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Publications & Job Aids

Corrections' Response to the Office of the Corrections Ombuds (OCO) Report on Corrections' COVID-19 Response (pdf) (posted 9/3/2020)
DOC COVID-19 Response Media Availability Presentation (pdf) (posted 9/3/2020, R 9/4/2020)

Publications

Corrections' COVID-19 Bulletins 100-NE001
COVID-19 Guidance (pdf) 100-GU005
COVID-19: What You Need to Do when Releasing from a Correctional Facility to the Community (pdf) 600-BR004
- COVID-19: Lo que usted necesita hacer cuando se le libera de una instalación Correccional a la Comunidad (pdf) (pdf) 600-BR004s
COVID-19 Testing Information for Visitors of End-of-Life Infirmary-Patients (pdf) 400-IG002
COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing Information for Visitors and Volunteers (pdf) 400-IG003
Improve How Your Mask Protects You (pdf) 600-PO001
- Mejore la Forma en que su Máscara le Protege (pdf) 600-PO001s
Spatial Distribution of COVID-19 Population Reduction (pdf) 400-RE005

Job Aids

Active Screening Attestation Log (pdf) (posted 8/30/2021)
BD Veritor Plus System Testing Poster (posted 12/02/2021)
Active/Passive Screening Questionnaires (pdf) (posted 3/30/2020, R 8/20/2021, R 1/28/2022, R 2/10/2022, R 9/1/2022)
- Cuestionario de Selección Activa (pdf) (posted 1/8/2021, R 2/4/2021)
Close Contacts Log Template (pdf) (posted 6/4/2020, R 10/1/2020)
Minimum Allowable Personal Property for ISO-Quarantine Housing V8 (pdf) (posted 6/13/2022)
Prisons Indoor Event Procedures (pdf) (posted 1/11/2023)
Prisons Outdoor Event Procedures (pdf) (posted 1/11/2023)
Sample Letter to Employee Denied Entry to Work due to COVID-19 Secondary Screening between March-August 2020 (pdf) (posted 9/4/2020)
Secondary Screening vs. Staff Mapping Job Aid (pdf) (posted 5/7/2020)

Checklists

Checklist for COVID-19 Symptomatic Prison Patients (pdf) (posted 5/26/2020)
Checklist for COVID-19 Symptomatic Work Release Patients (pdf) (posted 5/28/2020)
Community Corrections Division Cluster & Outbreak Checklist (pdf) (posted 10/19/2021, R 12/19/2022)
Clinical Checklist for COVID-19 (pdf) (posted 12/19/2022)
Medical Isolation Release Checklist (pdf) (posted 6/30/2021, R 1/13/2021)
Medical Quarantine Release Checklist (pdf) (posted 6/30/2021, R 1/13/2021)
Prisons Division Cluster & Outbreak Checklist (pdf) (posted 8/20/2020, R 8/13/2021, R 11/1/2021, R 12/21/2021, R 6/13/2022, R 12/19/2022)
Releasing from Isolation to the Community Checklist (pdf) (posted 4/24/2020, R 4/27/2020)
Work/Training Release Cluster & Outbreak Checklist (pdf) (posted 12/2/2020, R 2/18/2021, R 10/19/2021, R 12/19/2022)

Guidelines

COVID-19 Guidance (pdf) (posted 12/19/2022)
Exposure Partnership with Prison Facilities (pdf) (posted 6/4/2020, R 10/1/2020)
Funeral Trips and Deathbed Visits Guideline (pdf) (posted 5/25/2022)
Infirmary Visits Guideline (pdf) (posted 6/1/2020)
In-Person Marriage in Prisons Guideline (pdf) (posted 5/25/2022)
Mapping Guidelines (pdf) (posted 4/8/2020, R 4/14/2021)
Masking and Verification Plan (pdf) (posted 07/15/2021)
Mental Health/Psychiatry Response Guideline (pdf) (posted 4/24/2020)
PPE Matrix (pdf) (posted 04/10/2020, R 05/31/2022)
PPE Spotter Guide (pdf) (posted 05/03/2021)
Phase 3 - Return to Work (pdf) (posted 1/28/2022, R 6/21/2022, R 9/1/2022, R 11/2/2022, R 12/19/2022, R 4/3/2023)
Routine Masking Guidance (pdf) (posted 3/18/2022, R 6/3/2022, R 9/1/2022, R 9/16/2022, R 11/2/2022, R 12/19/2022)
Screening, Testing, and Infection Control Guideline (pdf) (posted 3/25/2020, R 5/25/2022, R 9/2/2022, R 9/13/2022, R 12/19/2022)
Staffing Shortage Return to Work Guidance Summary (pdf) (posted 1/28/2022, R 6/21/2022)

