Central Location Tests Clause Samples
Central Location Tests. 1. Whenever possible avoid doing central location tests as this methodology requires congregation of a number of people in one area and can be a way to spread the virus.
2. In areas where cases are low as defined by government classification of areas, central location tests can possibly be done but please ensure the following when doing central location tests • Limit number of people entering the panel site • Number of people allowed in the CLT site should be dependent on size of venue (How many tables can a venue accommodate assuming 1 meter radius distance per table) • When considering number of people, include field personnel in the count • Central Location sites must have a handwash area. • Disinfecting of area must be done thoroughly and frequently BEFORE AND REGULARLY DURING THE DAY (AM, LUNCH BREAK, MID AFTERNOON) • Ensure that food handler have face mask, hairnets, gloves and hand sanitizers at all times during fieldwork. • Field personnel doing interviews should also wear masks at all times. • Ideally, a no contact thermometer is recommended for use to screen respondents and an alcohol spray should be applied on their hands before entering the CLT site • Each table has to have alcohol spray for regular disinfection of the field personnel during the day • Respondent can be allowed to use her own mask during interviews. We recommend we provide them one if they don’t have one. • Receptacles for proper disposal of face masks and other protective paraphernalia should also be made available in the panel sites at all times
Central Location Tests. MORES recommendations complying with all IATF announcements on what is permissible when it comes to research methodologies.
1. If necessary to do CLT, ensure to follow all conditions below:
a. Ideally, all staff and respondents should be 100% vaccinated.
b. Ideally, require all participants (recruiters, data collectors, respondents, clients visiting the site) to do antigen tests (c/o client).
c. Ensure that all persons in the test area (respondents and personnel) do not remove their masks during the interview. Masks can only be taken off to eat and drink. Preferably, no talking when masks are off.
d. Maintain health and safety protocol at the Central Location site
i. Do not get a CLT center located in a crowded area i.e., will require respondents and staff to walk through alleys or narrow roads to reach the site.
ii. Select a CLT site with hand wash area.
iii. Ensure that the CLT area has a no-contact thermometer to screen respondents for fever.
iv. Install footbaths in the CLT area.
v. Spray alcohol on respondents’ hands or ask them to wash their hands before entering the CLT site.
vi. If possible, put alcohol spray for regular disinfection of the field personnel and respondents during the day. If having alcohol is not possible due to scent/fragrance or taste evaluation during CLT, the hand wash area should be accessible to both staff and respondents.
vii. Where possible, install protective barriers between respondents and the interviewer for the face-to-face interviews.
viii. Always make the receptacles for proper disposal of face masks and other protective paraphernalia available in the panel sites.
ix. Disinfect area thoroughly and frequently BEFORE AND REGULARLY DURING THE DAY (AM, LUNCH BREAK, MID AFTERNOON).
e. Follow Standard Health and Safety Protocol During Test Proper
i. Ensure that the food handler has a face mask, hairnets, gloves, and hand sanitizers always during fieldwork.
ii. Ensure that field personnel doing the interviews wear a mask all the time.
iii. Ensure that the respondent wears a mask during interviews. Agencies should provide masks to the respondents who come without the required masks and face ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
iv. Ensure that all persons in the test area (respondents and personnel) do not remove their masks during the interview.