As the facts (and myths) regarding the coronavirus continue to pour into our emails daily, it can feel very overwhelming to ministry leaders and their daily operations.
In an attempt to alleviate some of that pressure, Ministry Pacific has compiled all the resources we've received from our insurance carriers and ministry partners into one place for you.
We will continually make additions as they come in, and keep up to date with any current news surrounding COVID-19.
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As the American people are advised more and more to self-isolate and practice social distancing, we find the need for community and servant-hearted leadership all the more vital.
Ministry Pacific remains open to serve and assist your church through these times of crisis, with our team members working from home. Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns regarding your church, and we will gladly respond back!
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CURRENT NEWS:
Most Common C-19 Questions:
Presented by Society of HR Management
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Church HR & Operations
Part One:
ADA & Sick Time, Questions We Can Legally Ask
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Can we ask an employee if they are sick?
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Can we take staff temperatures?
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Can we make staff go home?
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Do we have to offer sick time?
Part Two:
Office Closures, Working Remotely, & How to Pay Staff
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How to pay hourly & salary staff if we shut down offices?
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Can we make staff use their sick or vacation time?
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What about FMLA, short term disability, or unemployment insurance?
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How do I make a work from home policy?
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How can I keep staff accountable when working remotely?
Part Three:
Healthcare Coverage, Copays, & Benefit Requirements
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Who pays for coronavirus testing?
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Do copays and deductibles still apply?
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What happens if I am hospitalized?
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Is there job protection with the coronavirus?
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Does government relief apply to churches?
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HR Ministry Solutions continues to create helpful resources specifically for churches. Visit their website to review more:
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More COVID-19 HR Resources:
Third-party Webinars, Printable Documents, & Blog Posts
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Employee Guide for Work During Coronavirus
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All In One Resource for COVID-19
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Coronavirus and the Church
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Response Plan for Churches
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All Things Coronavirus
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Employee Guide for Work During Coronavirus
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Coronavirus Online Forum for Churches
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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly About Coronavirus For Your Church
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Managing the Impact of Coronavirus on Your Church
Staff Pay Options
Navigating Options for Your Staff During COVID-19
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Do I Pay?
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How Can I Pay?
What to do if you have a
COVID-19 Positive Employee
NEW! Revised CDC Guidelines for Contact Tracing:
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STEP 1: Conduct a phone interview with the infected employee
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STEP 2: Determine the date they started experiencing symptoms
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STEP 3: Determine the date 48 hours prior to experiencing their symptoms
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STEP 4: Identify who had direct contact with the employee using the
6 / 15 / 48 method:
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Identify who cam physically within 6 feet of the employee
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Identify who spent a cumulative time of 15+ minutes with the employee
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Identify who had direct contact 48 hours prior to the employee experiencing symptoms
STEP 5: Ask employee if your organization may waive confidentiality and use their name to help in notifications
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STEP 6: Notify any individuals identified to be in contact with the infected employee with a phone call
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Download HR Ministry Solutions' Contact Tracing Checklist!
Business Resources
Coronavirus Preparedness:
Blogs, Checklists, Guides, & Info Sheets
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What Individuals Can Do
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What Organizations Can Do
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Protect Yourself from Flu at a Large Public Event Info Sheet
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Do Your Part to Slow the Spread Info Sheet
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Get Your Community & Faith Based Organizations Ready for the Pandemic Flu Guide
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Pandemic Flu Checklist for Workplace Administrators
COVID-19: What You Need to Know
Blogs, Checklists, Guides, & Info Sheets
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What Exactly is a Coronavirus
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COVID-19 Symptoms & Spread
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Human Services
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Health Services Employee Exposure
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Tips for Business Owners
COVID-19: What Precautions Does My Organization Need to Take?
Blogs, Checklists, Guides, & Info Sheets
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Symptoms and Prevention of COVID-19
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Business Response Planning
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Sign up for CDC Alerts
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Add Real-time COVID-19 Information to Your Website
School Resources
Coronavirus Preparedness:
Blogs, Checklists, Guides, & Info Sheets
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Get Your School Ready for Pandemic Flu Guide
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Do Your Part to Slow the Spread Info Sheet
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Protect Your Students and Yourself from Flu Info Sheet
COVID-19: What You Need to Know
Blogs, Checklists, Guides, & Info Sheets
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Putting Together a Plan to Minimize Risk
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Strategies Schools Can Use to Prevent Spread and Impact of Illness
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Cartoon from NPR to Explain COVID-19 to Children
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Link to CDC Resources for Schools
COVID-19: What Precautions Does My Organization Need to Take?
Blogs, Checklists, Guides, & Info Sheets
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Symptoms and Prevention of COVID-19
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Business Response Planning
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Sign up for CDC Alerts
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Add Real-time COVID-19 Information to Your Website
Center of Disease Control
Facts & Myths from the CDC
Live Feed from CDC Website
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