Wasatch Integrated’s Infectious Disease Outbreak Response Plan (UPDATED)
Purpose and Objectives
The Department of Homeland Security has identified those who ensure the effective removal, storage, and disposal of residential and commercial solid waste as critical infrastructure workers.
The purpose of the Infectious Disease Outbreak Response Plan (Plan) is to ensure that employees of Wasatch Integrated Management District (Wasatch) are informed concerning infectious disease emergencies, which range from naturally occurring outbreaks of illness (e.g., measles, pertussis, hepatitis A, meningococcal disease) to emerging infectious diseases (e.g., SARS, avian influenza, COVID-19), or intentional acts of bioterrorism (e.g., anthrax). The circumstances of infectious disease emergencies vary by many factors, including type of agent, scale of exposure, and mode of transmission but these events have the potential to cause widespread illness and death. Planning and preparing in advance for an infectious disease emergency is critical in implementing and maintaining a safe and effective response.
The objectives of this Plan are:
1. Reduce the transmission of disease among staff and members of the public.
2. Minimize impact to employees who are at higher risk for adverse health
complications.
3. Minimize adverse effects on District member cities.
4. Minimize adverse effects on area waste haulers and businesses.
5. Minimize adverse effects to customers.
6. Maintain a healthy work environment,
7. Ensure the ability to provide continued essential services to the community.