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WEST VALLEY-MISSION
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
COVID-19
EMPLOYEE
PREVENTION
PROGRAMPURPOSE
To further protect the health and safety of our employees, West Valley-Mission Community
College District has prepared a COVID-19 prevention program (“Program”), which is intended
to provide information related to the prevention of coronavirus, to describe West Valley-Mission
Community College District policies, procedures and practices to keep employees safe, and to
help prevent the spread of coronavirus in the workplace.
This Program is applicable during the current COVID-19 public health emergency. The
protocols outlined in this document will be modified based on the ongoing and updated guidance
from the Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”), state and local public health agencies, and West
Valley-Mission Community College District operations.
The Prevention Program is intended to comply with state and local law regarding employees’
safety, including Labor Code §6400, which requires that every employer shall furnish
employment and a place of employment that is safe and healthful for the employees therein.
The Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources has overall responsibility for the District’s
COVID-19 Prevention Program for employees. In addition, West Valley-Mission Community
College District expects all managers and supervisors to implement and maintain the Program in
their departments and assigned areas.
SCOPE
This policy applies to all West Valley-Mission Community College District employees and it
contains general prevention best practices, as well as West Valley-Mission Community College
District policies and procedures related to COVID-19 in the workplace.
WHAT IS COVID-19
COVID-19 is caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. COVID-19 is a new disease, caused by a
novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans.
COVID-19 affects people in different ways. Infected people have reported a wide range of
symptoms - from mild symptoms to severe illness. Some infected individuals have no symptoms
at all. Symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these
symptoms may have COVID-19:
• Fever
• Chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• Loss of taste or smell
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6/28/21 Ver. 2• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea
Laboratory testing is necessary to confirm an infection.
COVID-19 TRANSMISSION
The virus that causes COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly from person to person through
respiratory droplets produced when an infected person vocalizes, exhales, coughs, or sneezes.
These droplets can enter the respiratory tract (mouth, nose, and lungs) of people who are nearby
and cause infection. Particles containing the virus can travel more than 6 feet, especially
indoors, so physical distancing must be combined with other controls, including wearing face
coverings and hand hygiene, to be effective. Spread is more likely when people are in close
contact with one another (i.e., within six feet) while not wearing face coverings.
Although it is not considered to be the primary way in which the virus spreads, transmission may
be possible by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching the mouth,
nose, or eyes.
INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES – CONTROL OF COVID-19 HAZARDS
West Valley-Mission Community College District, to the extent possible, will implement
guidelines and practices to mitigate employee exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace. COVID-
19 mitigation practices may be reduced, expanded, or otherwise modified based on current
recommendations or direction from appropriate authorities, including the State of California, the
Santa Clara County Health Department, and the Centers for Disease Control. COVID-19
mitigation practices may include, but are not limited to:
1. Encourage employees to voluntarily seek COVID-19 vaccinations. COVID-19
vaccinations are not currently required for employment by the District. However, the
Centers for Disease Control has indicated that vaccinations are a safe and effective
method of preventing COVID-19.
2. Where possible encourage and require remote work.
3. Use of video and/or telephonic meetings, and the establishment of guidelines for
maintaining a distance of at least six feet between persons, whenever possible.
4. Distribute posters, notices, and/or signage to each work site to be displayed at entrances
and in common areas that provide physical distancing guidelines encourage currently
applicable COVID-19 prevention best practices.
5. Encourage sick employees to stay home.
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6/28/21 Ver. 26. If an employee becomes symptomatic with COVID-19 while at work, they will be
required to leave the workplace. Employees are encouraged to seek medical treatment
and testing.
7. Adherence to state guidance and local public health recommendations regarding the
prearrangement of office and workplace furniture to maintain physical distancing.
8. To the extent supplies are in stock and readily available for distribution, employees will
have access to appropriate hygiene products in the workplace.
9. Encourage frequent hand washing with soap for at least 20 seconds, and the use of hand
sanitizer when employees do not have immediate access to a sink or handwashing
facility. Hand sanitizer does not work if the hands are soiled, so every effort must be
made to wash hands before applying hand sanitizer.
