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New Communicable Disease Schools Guidance
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in COVID-19, Education
September 06, 2023

Public Health (CDPH) published Guidance for K-12 Schools and Child Care Settings to Support Safe In-Person Services and Mitigate the Spread of Communicable Diseases, 2023-2024 School Year.

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Healthcare Resources During Catastrophic Events
Posted by Heather Evans
August 16, 2023

Employee Benefits and Healthcare Resources for PRISM members dealing with the recent wildfires, and other catastrophic events. 

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Wildfire Resources
Posted by Sarah Bruno in Risk Control
August 16, 2023

Compilation of various PRISM resources, links, and information for members affected by Wildfires.

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Updated COVID-19 Testing Guidance and FAQs for K-12 Schools
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in COVID-19, Education, Risk Control, Risk Management
July 31, 2023

On July 27, 2023, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) revised its School Testing for COVID-19 webpage to include updated links and contacts as well as guidance directing K-12 schools to continue to follow the Testing Framework for K-12 Schools for the 2022-2023 School Year for the upcoming school year (23/24). CPDH also updated its Frequently Asked Questions Around K-12 Testing.  Read this blog to read all about it!

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Employer Heat Illness Resources
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in Risk Control
July 12, 2023

Did you know that employers are required to train their employees on heat illness prior to working in the heat? Get some resources!

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CDPH Revision to "Outbreak" Definition
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in COVID-19
July 10, 2023

On June 20, 2023, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) revised its guidelines regarding identification of COVID-19 outbreaks. Read about the new changes in this blog.

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Another Student Completes Safety Management Certification
Posted by Anthony D'Lallo
June 29, 2023

The latest student to navigate this intensive five-part safety training course is PRISM’s own Kristin Morales, Risk Control Specialist.

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DOT Record Retention Requirements
Posted by Kristin Morales in Risk Control
June 22, 2023

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49 part 40 outlines the procedures and requirements for drug and alcohol testing, including provisions for records retention. 49 CFR 40.333 specifies the different types of records and the minimum duration for which these records must be retained. Records must be accessible for any necessary audits, inspections, or investigations that may arise. The following requirements come directly from the DOT and apply to all agencies:

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K-12 Bystander Reporting Toolkit
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in Education, Risk Control
June 12, 2023

Did you know that there's a free toolkit  that could help you strengthen your school's safety reporting program? Check it out!

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Emerging Risk: Swatting in Schools
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in Education, Risk Control
April 10, 2023

Swatting is a dangerous hoax, where a false report of an emergency or threat of violence prompts an immediate law enforcement response. However, there are some proactive steps that school districts can take to reduce risk.

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