Logistics for Operations/Business

1. Patrons must make an appointment by calling a specific Shelby County department.

Building doors will remain locked, excluding the Courthouse.

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Entry may be gained by having a scheduled appointment.

2. Patrons must enter/exit the Courthouse using the West doors only and the Annex Building using the Southeast doors only.

3. Patrons must wear [their own] mask before entering a County building. Upon entry temperature will be taken before going to the scheduled appointment. (We will have limited mask available at check-in for patrons)

4. Patrons must sanitize their hands immediately upon entering the building prior to their appointment.

5. Social distancing must be followed. Tables and/or plexiglass barrier will be set before any counters to assure appropriate distancing.

6. If the Elected Official (EO)/Department Head (DH) does not feel that proper social distancing can be accommodated, then that department may opt out of making appointments.

7. It is mandatory that employees who work with a patron that comes in for an appointment must wear a mask while working with that person. This includes security personnel. *If you have a glass or plexiglass barrier, a face mask is not needed. Please see your EO/DH for masks if needed. (The Health department also has limited face shields if this is preferred.) At other times while working employees may wear masks, if desired.

8. Each department will be responsible for sanitizing the areas in their office(s) where the public frequent.

9. Each EO/DH should make the determination as to when his/her employees are brought back to full staff in the building.

Logistics for Health and Welfare

1. Every employee is to monitor their temp x 2 daily – IF YOU HAVE A FEVER STAY HOME/GO HOME. Per CDC guideline, a fever is greater than 100.4 F or 38 C.

2. Everyone is to monitor for symptoms – IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS STAY HOME/GO HOME UNTIL INFECTIOUS PERIOD IS DONE (see below for definition of infectious period)

a. Fever of 100.4 or higher

b. Cough

c. Shortness of breath

3. If you have any two of the following symptoms – STAY HOME/GO HOME UNTIL INFECTIOUS PERIOD IS DONE (see below for definition of infectious period)

a. Headache

b. Runny nose

c. Chills

d. Sore throat

e. Diarrhea

f. Nausea

g. Vomiting

h. Repeated shaking

i. Muscle aches

j. Abdominal pain

k. Loss of taste or small

4. Stay home during your infectious period. THE INFECTIOUS PERIOD IS DEFINED BY 3 THINGS: a. 48 hours before onset of symptoms AND

b. once symptoms start you must stay home at least 7 days from onset of symptoms AND

c. you must stay home until 72 hours beyond symptoms and fever without taking fever reducers.

d. If you are in close contact (within 6 feet for 10 minutes of confirmed case during their infectious period) – you may continue to work unless you develop fever or symptoms (see the above list) - IF YOU DO DEVELOP EITHER STAY HOME/GO HOME. Call into your EO/DH for guidance.

5. Maintain social distancing (6 feet) as much as possible in the workplace

6. Wash hands frequently or use hand sanitizer

7. Sanitize/disinfect work surfaces regularly/including door handles

8. Keep in mind that wearing a mask or face covering can be helpful in preventing the spread of COVID-19

Shelby County Government will comply with safety and health standards established and enforced by IOSHA with regard to preventing the exposure and spread of disease.

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? Shelby County Courts / Courthouse will operate according to the Emergency Administrative Order as submitted and approved by the Indiana Supreme Court