10. Provide and require employees to use face coverings as required by applicable laws,
regulations, and health orders. Detailed information on the District’s face covering
requirements can be found in the District’s “Face Coverings” guideline located on the
District’s COVID-19 website. Face coverings must be worn whenever a West Valley-
Mission Community College District employee:
a comes within six feet of another person.
b is inside of, or inline to enter, any shared, common, or public indoor space.
The face covering requirement does not apply to employees who have trouble breathing
or who have a medical or mental health condition that prevents the use of a face covering.
Whenever possible, affected employees must wear an alternate form of face covering like
a shield.
Note: Face coverings are not considered respiratory or personal protective
equipment (“PPE”), but combined with physical distancing, they help prevent
infected persons without symptoms or who are pre-symptomatic from spreading
the coronavirus.
11. Maximize, to the extent possible, the quantity of outside air into our buildings and
workplaces with mechanical or natural ventilation.
12. Place signs and/or instructions in common areas (for example, reception areas, break
rooms, public common areas, et cetera) to communicate physical distancing requirements
and to provide other COVID-19 infection prevention information to the general public
entering the workplace, the work site and buildings.
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6/28/21 Ver. 2INVESTIGATION, IDENTIFICATION AND CORRECTION OF COVID-19 HAZARDS
West Valley-Mission Community College District takes seriously its obligation to locate,
identify and correct potential COVID-19 hazards in the workplace. The following will be
implemented:
1. Evaluate employee workspaces for potential hazards. Employees are encouraged to
identify and bring to management’s attention potential COVID-19 hazards in their
workspace.
2. Conduct periodic inspections of the facility to identify and correct potential hazards that
exist in common areas, high traffic areas, and other areas frequented by employees and
the public.
3. Evaluate West Valley-Mission Community College District policies and procedures,
work practices, and staffing issues to determine whether any processes or policies can be
changed or amended to reduce or eliminate COVID-19 hazards.
4. Conduct workplace specific evaluations of hazards following any positive COVID-19
case in the workplace.
5. Conduct an investigation to identify and eliminate COVID-19 hazards. In order to
protect employees in the workplace, investigate each positive COVID-19 case to help
identify those employees who were in close contact with the infected employee and that
may have been exposed. Require all potentially exposed employees to quarantine as
required by law.
6. Regularly evaluate the workplace for compliance with this program.
7. Unsafe and unhealthy hazards, work conditions, practices, policies, or procedures will be
documented and corrected in a timely manner based on the severity of the hazards.
Correction priority and correction times will be based on the immediacy of the unsafe or
unhealthy hazard.
EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES
During the COVID-19 public health emergency, West Valley-Mission Community College
District employees have a responsibility to help protect others from the risk of COVID-19 in
the workplace. Employees must comply with all applicable West Valley-Mission Community
College District policies and procedures, as well as the latest local public health guidelines, to
mitigate COVID-19 risk to themselves and anyone visiting campus or other worksites.
Employees have the following affirmative responsibilities:
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6/28/21 Ver. 21. Employees, including those that have been previously vaccinated, must self-screen for
COVID-19 symptoms prior to entering campus or other worksites and must not enter
campus if they have experienced any of the following symptoms in the past 48 hours.
• fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
• chills
• cough
• shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• fatigue
• muscle or body aches
• headache
• new loss of taste or smell
• sore throat
• congestion or runny nose
• nausea or vomiting
• diarrhea
2. Employees must self-check for COVID-19 symptoms via the “WVC Go”, or “Go MC”,
phone or internet applications prior to entering campus. Please visit the college websites
for more information on these apps.
3. Employees must immediately report any symptoms of COVID-19 to their supervisor,
whether they experienced the symptoms while at work or elsewhere.
4. Employees must immediately report positive COVID-19 test results to their supervisor,
and they must also complete the COVID-19 Reporting Form which can be found on the
COVID-19 information section of the District website.
