What questions could be part of your COVID-19 screening?

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The COVID-19 pandemic was unprecedented and saw many companies drastically revise how employees and visitors access the workplace. One of the biggest changes we have been seeing, are some companies asking people to fill in a health questionnaire before they are allowed to enter a location.

While these questionnaires do not guarantee someone is not infectious, they do play an important role in protecting your people and complying with health and safety guidelines. For an even safer workplace, Proxyclick provides contact tracing, temperature scanning, capacity limits, and desk booking features.

Please note that COVID-19 guidelines change every day. The information provided here may be out of date and needs to be checked.

Health screening questions in the USA

 

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides its own version of health screening questions or “wellness check” on its website.

This includes questions such as:

1. Have you experienced any of the following symptoms in the past 48 hours:
  • fever or 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. Are you isolating or quarantining because you tested positive for COVID-19 or are worried that you may be sick with COVID-19?

3. Are you fully vaccinated OR have you recovered from a documented COVID-19 infection in the last 3 months?

4. Have you been in close physical contact in the last 14 days with:

  • Anyone who is known to have laboratory-confirmed COVID-19?

OR

  • Anyone who has any symptoms consistent with COVID-19?

5. Are you currently waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test?

6. Have you traveled in the past 10 days?

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) suggests the following questions:

1. Have you experienced any of the following symptoms of COVID-19 within the last 48 hours?
  • Fever or 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. Have you tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 10 days?

3. Are you currently awaiting results from a COVID-19 test?

4. Have you been diagnosed with COVID-19 by a licensed healthcare provider (for example, a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other) in the past 10 days?

5.Have you been told that you are suspected to have COVID-19 by a licensed healthcare provider in the past 10 days?

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Health screening questions in the EU

The EU Occupational Safety and Health Administration (EU-OSHA) has a guide that recommends “instructing workers, contractors and customers that anyone with even a mild cough or low-grade fever (37.3 C or more) needs to stay at home.

Many governments provide more detailed guidance of what sort of symptoms mean people should not be allowed into the workplace and what sort of questions companies are allowed to ask visitors. These are usually detailed on their respective websites.

Health screening questions in the UK

The guidance on the British Government website says employers must: “Ensure any workers who have symptoms of COVID-19 self-isolate immediately and continue for the next 10 full days.” A health questionnaire could help enforce this measure by reminding employees with symptoms not to come in.

Health screening questions in the rest of the world

Different countries rely on different organizations for health and safety regulations, and while the rules are often similar you should always check local guidelines.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends following local rules and regulations, and advises “workers who are unwell or who develop symptoms to stay at home, self isolate and contact a medical professional.” Health questionnaires can play a key role in identifying anyone who is unwell or has symptoms.

Important disclaimer: It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure any Proxyclick features activated are permitted by the applicable laws of your country and/ or region.


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