Supervisor’s COVID-19 Reporting Process for Employees

1. The supervisor should inquire if the employee is experiencing at least one of the following COVID-like symptoms:
   • Fever or chills
   • Cough
   • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
   • Fatigue
   • Muscle or body aches
   • Headache
   • New loss of taste or smell
   • Sore throat
   • Congestion or runny nose
   • Nausea or vomiting
   • Diarrhea

2. If the employee is experiencing at least one symptom, the supervisor should advise the employee to stay home until cleared by a member of the COVID-19 Reporting Team.

3. The supervisor will notify the COVID-19 Reporting Team via email at covidreporting@collegeofthedesert.edu about the absence.

4. The supervisor will request that the employee fills out the online COVID-19 Reporting Form.

5. The Supervisor will confirm the completion of the form. 

6. If your employee has questions about COVID leave, contact Human Resources.

What happens next? 

1. A member of the COVID-19 Reporting Team will contact the employee for more information.
2. The COVID-19 Reporting Team will determine the employee’s return to campus date.
   • One business day prior to the return date, the employee will be contacted to do a COVID-19 symptoms check over the phone. 
   • All criteria must be met before the employee will be allowed to return to campus.

For any questions, please email covidreporting@collegeofthedesert.edu.