Middough’s COVID-19 Protocol

As a company committed to safety, Middough has invested countless hours in planning for safe work practices both in our offices and on site to protect our workers and our clients. The efforts we have made have included reviewing government recommendations, health information, and informing our staff to follow protocols to protect themselves, their loved ones, fellow staff and our clients. We are fully embracing the changes necessary to continue to build upon Middough’s culture of being Safe By Choice.

Communicating COVID-19 Safety Protocols

Middough is continually providing updates from the CDC on state and local conditions. 

This allows us to be prepared for changes to any condition or situation to take the best safety measures.


Our employees receive COVID-19 protocol updates and safety requirements based on CDC guidelines 

and protocol updates used to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Workplace Readiness

Middough has taken several preparatory measures to ensure our offices are safe to work.

  • Our building landlords have assured that all ventilation systems are operating properly.
  • Sanitizing stations and equipment are available in every office.
  • Infrared temperature scanners are available in every office for employees to use.
  • COVID-19 protocol signage has been installed throughout the building.

Health Information

Middough has asked employees and visitors to stay home if they have the following symptoms:

  • A temperature over 100.4
  • Cough
  • Unusual shortness of breath
  • Flu-like symptoms

Middough has installed self-scanning, no-touch temperature checking equipment at employee temperatures. Recorded temperature information will be kept confidential by the Human Resources department and employees may utilize these scanning devices multiple times a day for self-checks.

All information about an employee’s health diagnosis or condition is kept strictly confidential.

PPE

Middough endeavors to supply employees with necessary PPE. All employees will be required to wear protective face coverings while on, or traveling into, Middough or client properties, facilities or vehicles, subject to any applicable, documented exceptions compliant with applicable orders.

Visitors, Vendors and Contractors

Client or vendor meetings held in Middough offices are permitted on a limited, business-critical basis only. General Managers must pre-approve on-site meetings and regularly scheduled supplier access.

TRAVEL

  • Business travel is done on a voluntary basis. Simply, any employee can decide whether they travel for business.
  • Business essential air travel is permitted on a case by case basis. 
  • Employees are expected to follow safety protocols when traveling including: Wearing Masks, Frequent Hand washing, Social distancing, disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.
  • During this pandemic period, employees are discouraged from unnecessary business and personal travel. Those who travel out of the country, or to an out of state location that is known to currently be a COVID-19 hotspot shall be required to self-quarantine for fourteen (14) days prior to return to the office. During the self-quarantine period, employees shall be afforded the ability to work at home. 
  • During a quarantine, employee will remain at home and self-monitor for COVID – 19 symptoms. 
  • Middough will reimburse for COVID – 19 testing at an urgent care center of choice in the following cases: after business travel when the employee has symptoms; in the 5 to 10-day window after business travel or known exposure; and/or when requested by medical professional after business travel.