The NFL set new protocols that need to be followed for the league to reopen team facilities. The league mandated that all 32 teams will need to put the protocols in place before May 15th. The protocols for team facilities contain a number of phases, the first phase will limit the number of non-players at a team facility. AS part of this phase only players are allowed who are rehabbing injuries.
The medical aspects of the protocol include receiving consent to reopen form local government. The team must follow all the guidelines. Each team is required to keep dedicate supplies. A Response team will have a written plan for any cases that may occur. Employees will receive safety training, travel will be restricted, anymore.
The league commissioner, Roger Goodell, released a statement, "We will continue to work in a deliberate and thoughtful way to plan for the 2020 season, including with (Thursday night's) schedule release."
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- COVID-19 Safe Workplace
- Industries can implement COVID-19 safety protocols to create a safe and efficient workplace.
- Safe Sports Restart
- Sports leagues and organizations can follow the NFL's lead and implement COVID-19 safety protocols to safely resume games.
- Rehabilitation-only Facilities
- Facilities can create a rehabilitation-only phase as part of their COVID-19 safety protocols to allow injured players to continue rehabbing while limiting exposure to non-essential personnel.
Where This Applies
- Sports
- Sports organizations can implement COVID-19 safety protocols to ensure the safety of their players, staff, and fans.
- Healthcare
- Healthcare facilities can use the NFL's COVID-19 safety protocols as a model for creating their own safe and efficient workplace.
- Corporate
- Corporations can use the NFL's COVID-19 safety protocols as a model for creating their own safe and efficient workplace.
