Due to significant declines in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations the local Directed Health Measures issued by the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department have been rescinded which included the mask mandate, effective February 18, 2022.
At this time, our office procedure will be that masks are optional for all staff and guests. Please be respectful of others desire for a mask to be worn.
We encourage all employees to get a vaccine. Vaccine clinics are offered through local Health Departments at no cost. If you aren’t sure how to contact your local Health Department, this link will take you to the entire list. contacts.pdf (ne.gov)
Safety Protocols
- Increased air filtration systems will remain in use in our office locations and lodging facilities.
- Masks, gloves, and other PPE inventory maintained and available for staff
- Engineering controls like plexi-glass dividers, cubicle wall extensions, and walk-up windows will remain in place
- Hand sanitizing stations will continue to be available
- Increased disinfection protocols will remain in place
- Signs encouraging the public to wear masks have been provided to park offices and district offices
Stay Home if you are Sick
Staff should continue to stay home if they are sick. If you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or known exposure to COVID-19, please follow the CDC guidance relative to your situation (link below). Please do not assume your symptoms are something else until a test confirms so. Please follow the CDC guidance to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in our workplace.
COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation | CDC
Remote work Agreements
Work at home agreements exceeding a few days, must be mutually beneficial to the agency and the employee. Work from home agreements will include a list of projects or assignments and require progress reports at intervals set by the supervisor. Options should be discussed with your supervisor and your Division Administrator.
Situations where employees are isolating due to potential or reported exposure to COVID-19, may have options to work from home. Each will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Work from home options should be exercised when suitable for the agency and employee. Formal agreements are not required for short term or one-off work at home situations.