5. An employee must stay home if they are sick, follow public health agency guidelines, and
contact their supervisor or manager for further instructions.
6. Employees who are out ill with fever, cough, shortness of breath, or other acute
respiratory symptoms that affect normal breathing, and that have not been tested for the
COVID-19 virus, are strongly encouraged to seek medical care and testing. Employees
that have developed COVID-19 symptoms and that refuse medical care or testing will be
required to follow the return-to-work procedure identified for symptomatic employees.
7. Employees must cooperate with the District in any investigation related to the onset of
illness, date of symptoms, others with whom the employee had close contact, and
coronavirus testing among other topics. The investigation will help the District to
identify employees who may have been exposed, so that they may be quarantined to
ensure there are no additional workplace exposures.
8. Employees who test positive for the COVID-19 virus must not return to work until all of
the following has occurred:
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6/28/21 Ver. 2When Symptomatic
• At least 24 hours have passed since a fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
the last fever has resolved without the use of fever-reducing medications; and
• COVID-19 symptoms have improved; and
• At least 10 days have passed since COVID-19 symptoms first appeared
When Asymptomatic
Employees who test positive for COVID-19 but never develop COVID-19
symptoms shall not return to work until a minimum of 10 days have passed since
the date of specimen collection of their first positive COVID-19 test.
9. Employees who return to work following an illness must promptly report any recurrence
of symptoms to their immediate supervisor.
10. Employees shall practice physical distancing and remain at least 6 feet apart when
practicable. Ways to maintain physical distancing include working from home when
practicable, and by using video or telephonic meetings as much as possible.
11. Employees must avoid shared workspaces (desks, offices, and cubicles) and work items
(phones, computers, other work tools, and equipment) whenever possible. If employees
must share workspaces, clean and disinfect shared workspaces and work items before and
after use.
12. Employees shall wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and/or use hand
sanitizer after interacting with people and after contacting shared surfaces or objects.
13. Employees shall cover coughs and sneezes and avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth
with unwashed hands.
14. Employees must avoid sharing personal items with co-workers (for example, dishes,
cups, utensils, towels).
12. Employees shall notify their manager or supervisor if any washing facilities do not have
an adequate supply of hand soap, water, or single-use towels.
13. No employees shall bring cleaning products and/or disinfectant into the workplace that
had not been approved by West Valley-Mission Community College District.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
While engineering and administrative controls are considered more effective in minimizing
exposure to COVID-19, personal protective equipment (PPE) may also be needed to prevent
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6/28/21 Ver. 2certain exposures. While correctly using PPE can help prevent some exposures, it should not
take the place of other prevention strategies. Examples of PPE include gloves, goggles, face
shields, face masks, and respiratory protection, when appropriate. During the outbreak of
infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, recommendations for PPE specific to occupations or job
tasks may change depending on the updated risk assessments for workers, and information on
PPE effectiveness in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
The District will supply all necessary and required PPE, including face coverings. The District
will clean or replace any soiled or damaged PPE. If employees wish to use additional PPE, they
must make the request of their manager or supervisor for consideration. Managers and
supervisors will approve all reasonable requests.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION POLICY AND PRACTICE
The District recognizes that enhanced cleaning practices and schedules help to ensure a safe
environment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the District will meet or exceed all applicable
COVID-19 cleaning requirements and regulations.
Pursuant to the District’s COVID-19 cleaning and disinfecting policies and procedures, the
District will assign personnel and establish routine schedules to clean and disinfect college and
District facilities. The District will utilize disinfecting products that are EPA approved for use
against the virus that causes COVID-19 and will follow the manufacturer’s instructions for all
cleaning and disinfection products (for example, safety requirements, PPE, concentration, contact
time).
Cleaning and disinfecting will include high touch common areas including, but not limited to,
copy machines, counters, tables, desks, chairs, benches, door handles, knobs, drinking fountains,
refrigerators, vending machines, restrooms and bathroom surfaces, elevator buttons, and trash
cans.
