Julie Pruyn Jovanovic, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC -Certified expert and leader in infection prevention and control -Masters of Science in Nursing—Population Based Infection Control and Environmental Safety, Loyola University Chicago -Over 7 years of experience in infection control; 12 years of experience as a registered nurse -Currently managing the infection control program in an acute care hospital What we do: -Provide guidance to prevent and reduce infection transmission among employees; maintain healthy business operations and a healthy work environment What types of businesses do we serve? -All businesses outside of the healthcare industry How do we do it: -Conduct a thorough assessment of the work environment; develop an understanding of operations and policies -Identify potential hazards and risks for infection and provide strategies for removing and minimizing risks through education, engineering controls, administrative policies, and personal protective equipment. -Discuss methods for screening employees, vendors or contractors, and customers -Educate employees: promote good respiratory etiquette, hand hygiene, and healthy behaviors to protect themselves at work and in the community -Provide tools and recommendations to ensure safe social distancing practices -Specify recommendations for face masks and other personal protective equipment use -Deliver guidance on cleaning and disinfecting in the workplace -Available to provide recommendations if a potential COVID-19 exposure occurs -Modify measures as the State and Health Regions progress or digress into different phases of restoration -Collaborate with local public health officials if the need arises All recommendations provided will be based on the most up-to-date guidelines from the CDC, OSHA, FEMA, NIOSH, and HHS in congruence with the Federal, State, and Local Health Department Regulations.