Question: What are the guidelines to returning to work after an outbreak in my community?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Retirement Communities and Independent Living Facilities
section_headers: Planning and Preparedness
How can my retirement community or independent living facility prepare for COVID-19?
section_content: Administrators should take the following actions to prevent a COVID-19
outbreak in their community or
facility:

Promote social distancing 
Cancel public or group activities and events
Inform workers and volunteers to avoid close contact with residents
When possible, limit visitors and volunteers to essential persons
Advise residents to stay home and avoid public places
Alter schedules to reduce mixing (e.g., stagger meal, activity, arrival/departure times)


Support residents in preparing 
Establish the ‘buddy’ system to ensure residents stay connected.
Encourage residents to have extra medications and supplies.
Identify residents with unique needs and work with them to tailor these strategies.
Find ways to support residents in managing stress and anxiety.
Inform residents using print materials and high-visibility posters


Encourage everyone to take everyday preventive actions to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses. 
Cover coughs and sneezes
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces
Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Ensure hand hygiene supplies (e.g., hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol) are readily available in all buildings.


Monitor for cases and take action when someone is sick. 
Screen workers and when possible volunteers
Ask residents to self-monitor for symptoms
Review the usual absenteeism patterns at your facility among staff, so you can identify if the rate of absenteeism increases.
Implement flexible sick-leave policies and actively encourage sick employees to stay home
Coordinate with local health facilities if you suspect a resident or staff member may have COVID-19




Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Gives a ton of useful information
Lists specific guidelines for facilities to reopen after an outbreak.

Reviewer ratings:
Excellent
Excellent

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions
section_headers: In Case of an Outbreak in Your Community
Can CDC tell me or my employer when it is safe for me to go back to work/school after recovering from or being exposed to COVID-19?
section_content: CDC cannot address the policies of any business or organization. CDC shares
recommendations based on the best available science to help people make
decisions that improve their health and safety. Employers, schools, and
organizations may decide to visibly screen for symptoms or perform on-site
symptom checks.
If your employer, school, or organization requires you to present
documentation regarding COVID-19 before returning to work or school (for
example, proof of a negative COVID-19 lab test, if a test was performed,
contact your healthcare provider to ask if he or she would be able to provide
a form of documentation for you. Documentation of self-isolation and self-
quarantine may not be possible.
CDC has guidance for when and how people with COVID-19 can discontinue home
isolation: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-
when-sick.html.
CDC also has guidance for what people should do if they think they have been
exposed or feel sick: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-
getting-sick/social-distancing.html.
In all cases, follow the guidance of your healthcare provider and local
health department. Local decisions depend on local circumstances.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
I think that more of the answer should be directly in the text, not in the hyperlinks.
Provides minimal recommendations that businesses may want to screen for symptoms.

Reviewer ratings:
Could be Improved
Acceptable

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions
section_headers: In Case of an Outbreak in Your Community
What should I do if there is an outbreak in my community?
section_content: During an outbreak, stay calm and put your preparedness plan to work. Follow
the steps below:
Protect yourself and
others.

Stay home if you are sick. Keep away from people who are sick. Limit close contact with others as much as possible (about 6 feet).

Put your household plan into action.


Stay informed about the local COVID-19 situation. Be aware of temporary school dismissals in your area, as this may affect your household’s daily routine.


Continue practicing everyday preventive actions. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains 60% alcohol. Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects daily using a regular household detergent and water.

Notify your workplace as soon as possible if your regular work schedule changes. Ask to work from home or take leave if you or someone in your household gets sick with COVID-19 symptoms, or if your child’s school is dismissed temporarily. Learn how businesses and employers can plan for and respond to COVID-19.
Stay in touch with others by phone or email. If you have a chronic medical condition and live alone, ask family, friends, and health care providers to check on you during an outbreak. Stay in touch with family and friends, especially those at increased risk of developing severe illness, such as older adults and people with severe chronic medical conditions.


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Discusses general protective advice, but doesn't mention going back to work. Recommends asking to work remotely instead.
answer is sufficient, but could use just a little more information

Reviewer ratings:
Acceptable
Acceptable