RESPONDING TO CONFIRMED OR SUSPECTED COVID-19 CASES
When required, the District will consult with state and local public health agencies for mitigation
practices and applicable protocols. The District will follow the California Health Department
strategies, listed below, for returning employees to work. The following are considered
minimum criteria for return to work, and some variation may occur depending on local public
health department requirements and individual or unique circumstances. Negative COVID-19
tests are not required in order to return to work.
Fully Vaccinated Employees: Fully vaccinated employees that have been exposed to
someone with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 are not required to quarantine and
may continue to work if they meet all of the following criteria:
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6/28/21 Ver. 2• Are fully vaccinated (this means 2 or more weeks have passed after having received the
second dose in a 2-dose vaccine series, or 2 or more weeks have passed after having
received one dose of a single-dose vaccine)
• Are within 3 months after they received the last dose in the vaccine series, or within such
timeframe as currently identified as safe by the County Health Department
• Do not have develop symptoms of COVID-19 since the current exposure
Fully Vaccinated employees that develop COVID-19 symptoms must isolate and follow the
protocol for “Symptomatic Untested” below until test results are available.
Symptomatic Positive: Employees with symptoms who have received a positive
COVID-19 test result.
1. At least 24 hours have passed since a fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or
higher has resolution of fever resolved without use of fever reducing
medications; and
2. At least 10 days have passed since symptom onset; and
3. Other symptoms have improved.
Asymptomatic Positive: Employees that have never had COVID-19 symptoms, but that
have received a positive COVID-19 test result. A minimum of 10 days have passed since the
date of their first positive COVID-19 test. If symptoms develop then the criteria for
Symptomatic Positive cases will apply.
Symptomatic Negative: Employees who had symptoms of COVID-19, but that have
received a negative COVID-19 test result. Use the same criteria as Symptomatic Positive cases.
Asymptomatic Negative: Employees that are not fully vaccinated (as defined above),
that have never had COVID-19 symptoms, but were tested for COVID-19 due to being exposed
to someone that has been diagnosed with COVID-19, and that tested negative. Employees
should quarantine at home for 14 days after the last known contact with the COVID-19 positive
individual. Symptoms can develop within 14 days of exposure even after testing negative. The
local health department and Cal/OSHA may consider allowing an earlier return to work only if
an employee works in a critical infrastructure industry in which the essential operations of the
workplace would be compromised by quarantine of the employee and no alternate staff can
perform the role. It must be shown that the removal of the employee would create an undue risk
to a community’s health and safety.
Symptomatic Untested: Employees who had symptoms of COVID-19 but were not
tested. Testing is encouraged. If an employee cannot be tested or refuses to be tested, use the
same criteria for return to work as Symptomatic Positive cases.
Asymptomatic Untested: Either:
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6/28/21 Ver. 2A. Employees who are not fully vaccinated (as defined above) and that had close contact with
someone who tested positive for COVID-19, whether at work, home, or in the community,
and that do not have symptoms, or
B. Employees who are not fully vaccinated (as defined above) who refuse or are unable to be
tested after close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, despite a
recommendation for testing from the local health department or a healthcare provider, and
that do not have symptoms.
Employees should be quarantined at home for 14 days after the last known contact with the case-
patient. Testing is highly recommended; if testing has not occurred, the local health department
and Cal/OSHA may consider allowing an earlier return to work only if an employee works in a
critical infrastructure industry in which the essential operations of the workplace would be
compromised by quarantine of the employee and no alternate staff can perform the role. It must
be shown that the removal of the employee would create an undue risk to a community’s health
and safety. If symptoms develop then the criteria for Symptomatic Positive cases will apply.
If the District receives notice of a potential exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace, the District
will provide notice to all employees, and to employers of subcontracted employees, who were
present at the same worksite within the infectious period. Such notices will be provided in
writing and within one business day of the District’s being informed of the exposure. The
District will maintain confidentiality as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). West Valley-Mission Community College
District will also investigate any confirmed COVID-19 illness to determine and mitigate any
work-related factors that may have contributed to the risk of infection.
West Valley-Mission Community College District will provide access to no cost testing during
work hours to all employees who must be quarantined from the workplace as required by law.