Protocols

Dental Services Protocol (pdf) (posted 3/17/2020, R 1/28/2021, R 11/18/2021)
Passive Screening Process (pdf) (posted 8/30/2021)
Protocol for Transition and Release – Violators (pdf) (posted 6/30/2021, R 2/7/2021)
Protocol for Transition to the Community from Prisons (pdf) (posted 6/30/2021, R 1/21/2021)
Protocol for Transition to the Community from Prisons – Immediate Release (pdf) (posted 6/30/2021, R 1/21/2021)
Protocol for Transition to the Community from Work Release (pdf) (posted 6/30/2021, R 2/3/2021)

News

Significant Events Timeline (Formerly known as the Daily Situation Report) (R daily, Monday-Friday)
PRESS RELEASE: Memorial Service to Be Held for Longtime Correctional Officer (posted 02/17/2023)
PRESS RELEASE: Corrections Resumes Visitation for Three Facilities (posted 08/23/2021)
PRESS RELEASE: Medication Error Reported in Vaccine Clinic at Clallam Bay (posted 08/23/2021)
PRESS RELEASE: Stafford Creek Correctional Officer Dies From COVID-19 (posted 08/23/2021)
PRESS RELEASE: DOC resumes contact visitation and Extended Family Visiting (posted 07/22/2021)
PRESS RELEASE: Memorial Service Details Announced for Stafford Creek Correctional Officer Gabriel Forrest (posted 06/30/2021)
PRESS RELEASE: Stafford Creek Correctional Officer Dies From COVID-19 (posted 06/18/2021)
PRESS RELEASE: Corrections Resumes In-Person Visitation (posted 05/03/2021)
Muckleshoot Tribe generously donates COVID-19 vaccine doses to Department of Corrections (posted 03/17/2021)
PRESS RELEASE: FPRESS RELEASE: Fifth COVID-19 Related Incarcerated Death at Stafford Creek (posted 02/09/2021)
PRESS RELEASE: Fourth and Fifth COVID-19 Related Incarcerated Deaths at Airway Heights (posted 02/05/2021)
PRESS RELEASE: Third COVID-19 Related Incarcerated Death at Airway Heights (posted 02/02/2021)
PRESS RELEASE: Fourth COVID-19 Related Incarcerated Death at Stafford Creek (posted 01/21/2021)
PRESS RELEASE: Third COVID-19 Related Incarcerated Death at Stafford Creek (posted 01/17/2021)
PRESS RELEASE: Second COVID-19 Related Incarcerated Death at Stafford Creek (posted 01/10/2021)
PRESS RELEASE: Second COVID-Related Incarcerated Death at Washington State Penitentiary (posted 01/01/2021)
PRESS RELEASE: Second COVID-Related Incarcerated Death at Airway Heights (posted 12/31/2020)
PRESS RELEASE: Second Washington Corrections Employee Dies from COVID-19 (posted 12/30/2020)
PRESS RELEASE: Corrections Receives Limited COVID-19 Vaccine for Prioritized Patients and Staff (posted 12/29/2020)
PRESS RELEASE: First COVID-Related Incarcerated Death at Airway Heights (posted 12/18/2020)
PRESS RELEASE: First COVID-Related Incarcerated Death at Stafford Creek (posted 12/10/2020)
PRESS RELEASE: Third Incarcerated Individual in Washington Dies of COVID-19 (posted 11/22/2020)
Corrections' Hope Gardens Donate Over 73,879 Pounds of Produce During Pandemic (posted 11/04/2020)
COVID-19 Serial Staff Testing (posted 10/14/2020)
Corrections comes together during COVID-19 (posted 09/30/2020)
PRESS RELEASE: Corrections Announces Social Outing Pilot Project for Three Work Release Facilities (posted 09/23/2020)
PRESS RELEASE: Corrections Secretary Outlines COVID-19 Response at Six Months (posted 09/03/2020)
