Coronavirus (COVID-19) for County Employees

Pinellas County Human Resources continues to monitor the situation regarding coronavirus (COVID-19), work closely with County agencies to remain prepared and ensure employees are informed.

Human Resources staff is available by email, phone, online meetings, video conferencing and by appointment. Please contact us at (727) 464-3367 or email AskHR@pinellascounty.org for assistance.

All documents in PDF format.

View a special COVID-19 issue of The Pen highlighting our employees' outstanding work during the pandemic.

Quick Links

• Important Information
• Vaccines (NEW)
• Testing
• Face Covering/Masks
• Emergency Leave Time (Families First Act)
• Resume Office Operations
• COVID-19 Information (CDC/DOH)
• Supervisors
• Stress Busters and Well-being
• Benefits
• Financial
• Learning
• Parenting
• Working Remotely from Home

Important Information

• Pinellas County COVID-19 Information
• FAQs for Employees
• Updates for COVID-19 - Nurse Amy Hertog discusses transmission, face masks, testing, vaccinations, and symptoms of COVID versus the flu, allergies and the common cold. (13-minute video )
• Anti-Discrimination Update

Vaccines

• Pinellas County Vaccine Information
• COVID-19 Vaccinations Facts and Myths Webinar – Nurse Amy tackles the top 20 facts and myths about COVID-19 vaccines. (22-minute video )
• COVID-19 Vaccine (CDC)
• COVID-19 Vaccines in Florida (DOH)

Testing

UnitedHealthcare covers COVID-19 testing in full at no cost to you, provided the test is ordered by a doctor or health care professional and FDA-approved (more info). If you have taken a COVID-19 test due to exposure or symptoms, stay at home until you have the results.

• Pinellas County Testing Sites
• COVID-19 Testing - Nurse Amy Hertog helps you navigate the options and find testing sites. (32-minute video )
• COVID-19 Test Types (DOH)
• Introduction to COVID-19 Tests (FDA 3-minute video)
• Testing for COVID-19 (CDC)
• Testing Basics & Explanation (FDA)
• UnitedHealthcare Testing Locations

Face Covering/Masks

The Appointing Authorities determined that face coverings are required to be worn by employees and citizens in indoor public and common spaces inside County government buildings as of July 6, 2020.

• Face Covering FAQs for Employees
• Use of Masks to Slow COVID-19 (CDC)
• Wearing Masks (CDC)
• How to Wear Masks (CDC)
• Face Covering Ordinance FAQs
• Free Face Masks

Emergency Leave Time (Families First Act)

Unused Emergency Paid Sick Leave hours rolled over to become annual leave hours for eligible employees as of January 3, 2021.

• Families First Act/Leave Time Rollover FAQs
• Families First Act/Leave Time Rollover Examples

Resume Office Operations

• Resuming Office Operations FAQs
• Resuming Business Toolkit (CDC)
• COVID-19 Guidance on Social Distancing at Work (OSHA)
• Best Practices for Social Distancing at Work (DOH)
• Social Distancing Guidelines at Work (SHRM)
• Reopening Guidance for Cleaning Workplaces (CDC)
• Guidance on Preparing Workplaces (OSHA)

COVID-19 Information

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • About Coronavirus
  • Staying Safe When Going Out
  • Small Gatherings (NEW)
  • Events and Gatherings
  • FAQs
  • Handwashing
  • If You are Sick or Caring for Someone
  • Prevent Getting Sick
  • Quarantine vs. Isolation
  • Social Distancing
  • Symptoms
  • Travel

• Florida Department of Health
  • COVID-19 Call Center (866) 779-6121 available 24/7, email
  • Prevention
  • Travel
  • What if I am Sick?
  • What if I Was Exposed?
  • What You Need to Know

Supervisors

• Supervisor Resource Guide
• Flow Charts (COVID-19 Scenarios)
• Critical Incident Services
• Interview Scheduling Reference Guide
• How to Create a Sense of Control

Stress Busters and Well-being

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Get 24/7 emotional support for you and your family. Call Optum at (866) 374-6061. Also visit www.liveandworkwell.com (access code: PINELLAS) to search for resources; for example, type coping in the search bar.
• Coping After a Traumatic Event - Optum provides tools to build resiliency. (NEW)
• COVID Fatigue - Learn how to recognize and manage COVID fatigue with Jane Grannis. (26-minute video )
• Coping with Anxiety During Transitions - Amy Hertog, UnitedHealthcare, shares coping strategies to manage anxiety. (17-minute video )
• Work-Ins Work-Outs - You can fit fitness into your schedule and become a morning workout person with Real Appeal.
• Feeling Overwhelmed Trying to Stay Healthy? - Get tips from Real Appeal for staying fit while staying at home.
• Sanvello Health App (free app recommended by Optum) - Manage stress with coping tools, mindfulness activities and peer support.
• Wellness Coaching Incentive - Work one-on-one with a coach. Topics include managing stress, nutrition, exercise, and sleep.
• Daily Well-being Checklist
• 6 Unexpected Ways to Feel Connected in a Quarantine
• 5 Simple Ways to Keep Calm
• Coping with the Fear of Coronavirus
• Stress Management Podcasts

Benefits

• Sick Leave Policy: Any employee displaying flu and flu-like symptoms should not come to work. This is considered scheduled leave.
• UnitedHealthcare Coverage and Resources

Financial

• EAP Financial Support - Includes 2 free calls with a money coach.
  
• Coronavirus Related Fraud Schemes
• Avoid COVID-19 Related Scams
• Unemployment Benefits
• Disaster Unemployment Assistance
• Protect Yourself Financially
• Protect Your Credit
• Deal with Debt
• 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares

Learning

• ULearnIT - Online learning portal for permanent Pinellas County employees. Log in to ULearnIT and select Leading in a Crisis from the Quick Links or type Crisis in the search box.
• Microsoft Office and Windows 10 Resources - Access reference guides for Microsoft Office programs including Teams.

Parenting

• Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs in Emergencies
• Bullying Prevention Resources
• Back to School Checklists
• Structure for School at Home
• Parenting During COVID-19
• Managing Stress of Parenting
• Mid-Week Mental Health Boost for Parents
• Talking to Children about COVID-19
• Meals on Wheels 4 Kids

Working Remotely from Home

• BTS Remote Work Guidance login to SharePoint required
• How to Avoid Work-from-Home Anxiety and Stress
• 10 Tips for Working Effectively at Home
• Well-being Ideas for Remote Employees

Updated 4/15/21

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