Cleaning and Disinfecting Following a Confirmed COVID-19 Case.
1. Temporarily close the general area where the infected employee or guest worked/visited
until cleaning has completed.
2. If possible, open outside doors and windows and use ventilating fans to increase air
circulation in the area. Wait 24 hours, or as long as practical, before cleaning and
disinfecting the area.
3. Conduct deep cleaning of the entire general area where the infected employees worked
and may have been, including break rooms, restrooms and travel areas. Use an EPA-
approved disinfecting product and follow the instructions on the label for proper use.
4. Provide Custodial personnel with proper personal protective equipment for COVID-19
disinfection (disposable gown, gloves, eye protection, or mask, if required), and require
that it be properly worn at all times whenever COVID-19 cleaning and disinfecting work
is being performed.
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6/28/21 Ver. 2SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATION
Communication between employees and West Valley-Mission Community College District
on matters relating to COVID-19 mitigation and response is important to ensure employees’
safety while in the workplace. Therefore, West Valley-Mission Community College District
has a communication system that is intended to accomplish clear and concise exchange of
information by providing a single point of contact for managers and supervisors. Employees
are encouraged to freely communicate with their supervisors and managers with regard to
coronavirus symptoms, possible exposures, workplace concerns, and suggestions for
correction of potential hazards without fear of reprisal.
1. The District has established a COVID-19 response team, comprised of a wide range of
professionals from both colleges and the District, to spearhead COVID-19 related
efforts. This team has established the e-mail address, district.responseteam@wvm.edu,
to share important COVID-19 information with the District community.
2. The District has established a COVID-19 information website that can be accessed via
the link on the West Valley-Mission Community College District website home page.
Both West Valley College and Mission College have also created COVID-19
information pages on the college’s websites to provide college specific COVID-19
information.
3. All employees should report concerns regarding COVID-19 mitigation practices or
possible COVID-19 exposure in the workplace to their immediate manager or
supervisor.
4. Managers and supervisors that determine that additional guidance or assistance is
required on COVID-19 related matters shall contact the following department or
position that will either provide the necessary assistance or guidance, or triage the report
and notify essential personnel for an appropriate response.
Medical - COVID-19 case reporting and/or guidance related to COVID-19
positive individuals or COVID-19 exposures (staff or students)
Director of District Health Services – Alfred Forrest
408-741-2159
alfred.forrest@wvm.edu
Human Resources - COVID-19 leaves, special accommodations, or other
employment related COVID-19 questions
Human Resources Specialist - Quyen Lenshoek
408-741-2128
lequyen.lenshoek@wvm.edu.
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6/28/21 Ver. 2Facilities - COVID-19 related facilities cleaning or modification requests.
Vice President of Administrative Services
5. If an employee has a disability, medical condition, or other condition that puts them at
increased risk of severe COVID-19 illness and an accommodation is needed, they are
encouraged to report it to their supervisor or manager. West Valley-Mission
Community College District will evaluate the request and determine, with input from the
employee and their health care provider, whether the employee’s request can be
accommodated.
6. When required by law, the District will provide COVID-19 testing to potentially
exposed employees.
5. As required by AB 685, within one business day of receiving notice of a potential
exposure to a worksite by a confirmed COVID-19 case, the West Valley-Mission
Community College District will provide written notice of the potential exposure to all
employees and employers of subcontracted employees who were present at the same
worksite within the infectious period. The notice will also include information on
COVID-19 related benefits or leave rights under federal, state, and local laws, or
District policies, as well as information on protections against retaliation and
discrimination.
6. West Valley-Mission Community College District will also provide the same
notification to the exclusive representative of any affected bargaining unit employee.
MULTIPLE COVID-19 INFECTIONS AND COVID-19 OUTBREAKS
The District will adhere to the following policies and practices should the workplace
experience a COVID-19 outbreak or major outbreak.
A COVID-19 outbreak is defined as 3 or more cases of COVID-19 in a 14 day period.