PRESS RELEASE: Second Incarcerated Individual in Washington Dies of COVID-19 (posted 06/24/2020)
PRESS RELEASE: First Incarcerated Individual in Washington Dies of COVID-19 (posted 06/18/2020)
PRESS RELEASE: Coyote Ridge Corrections Center Medium Security Complex on restricted movement to contain COVID-19 (posted 06/11/2020)
PRESS RELEASE: First Washington Corrections Line of Duty Death from COVID-19 (posted 05/18/2020)
Governor Proclamation 20-28.2: Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act (pdf) (posted 05/05/2020)
PRESS RELEASE: Corrections Announces Upcoming Transfer of Individuals Back to the Community (posted 04/16/2020)
Governor Proclamation 20-50: Reducing Prison Population (pdf) (posted 04/15/2020)
Governor's Emergency Commutation Order (pdf) (posted 04/15/2020)
PRESS RELEASE: Department of Corrections Continues to Take Necessary Steps to Protect Health of Incarcerated (posted 04/13/2020)
Inslee announces strategies for reducing the number of individuals incarcerated to address COVID-19 in DOC system (posted 04/13/2020)
PRESS RELEASE: Disturbance at Monroe Correctional Complex Under Control (posted 04/08/2020)
PRESS RELEASE: Additional Positive COVID-19 Tests for Incarcerated Individuals within Monroe Correctional Complex (posted 04/07/2020)
PRESS RELEASE: First Positive COVID-19 Test for Incarcerated Individual within Washington State Correctional Facility (posted 04/05/2020)
PRESS RELEASE: Issuance of N95 Respirators to Correctional Staff (posted 04/03/2020)
PRESS RELEASE: Corrections launches Rapid Staff Hiring to fill immediate needs for correctional officers (posted 03/30/2020)
Governor Proclamation 20-35: Department Of Corrections – Community Custody Violations (pdf) (posted 03/30/2020)
- Orden del Gobernador 20-35: Departamento de Correccionales – Violación de la Libertad Condicional (pdf) (posted 03/30/2020)
A Stitch in Time Saves Lives (posted 03/30/2020)
PRESS RELEASE: Incarcerated Patient at Snohomish County Medical Center Tests Positive for COVID-19 (posted 03/28/2020)
PRESS RELEASE: Community Corrections Division reduces some supervision in response to COVID-19 (posted 03/24/2020)
Governor Proclamation 20-28: Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act (pdf) (posted 03/24/2020)
DOC working to assist in protective gown shortage (posted 03/21/2020)
PRESS RELEASE: Department of Corrections negotiates free calls and reduced digital costs for incarcerated population (posted 03/20/2020)
PRESS RELEASE: Third Confirmed Case of COVID-19 reported by Corrections Employee (posted 03/18/2020)
PRESS RELEASE: Second Department of Corrections Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19 (posted 03/14/2020)
PRESS RELEASE: First Department of Corrections Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19 (posted 03/13/2020)
PRESS RELEASE: DOC Suspending Visitation, Limiting Other Events (posted 03/12/2020)
Public Alerts & Notices

All Staff Memos

April 2023

DOC COVID-19 Testing Changes (pdf) (released 04/06/2023)
DOC COVID-19 Masking & Protocol Updates – Clarification (pdf) (released 04/04/2023)
DOC COVID-19 Masking & Protocol Updates (pdf) (released 04/02/2023)

March 2023

Secretary of Health Masking Order (pdf) (released 03/07/2023)

December 2022

COVID–19 Protocol Updates (pdf) (released 12/19/2022)

