COVID-19 Protocol.docx
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- 36C24821Q1552
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This document contains a COVID-19 protocol attachment for a federal contract opportunity with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The protocol outlines safety and access procedures for personnel working at the Veterans Administration Hospital during the pandemic. It requires all contractors to follow CDC handwashing guidelines and use necessary tools, equipment, and PPE that comply with OSHA and NFPA standards. It also mandates that workers enter only through the west patio entrance, where they will be screened for symptoms or recent travel. Inside the facility, face masks must be worn at all times, social distancing enforced, and VA instructions followed. The related solicitation is for Phillips IntelliVue monitors and installation services for the anesthesia, GI, PACU, ICU, and SICU departments. It was issued by VISN 8 of the VA.
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Attachment D.2 COVID -19 Protocol
COVID-19 Protocol Note: Due to the current COVID-19 situation, be aware you must take all precautions by ensuring you wash your hands according to CDC guidelines. Additionally, contractor shall possess and utilize all necessary tools, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to perform all work safely, effectively, and timely. Tools, equipment, and PPE shall comply with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, (Subpart I), and NFPA 70E. Prior to initiating work, the Contractor shall provide documentation demonstrating that all instruments, test equipment, tools, and PPE possess current calibration and safety inspections. Dated calibration and safety inspection labels shall be visible on all equipment as applicable.
Due to the on-going pandemic, the Veterans Administration Hospital needs to limit the number of people entering the facility. All personnel shall only enter through the west patio entrance area. VA staff will be asking certain questions. Example: Do you have flu like symptoms, fever cough, respiratory issues?
· Are family members/household sick or with symptoms?
· Any resent travel outside of the US?
· If you answer yes to any of these questions, access will not be granted to the facility.
· Interest parties should not send any personnel that have recent histories of health issues.
· VA staff will read body temperature to assist in access screening.
Once inside the facility:
- Face mask should be worn at all times inside the VA premises.
- Each person shall bring their own face mask
- 6-Ft social distancing shall be maintained between each person.
- No shaking of hands
- Follow VA instructions at all times. There are restricted areas that should not be entered without appropriate authorization and personal protection equipment (PPE).
Note: It is VA policy that all VA Medical Centers are "Smoke Free Zone" and all contractors to include subcontractors and consultants shall not smoke on any federal VA Facility.
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Microsoft_Word_Document.docx Attachment D.2
COVID-19 Protocol
Note: Due to the current COVID-19 situation, be aware you must take all precautions by ensuring you wash your hands according to CDC guidelines. Additionally, contractor shall possess and utilize all necessary tools, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to perform all work safely, effectively, and timely. Tools, equipment, and PPE shall comply with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, (Subpart I), and NFPA 70E. Prior to initiating work, the Contractor shall provide documentation demonstrating that all instruments, test equipment, tools, and PPE possess current calibration and safety inspections. Dated calibration and safety inspection labels shall be visible on all equipment as applicable.
Due to the on-going pandemic, the Veterans Administration Hospital needs to limit the number of people entering the facility. All personnel shall only enter through the west patio entrance area. VA staff will be asking certain questions. Example: Do you have flu like symptoms, fever cough, respiratory issues?
· Are family members/household sick or with symptoms?
· Any resent travel outside of the US?
· If you answer yes to any of these questions, access will not be granted to the facility.
· Interest parties should not send any personnel that have recent histories of health issues.
· VA staff will read body temperature to assist in access screening.
Once inside the facility:
- Face mask should be worn at all times inside the VA premises.
- Each person shall bring their own face mask
- 6-Ft social distancing shall be maintained between each person.
- No shaking of hands
- Follow VA instructions at all times. There are restricted areas that should not be entered without appropriate authorization and personal protection equipment (PPE).
Note: It is VA policy that all VA Medical Centers are "Smoke Free Zone" and all contractors to include subcontractors and consultants shall not smoke on any federal VA Facility.
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