A major COVID-19 outbreak is defined as 20 or more cases of COVID-19 in a 30 day period.
1. The District will provide any legally mandated COVID-19 testing to all employees
exposed to COVID-19 in the workplace. Testing will be provided at no cost to the
employee and will occur during working hours.
2. All employees will be tested as frequently as required for a COVID-19 outbreak, or a
major COVID-19 outbreak. Additional testing will be provided when deemed necessary
by Cal/OSHA.
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6/28/21 Ver. 23. The District will quarantine all COVID-19 cases away from the workplace, as well as
those exposed to the COVID-19 cases, as set forth above in Responding to Positive or
Suspected COVID-19 Cases in the Workplace.
4. The District will immediately investigate and determine possible COVID-19 hazards that
may have contributed to the outbreak in accordance with Investigation, Identification,
and Correction of COVID-19 Hazards and Responding to Positive or Suspected
COVID-19 Cases in the Workplace.
5. West Valley-Mission Community College District will perform a review of its COVID-
19 policies, procedures, and controls, and implement changes where needed. The
investigation and review will be documented and include review of:
a. Leave policies and practices to ensure employees are encouraged to remain home
when sick.
b. COVID-19 testing process.
c. Insufficient outdoor air.
d. Lack of physical distancing, face coverings or use of other PPE.
e. Evaluation of mechanical ventilation, and, if possible, filter recirculated air with
Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) 13 or higher efficiency filters if
compatible with the system. We will evaluate whether portable or mounted High
Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filtration units, or other cleaning systems
would reduce the risk of transmission.
f. Determine the need for additional respiratory protection.
g. Determine whether to halt some or all operations until the COVID-19 hazard has
been corrected.
h. Implement any other control measures as required by Cal/OSHA.
6. Notify the local health department as required by law.
POTENTIAL BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES WHO MUST QUARANTINE
Employees may be entitled to the following COVID-19 benefits under applicable federal, state,
or local laws, including, but not limited to, COVID-19 related leave, company sick leave, state-
mandated leave, supplemental sick leave, negotiated leave provisions and workers compensation.
Senate Bill 95 & Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) & California Family Rights Act (CFRA)
Leave
COVID-19 related reasons with up to 80 hours of COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
“CSPSL”. Employees are entitled to such leave retroactive to January 1, 2021 and effective
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6/28/21 Ver. 2through September 30, 2021. The following are qualifying reasons for COVID-19 Supplemental
Paid Sick Leave:
1. The employee is subject to a quarantine or isolation period related to COVID-19 as
defined by an order or guidelines of the State Department of Public Health
(“CDPH”), the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), or a
local health officer who has jurisdiction over the workplace.
2. The employee has been advised by a health care provider to self-quarantine due to
concerns related to COVID-19.
3. The employee is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and seeking a medical
diagnosis.
4. The employee is caring for a family member who is subject to a quarantine or
isolation order or guidelines described above, or who has been advised to self-
quarantine by a health care provider.
5. The covered employee is caring for a child whose school or place of care is closed
or otherwise unavailable for reasons related to COVID-19 on the premises.
6. The employee is attending an appointment to receive a vaccine for protection
against contracting COVID-19.
7. The employee is experiencing symptoms related to a COVID-19 vaccine that
prevent the employee from being able to work or telework.
8. The employee is seeking or awaiting the results of a diagnostic test for, or a
medical diagnosis of, COVID-19 and such employee has been exposed to COVID-
19 or the employee’s employer has requested such test or diagnosis.
Employees that will need additional time off are encouraged to consult with Human Resources
Specialist Quyen Lenshoek to discuss expanded FMLA Public Health Emergency Leave
options. This leave expands eligibility requirements for already existing medical FMLA and
CFRA leaves. In addition, unlike unpaid medical FMLA and CFRA leave, there are paid
benefits under FMLA Public Health Emergency Leave for eligible employees.