May 2022

Corrections Revises COVID Protocols (pdf) (released 05/26/2022)

March 2022

Updated PPE Matrix - Mandatory N95 Respirator Ready (pdf) (released 03/24/2022)
Updated Masking Guidelines (pdf) (released 03/16/2022)
Corrected: Masking Guidelines (pdf) (released 03/11/2022)

January 2022

Updated Phased Return to Work (pdf) (released 01/28/2022 | This return to work guidance on January 28, 2022 is superseded by the February 10, 2022 Updated Phased Return to Work Guidance (Active/Passive Screening Questionnaire (pdf), Phase 2 - Return to Work Guidance (pdf), and Phase 3 Return to Work Guidance (pdf)).)
COVID-19 Response and Staffing Challenges (pdf) (released 01/14/2022)
Voluntary N-95 Respirator Use (pdf) (released 01/12/2022)
COVID-19 Message and Reminder on Screening Process (pdf) (released 01/07/2022)

December 2021

Omicron Coronavirus Variant (pdf) (released 12/28/2021)
Return to masking for all - Safe Start changes on pause (pdf) (released 12/27/2021)
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Availability for Staff (pdf) (released 12/16/2021)

October 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses (pdf) (released 11/18/2021)
Updated Safe Start Document (pdf) (released 10/8/2021)
Reminder: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic (pdf) (released 10/1/2021)

September 2021

Reminder - Pfizer Vaccine First Dose Deadline (pdf) (released 9/9/2021)
Reminder - Important Information - J&J vaccine shortage (pdf) (released 9/7/2021)
Important Information - J&J vaccine shortage (pdf) (released 9/3/2021)
Important Information for those with recent positive COVID-19 Diagnosis (pdf) (released 9/3/2021)

August 2021

Stafford Creek Corrections Center Employee Death Due to COVID-19 (pdf) (released 8/23/2021)
Expanded Statewide Mask Mandate (pdf) (released 8/23/2021)
COVID-19 Limited Area Cluster and Facility Wide Cluster Definitions (pdf) (released 8/11/2021)

July 2021

DOC resumes contact visitation and Extended Family Visiting (pdf) (released 7/22/2021)
Updated Safe Start Corrections Plan (pdf) (released 7/15/2021)
Masking and Verification Plan (pdf) (released 7/15/2021)
COVID-19 Guidelines Clarification on Masking - IMPORTANT (released 7/1/2021)
Safe Start Corrections Update (pdf) (released 7/1/2021)

May 2021

Continue Following Required COVID-19 Safety Practices (pdf) (released 5/14/2021)
DOC Reopens In-Person Visitation (pdf) (released 5/3/2021)

April 2021

Update – Staff Serial Testing For Those Traveling to Facilities (pdf) (released 4/28/2021)
Resuming Use of J&J for COVID-19 Vaccine Administration (pdf) (released 4/27/2021)
Expanded Use of Rapid Antigen Testing & Updates to Serial Testing (pdf) (released 4/27/2021)
Continued Corrections' COVID-19 Protocols & Teleworking (pdf) (released 4/26/2021)
DOC moves towards reopening in person visitation (pdf) (released 4/21/2021)
Update on J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Pause (pdf) (released 4/14/2021)
J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Paused (pdf) (released 4/13/2021)
Non-Essential Travel Out of State - Using Public Transportation (pdf) (released 4/9/2021)
COVID-19 Vaccine Survey/Upcoming Vaccine Opportunities (pdf) (released 4/6/2021)

March 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine types and Phase 1B4 (pdf) (released 3/22/2021)
Continued Corrections’ COVID-19 Protocols (pdf) (released 3/19/2021)
COVID-19 Vaccine – Updated Prioritizations - Phase 1B2 (pdf) (released 3/15/2021)
Mask Up - Surgical Mask Expectations and Proper Use (pdf) (released 3/3/2021)

February 2021

Mandatory Use of Surgical Masks Extended and Expanded (pdf) (released 2/25/2021)
COVID-19 Vaccine – Expanded Phase 1A Prioritization (pdf) (released 2/19/2021)
COVID-19 Vaccine – Phase 1B1 (pdf) (released 2/2/2021)

