City of Nashua, New Hampshire
COVID-19 Return to Work Policy
1. POLICY
This policy applies to City of Nashua employees and includes return to work requirements
and procedures for employees returning to work amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
As part of resuming business operations, it is the City’s goa! to introduce a phased approach
return, which is based upon the level of disease transmission in the community and
readiness to protect the health and safety of employees and citizens.
2. PROCEDURES
An email, including educational material, should be sent to all employees informing them of
the COVID-19 Return to Work Policy.
Employees at each City building will be required to arrive through a designated point of
entry before starting their assigned work shift. Signage should be posted at all designated
entries alerting employees entering the building of the screening process and the
requirement of wearing a mask upon entering the building.
Prior to entering, a health screening process will be administered by a designated
interviewer/Temperature Taker and overseen by the Screening Unit Lead. This process will
consist of a series of health questions related to COVID-19 as set forth by the City of Nashua
Public Health Department, including a temperature check for each employee.
Any employee who experiences respiratory like illness or COVID-19 related symptoms
should stay at home, notify their supervisor and self-monitor. The employee should consult
with their health care provider, Telehealth, urgent care or seek testing through one of their
public testing options.
Administrative Roles
Screening Unit Lead
a. Serves as a positive ambassador for health screening initiative.
b. Ensures compliance with health screening procedures.
c, Ensures that health screening process and staffing are in place; supports staffing as
needed.
d. Meets with “screened out” employees.
e. PPE Requirement: Masks
June 16, 2020 COVID-19 Return to Work Policy Page 1of5
