COVID-19 Preparedness Resource Center

With the increased concern over COVID-19, it's been an uneasy time for our community. If you are in need of support - you have it! Please use our forums to share your concerns, experiences, ideas, best practices and expertise. Remember that you can always count on our Capital Chapter of IFMA community for support in stressful times - it’s why our organization exists!  Now is a great time to leverage relationships as you work to determine the best possible solutions for your challenges. 

Let’s continue to support one another...we are Stronger Together.

CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES

Latest Resources

• 5 Ways to Curb Costly Employee Turnover for Your Cleaning Company
• COVID-19 Next Steps: Robots for Social Distancing and Consumer Trust
• COVID-19 Disinfection Support
• Covid-19 Remote Work Solutions Resource Page

CDC Guidance

• Nonpharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs)
• Emergency Management Discussion Guide for Pandemic Influenza Planning
• Interim Guidance for Administrators of Schools to Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019
• CDC Free Communication Resources
• Interim Guidance for Airlines and Airline Crew: Coronavirus Disease 2019

World Health Organization (WHO)

• Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak
• Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Situational Reports
• Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public
• Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) technical guidance
• Strategic preparedness and response plan

IFMA Resources

Guides, Articles and Resources

• Pandemic Preparedness Manual [PDF]
• Knowledge Library health and safety content collection
• FMJ Articles
• FMJ Jan/Feb 2010 | Hand hygiene
• FMJ November/December 2016 | Invest in cleaning
• FMJ May/June 2014 | Occupational Health and Safety
• FMJ November/December 2015 | Improving Indoor Air Quality
• FMJ January/February 2015 | Are You Ready? Emergency Preparedness
• FMJ January/February 2015 | Developing a facility safety program
• FMJ January/February 2015 |Risk Management Issues for FMs
• FMJ July/August 2016 | Fighting infections, costs with UV light
• FMJ May/June 2018 | Vapor intrusion
• FMJ September/October 2019 | Using high-mounted UV-C fixtures to disinfect airborne pathogens
• FMJ September/October 2019 | Keeping IAQ from taking a dive

Latest Discussions on Engage

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• COVID-19/Coronavirus and HVAC SYSTEMS – Proactive HVAC systems maintenance and indoor air quality
• Corona Virus Plan – Does anyone have a Coronavirus mitigation plan?
• How are you preparing your facilities for Coronavirus COVID-19?
• Coronavirus and Influenza preparedness – How do you prepare your facilities to possible influenza outbreaks?
• Coronavirus – What best practices or recommendations do FMs have regarding policies and procedures?
• Microbial disinfectant – Any recommendations for commercial microbial disinfectant?

Resources Shared on Engage

• Work at Home Checklist [INFOGRAPHIC]
• Work From Home Webinars and Resources provided by Advanced Workplace Associates (AWA)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

• COVID-19 Resources page
• COVID-19 Control and Prevention
• Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic
• NGA Pandemic Influenza Primer for Governors and Senior State Officials

Resources from Other Organizations

• ISSA – Coronavirus: Prevention and Control for the Cleaning Industry
• McKinsey & Company – COVID-19: Implications for business
• ASHRAE COVID-19 Preparedness Resources
• European Cetre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) - Interim guidance for environmental cleaning in non-healthcare facilities exposed to SARS-CoV-2

Additional Resources

• This Week in FM: COVID-19 Contingency Planning Guide For Facilities Managers
• Interactive Global Cases Map
• Articles from FlagShip Facility Services:
• Tips for Bottom-line Protection from Coronavirus
• 3M Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Resources
• Fighting the Coronavirus at your Facility
• Coronavirus Event Planning Guide
• Gensler: Coronavirus COVID-19 Workplace Preparedness: Do You Know Where Your Employees Are?
• Covid-19: Best practices guide for facility management professionals (Ebook)
• Indoor Air Quality Technology Company, Global Plasma Solutions, Responds to Coronavirus
• Industrial Hygiene Services
• COVID-19 Disinfection Program ISS Facility Services
• Kimberly Clark Guide: Steps for Proper Hand Washing [PDF]
• Vacant Offices Open Doors for Workplace Improvements​

Healthcare Specific Resources

• ECRI Hospital and Healthcare COVID-19 Preparedness Center
• Center for Health Security
• Healthcare System Preparedness and Response
• Resources for Healthcare Facilities
• Coronavirus Disease 2019 Hospital Preparedness Assessment Tool (CDC)
• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/hospital-preparedness-checklist.pdf

Checklists and Downloads

• EPA Antimicrobial Products for Use Against COVID-19 [PDF]
• CBC COVID-19 Product List [PDF]
• Everything You Need to Know About COVID-19 [PDF]
• Building Safety Solutions COVID 19 Prevention Guide - [PDF]​​
• Long-term Care and Residential Facility Pandemic Planning Checklist
• Long-term Care and Residential Facility Pandemic Planning Checklist
• WHO Checklist for Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Planning
• CDC Healthcare Facility Preparedness Checklist
• COVID-19 Disinfection Program ISS Facility Services
• Coronavirus Workplace Risk Assessment Tool