Pursuant to California’s Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA) and the Federal Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you are injured and have been released to return to work with
restrictions, or you have a medical need for an accommodation, please notify your supervisor and
contact HR Specialist Quyen Lenshoek. Specialist Lenshoek will begin the interactive process by
scheduling a meeting with you to review your latest medical report and other pertinent
information. This process is designed to allow all parties to engage in an open, ‘good faith’
dialogue to determine medical need(s), how your ability to perform your essential job functions
may be impacted, and reasonable accommodations.
To contact Human Resources Specialist Quyen Lenshoek, please call 408-741-2128 or e-mail her
at lequyen.lenshoek@wvm.edu.
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6/28/21 Ver. 2Additional information on the District’s policies and procedures related to leaves can be found on
the Board of Trustee’s section of the District website at www.wvm.edu, under the following
sections:
BP/AP 7340- Leaves
BP/AP 7345 Catastrophic Leave
BP/AP 7347 Paid Family Leave
Workers’ Compensation Benefits.
If you believe you contracted a COVID-19-related illness as a result of your employment, you
may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. If it is determined the COVID-19-related
illness arose out of and in the course of employment, you may be entitled to compensation
including full hospital, surgical, and medical treatment, disability indemnity, and death benefits.
To file a workers' compensation claim, please notify your employer that you believe your
COVID-19-related illness is work-related and file a DWC 1 Claim Form pursuant to Labor Code
Section 5401.
Earnings Continuation.
If the COVID-19 exposure is work related and the employee is required to quarantine, and the
employee is still able to work but work from home or temporary work is unavailable, the
employee may be entitled to earnings and benefit continuation.
Employee Assistance Program
Please know the West Valley-Mission Community College District and Claremont EAP are here
to help. All affected employees have access to free and confidential services through our
Employee Assistance Program (E.A.P.):
• Counseling – you and your family members have access to free counseling visits with a
licensed clinician in private practice.
• Legal Consultations
• Financial Consultations
• Work/Life Referrals
More information on the Claremont Employee Assistance program can be found at
www.claremonteap.com or by calling 1-800-834-3773.
REPORTING, RECORDKEEPING, AND ACCESS
The District is committed to following all applicable laws requiring reporting, recordkeeping,
and access to records. It is our policy to:
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6/28/21 Ver. 21. Record and track all COVID-19 cases, including the date of a positive test, as required by
law. The record will be made available to employees, authorized employee
representatives, or as otherwise required by law. All identifying information will be
removed prior to providing access.
2. Report information about COVID-19 cases to the local health department when required
by law and to provide the local health department all requested information.
3. Immediately report to Cal/OSHA any COVID-19 related serious illness or death, as
defined by law, occurring in the workplace.
4. Keep and maintain records of West Valley-Mission Community College District efforts
to implement the written COVID-19 Prevention Program.
5. Make the COVID-19 Prevention Program available to employees, authorized employee
representatives, and to Cal/OSHA immediately upon request.
EMPLOYEE TRAINING
West Valley-Mission Community College District will provide COVID-19 related training as
required by the Santa Clara County Health Department, the State of California, and Cal/OSHA.
in the general description of COVID-19, symptoms, when to seek medical attention, how to
prevent the spread, and the employer’s procedures for preventing its spread at the workplace.
The training may consist of reviewing written documentation, in-person presentation, online
video training and/or acknowledgment of receipt of the West Valley-Mission Community
College District COVID-19 prevention program.
Employees will be notified of the training and all employees are required to participate.
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6/28/21 Ver. 2ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
District and College COVID-19 Websites
District COVID-19 Website
West Valley College COVID-19 Website
Mission College COVID-19 Website
Human Resources COVID-19 Website
Santa Clara County Health Department Resources:
COVID-19 Testing Information
Workplaces - Guidance for Safe Operations
Isolation and Quarantine Guidance
Return to Work or School Guidance
State of California Resources:
California State COVID-19 Information Website
Safely Reopening California
Federal Resources:
Center for Disease Control - Primary COVID-19 Website
Centers for Disease Control - COVID-19 Symptoms
Centers for Disease Control- Guidance for Preventing COVID-19 Illness
Centers for Disease Control - Guidance for Colleges, Universities and Higher
Education
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