COVID-19 Resources for Businesses

MercyCare Business Health Solutions is committed to equipping you with the information, best practices and unique services you need. Now, more than ever, we can help your organization not just weather the questions and uncertainty around COVID-19 and your workforce, but also safely get your teams back to work and come out on the other side as a stronger, more connected organization. Our goals are to help your business:
- Build and maintain operational integrity
- Protect and care for your employees
- Identify and respond to health threats
- Maintain cost-effective solutions to risk management
Consulting Services
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everyone's daily life, including how we do business. As we move toward the process of getting back to work – or business as usual – we understand there is a lot of new information for businesses to consider. As a result, MercyCare BHS now offers consulting services for employers who are looking for assistance in assessing their business and return-to-work plans. Complete this form to find out how we can help your business return to work with respected and experienced occupational health providers.
Screenings for COVID-19
Identifying which employees are at risk or who show symptoms of COVID-19 is critical to limiting exposure in your business and keeping it a safe environment.
As one of the first employers in the Corridor to implement a widespread screening process, we are experienced and equipped to assist you with your screening efforts.
Use this guide to screen your employees and, if necessary, use the MercyCare resources available to you via video visit to safely direct your team members if they are ill.
Additional Resources
Occupational Medicine (Mask Fit Testing, DOT Information, etc.)
- Fit Testing for employers is available through MercyCare BHS, please contact Brenda Swanson at blswanson@mercycare.org for more information.
- DOT Statement regarding expiring driver's licenses.
- We offer a range of services to assist your employees with physicals and health screenings, returning to work safely after injury, and other evaluations.
Wellness Services: Increased Importance During a Pandemic
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Resources (Counseling Services, etc.)
These and more articles are available online in our Resource Library.
COVID-19 has increased the amount of stress, fear and frustration within our communities. Through EAP, our licensed therapists can help identify issues as early as possible and offer guidance to resolve them. Now more than ever, this is vital.
Materials to Support Your Business (Posters, Flyers, etc.)
Public Health Links/Resources
To aid in your efforts of returning to work safely and effectively, we have gathered resources from Mercy, the Center for Disease Control and the Iowa Department of Public Health as a central resource center.
Family Caregivers Center