January 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Allocations (pdf) (released 1/26/2021)
Second Line of Duty Death from COVID-19 (pdf) (released 1/5/2021)

December 2020

Wearing Appropriate PPE At All Times (pdf) (released 12/31/2020)
Stafford Creek Corrections Center Employee Death Due to COVID-19 (pdf) (released 12/30/2020)
COVID-19 Vaccine Information and Update (pdf) (released 12/22/2020)
Temporary Suspension of Transfers to DOC (pdf) (released 12/18/2020)
COVID-19 Vaccine Questionnaire and Information (pdf) (released 12/16/2020)
WA Notify (pdf) (released 12/09/2020)

November 2020

New statewide restrictions (pdf) (released 11/20/2020)
Mandatory Use of Surgical Masks (pdf) (released 11/06/2020)
Updated Definition of Close Contact (pdf) (released 11/04/2020)

October 2020

DOC COVID-19 Staff Serial Testing Frequently Asked Questions (pdf) (released 10/13/2020)
Staff serial testing for staff travelling to facilities (pdf) (released 10/13/2020)

September 2020

COVID-19 Return-to-Work Criteria and Guidance (pdf) (released 09/17/2020)
High Risk Accomodation Requests (pdf) (released 09/10/2020)

July 2020

COVID-19 precautions for employees who carpool/vanpool (pdf) (released 07/13/2020)
Important Warning About Methanol-Based Hand Sanitizers/Rubs (pdf) (released 07/09/2020)
Announcing Corrections’ Rapid Deployment Care Facility (pdf) (released 07/09/2020)

June 2020

First incarcerated patient dies of COVID-19 (pdf) (released 06/18/2020)
Governor announces cancellation of some state employee raises and need for furloughs (pdf) (released 06/17/2020)
Safe Start Corrections (pdf) (released 06/10/2020)
COVID-19 HR Updates and Reminders (pdf) (released 06/01/2020)

May 2020

Assistance: Medical Assistant-Certified and Nursing Assistant-Certified (pdf) (released 05/27/2020)
Updated Proper Use of Face Coverings and Masks (pdf) (released 05/22/2020)
First Line of Duty Death from COVID-19 (pdf) (released 05/18/2020)
Proper Use of Face Coverings and Masks (pdf) (released 05/18/2020)
Prison Population Reduction Efforts (pdf) (released 05/15/2020)
Governor’s Directive 20-05, Freezing Hiring, Personal Services Contracts and Equipment Purchases (pdf) (released 05/13/2020)
Employee Self-Service (ESS) is Being Replaced by MyPortal on May 16, 2020 (pdf) (released 05/11/2020)
Fraudulent Unemployment Claims (pdf) (released 05/11/2020)
Expanded Families First COVID-19 Leave and Leave Review Following Secondary Screening (pdf) (released 05/07/2020)
Honoring Correctional Educators during National Teacher Appreciation Week (pdf) (released 05/07/2020)
Final Phase of Rapid Reentry Program (pdf) (released 05/06/2020)
Nurses Month 2020: You Make a Difference (pdf) (released 05/06/2020)
National Correctional Officers and Employees Week (pdf) (released 05/06/2020)
Annual Agency Award Nominees (pdf) (released 05/01/2020)
Extension of Governor Inslee's Stay at Home Order (pdf) (released 05/01/2020)

