required to adhere to the full 14-day quarantine when exposed.
The Oakland County Health Division conducts contact tracing on all reported positive COVID-19 cases. If employees receive a call from the Nurse on Call/Health Division, they may have been identified as a close contact and will be advised on the next steps. If employees believe they may have been in close contact with a confirmed positive case, call Nurse on Call at 1-800-848-5533 immediately.
Click here to access the Playbook for details on the changes.
"The Only Way to Beat It is to Face It" COVID-19 public education campaign
The County has launched an updated multi-media public education campaign to encourage residents to remain vigilant about following health and safety measures that control the spread of COVID-19.
The campaign entitled, “The Only Way to Beat It Is to Face It,” spreads a message of hope amid the recent virus surge while highlighting the importance of continuing to follow guidelines to help keep fellow residents healthy and save lives. The message will be on television, radio, billboards, print ads, digital ads and rolling billboards.
Funded by a federal CARES Act grant, the campaign was introduced during a news conference featuring former Detroit Lions player Lomas Brown, Oakland County Commissioner Michael Spisz, R-Oxford Township (who recently recovered from a bout of COVID-19), Oakland County Health Officer Leigh-Anne Stafford, and Kelly Miller, a nurse from St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital in Pontiac.
Brown is one of several spokespersons for the campaign. Other Oakland County natives involved in the campaign include actress Kristine Bell, former Detroit Red Wing Darren McCarty, and Olympic champion figure skater Meryl Davis.
“It’s not every day that you get to be part of something that will literally save lives, and I’m honored to lend my voice to this effort,” said Brown. “Just like in football, the battle against COVID requires teamwork. We all have to do our part and rally around the cause of keeping everyone in our community – including our most vulnerable residents – as safe as possible until we beat this virus.”
Time tracking training session added
Another session of the Workday Time Tracking Training for chiefs, managers and supervisors is 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30.
The course highlights efficient ways to manage direct reports time entry in Workday along with tips and tricks that may make time tracking in Workday easier.
This training explores:
- Best practices for using time tracking dashboards
- How to review team's time entry's
- Reports for time and absence data
There will be a question and answer segment.
The course is virtual. Participants will receive a Skype meeting invite closer to the training date.
To register, click here.
VESIP: Separation Incentive Program available to employees in 2021
Oakland County is offering a Voluntary Employee Separation Incentive Program (“VESIP”) to eligible, full-time employees during 2021.
To be eligible, an individual must be an active, full-time employee hired on or before Nov. 1, 2019. Elected officials are not eligible.
VESIP participants will receive a lump sum payment of one week of base pay for each full year of employment with the county (see the FAQs for the definition of a full year of employment). Employees do not have to apply for retirement benefits or retire to elect to participate in VESIP.
Those who meet the eligibility requirements may submit their Separation Agreement and Release to HR beginning Jan. 2, 2021, but no later than 4 p.m. on March 30, 2021.
Additional information is available on the county website by clicking here or visit the Telegraph and click on VESIP. For specific questions regarding benefits or retirement eligibility call 248-858-0869.
CPR/AED classes available to employees in 2021
The schedule for CPR/AED and first aid courses in 2021 has been announced.
Human Resources Training & Development Unit classes offer employees the opportunity to learn life-saving skills. The courses teach a hands-on learning experience to prepare the students for an emergency situation. Registration is mandatory and seating is limited.
To view the 2021 schedule or register, visit the CPR webpage on the Telegraph by clicking here.
To reduce the risk and exposure to COVID-19, strict Oakland County procedures are in place to keep employees safe during this in-person training. Anyone with symptoms of the virus will be asked to leave.
The courses are not for public health nurse employees.
For questions, contact Human Resources Training & Development unit at hrtraining@oakgov.com.
Take a break over the holidays and visit a county park
Oakland County residents who want to get outside for some fresh air over the holidays should visit one of eight county parks that are offering free admission.
No fee will be charged on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as well as New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The free entry is part of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Appreciation Days.
Free admission is available at:
- Addison Oaks County Park, 1480 West Romeo Road, north of Rochester
- Highland Oaks County Park, 6555 Milford Road, Highland
- Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Road, near Clarkston
- Lyon Oaks County Park and Lyon Oaks Dog Park, 52221 Pontiac Trail, Wixom
- Orion Oaks County Park, 2301 W. Clarkston Road, Lake Orion
- Orion Oaks Dog Park, Joslyn Road between Clarkston and Scripps roads, Lake Orion
- Red Oaks Dog Park, 31353 Dequindre Road. Madison Heights
- Rose Oaks County Park, 10400 Fish Lake Road, near Holly
For information on other events, click here.
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