COVID-19 Positive Cases - Tulsa

This afternoon, we were made aware of a situation we need to share with you. We learned an employee on our first shift in our Tulsa operation has received a report of testing positive for COVID-19. Although we are unable to share complete details related to the situation due to HIPPA and privacy regulations, we can share these details and facts.

The employee has not been in the facility since the afternoon of September 25, 2020.

Here is what we have done, and what we are preparing to do.

• First, the employee will remain away from the facility until they receive a negative test and are released by their physician to safely return back to work.
• We have contacted this employee to determine the amount of interaction with other employees. As soon as we received this information, we communicated to all employees that were in close proximity to this employee. These employees will be asked to remain away from the facility until they have been tested negative for COVID-19 or have been released by their physician to safely return back to work. 
• We have requested guidance and additional updates from their medical provider as it becomes available.

After review of guidance and recommendation from the CDC and OSHA, we believe we have taken the appropriate steps in response to the incident. However, our next steps include further contact with the employee for an update. We will keep you updated on our progress and next steps.

In the meantime, please continue to follow protocol with respect to hand washing, physical distancing, wearing face masks, and other safety measures. Pay attention to your health, and contact your medical provider as you feel necessary. Feel free to contact me or any member of management with questions or concerns.

Doug Sullivent
Sr. Executive Director - Operations