April 2020

Establishment of Regional Care Facilities (pdf) (released 04/30/2020)
Annual In-Service – Online Training (pdf) (released 04/28/2020)
Mandatory LMS Training – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (pdf) (released 04/24/2020)
Proper Use of PPE for COVID-19 Video (pdf) (released 04/18/2020)
Upcoming Transfer of Individuals Back to the Community (pdf) (released 04/16/2020)
Updated DOC COVID-19 PPE Matrix Memo (pdf) (released 04/14/2020)
Revised Return to Work Process Letter (pdf) (released 04/14/2020)
Employees at Higher Risk for Severe Illness (Proclamation) (pdf) (released 04/14/2020)
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Resources (pdf) (released 04/10/2020)
Employees at Higher Risk for Severe Illness (pdf) (released 04/10/2020)
Mandatory Use of Face Coverings – All DOC Locations (pdf) (released 04/10/2020)
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Resources (pdf) (released 04/10/2020)
COVID-19 Mapping Guidelines (pdf) (released 04/08/2020)
First Positive COVID-19 Test for Incarcerated Individual within Washington State Correctional Facility (pdf) (released 04/05/2020)
Voluntary N95 Respirator General Use (pdf) (released 04/03/2020)
Expansion of FMLA and Sick Leave Due to the Federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) (pdf) (released 04/02/2020)
Updated Employee PPE Protocols for Patients on Isolation or Quarantine (pdf) (released 04/01/2020)

March 2020

Screening Follow Up (pdf) (released 03/31/2020)
- Active Screening Questionnaire (pdf)
Active Screening - Administrative Leave Approval (pdf) (released 03/31/2020)
Rapid Staff Hiring (pdf) (released 03/30/2020)
Employee PPE Protocols for Patients on Isolation or Quarantine (pdf) (released 03/27/2020)
EPA Approved COVID-19 Cleaning & Sanitizing Products (pdf) (released 03/27/2020)
Expanded List of Cancelled Instructor-Led Trainings (pdf) (released 03/26/2020)
Sustainability and Environmental Awards Postponement (pdf) (released 03/26/2020)
Annual Agency Awards Recipients & Corrections Pride (pdf) (released 03/25/2020)
DOC Policy 420.380 Drug/Alcohol Testing (pdf) (released 03/24/2020)
Governor Inslee's Stay Home Stay Healthy Proclamation (pdf) (released 03/23/2020)
Governor Inslee's Stay Home Stay Healthy Proclamation (pdf) (released 03/23/2020)
Secondary Screening Implementation (pdf) (released 03/21/2020)
Secretary Message: COVID-19 (video) (released 03/21/2020)
Information Technology (IT) Remote Access (pdf) (released 03/20/2020)
Screening Protocol and Use of Administrative Leave (pdf) (released 03/18/2020)
Expanded List of Cancelled Instructor-led Trainings (pdf) (released 03/18/2020)
All COVID-19 Resources (pdf) (released 03/17/2020)
Encouraging Telework for Eligible Employees (pdf) (released 03/15/2020)
UPDATED Enhanced Screening Process: DOC Response to COVID-19 (pdf) (released 03/15/2020)
2nd DOC case, Enhanced Screening, Telework (pdf) (released 03/15/2020)
Department of Corrections Suspending Some Annual In-service Classes (pdf) (released 03/13/2020)

Employee Resources

COVID-19 Corrections Staff Frequently Asked Questions (pdf) (R 04/07/2020)
COVID-19 Cybersecurity Awareness (pdf) (posted 03/18/2020)
COVID-19 Leave Guidance (pdf) (posted 05/21/2020, R 9/4/2020)
COVID-19 Leave Scenarios & Benefits
COVID-19 Leave Usage Matrix (pdf)
DOC 03-110 COVID-19 Screening Workplace Denial (pdf) (R 02/24/2022)
Employee Assistance Program: Coping with Stress During an Infectious Disease Outbreak (pdf) (posted 03/23/2020)
Employee Telework Guidance - Frequently Asked Questions (pdf) (posted 04/08/2020)
Ergonomics for Home Offices
Ergonomics Telework Self-Assessment (pdf)
NETEC: Personal Protective Equipment for COVID-19 (video)
Washington State Educational School Districts Meals and Childcare Information (pdf) (posted 03/18/2020)
2022 Pow Wow Indoor Event Procedures (Version 1) (pdf) (R 9/12/2022)
2022 Pow Wow Outdoor Event Procedures (Version 1) (pdf) (R 9/26/2022)
Washington State Educational School Districts Meals and Childcare Information (pdf) (posted 03/18/2020)
World Health Organization: Coping with stress during the 2019-nCoV outbreak (pdf) (posted 03/23/2020)

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