By: Sean T. Devenney On its website, OSHA made it very clear that an employee’s COVID-19 infection could become a reportable and recordable OSHA events in certain circumstances. In particular, OSHA’s website as of April 13, 2020, provides: OSHA recordkeeping requirements at 29 CFR… Read More >
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Reporting and Recording COVID-19 and OSHA-Updated as of April 13
Third-Party Insurance Coverage Issues in the COVID-19 World
By: Erik S. Mroz While first-party business interruption claims are getting the big headlines right now, the COVID-19 world also presents some unique issues for third-party coverage and claims. We expect an increase in COVID-19 claims affecting two common types of business coverage: Worker’s… Read More >
Business Interruption Insurance in the COVID-19 Era
By: Erik S. Mroz With many businesses temporarily closed or operating at significantly reduced capacity, companies large and small are trying to figure out how to pay their bills. It is no surprise then that we are seeing a significant uptick in the number… Read More >
Indiana State Department of Health Issues New COVID-19 Reporting Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities and Other Congregate Housing Facilities Effective April 10, 2020
by: Janet A. McSharar On April 8, 2020 Dr. Kristina Box, the Indiana State Health Commissioner, ordered all laboratories performing COVID-19 testing on Indiana residents to report negative test results to the Indiana State Department of Health. With this new directive, laboratories must now… Read More >
ISDH and FSSA Issue State Requirements and Guidance for Creating Dedicated COVID-19 Long-Term Care Facilities
By: Jennifer L. Strange On April 8, 2020, the Indiana State Department of Health (“ISDH”) and Family and Social Services Administration (“FSSA”) issued State requirements and guidance for creating dedicated COVID-19 long-term care facilities. See guidance here. This guidance was issued after the Centers… Read More >
COVID-19, OSHA, and the OSHA Whistleblower
By: Sean T. Devenney As a result of COVID-19 in Indiana, employees working in essential job functions are certainly asking more questions about safety in the workplace than ever before. These employees are finely tuned to the “social distancing requirements” and recommendations of the… Read More >
ISDH Issues New Guidance Concerning Liability for Healthcare Providers and Facilities
By: Courtney McCormick On April 3, 2020, the Indiana State Department of Health (“ISDH”) released new guidance related to healthcare providers’ and facilities’ liability/immunity for services provided in response to COVID-19. Pursuant to Indiana Code § 34-30-13.5, individuals and facilities providing healthcare services in… Read More >