COVID-19 Information for Businesses

Ensuring a safe workplace is crucial to preventing the spread of COVID-19. The Public Health Branch has provided tools to support workplaces in creating a safe environment. California enacted legislation AB 685 to put infection prevention regulations in place related to COVID-19. This involves informing the Public Health Branch when 3 or more positive cases occur within a 14-day period. Additional information can be found via the resources below. 

Click the link below to Opt In or Notify Tulare County Public Health. 

California School and Shared Portal for Outbreak Tracking (SPOT)

The links below are for workplace tools related to guidance and contact tracing.

Tulare County Public Health: Reporting Outbreaks to Tulare County Public Health
Tulare County Public Health: Reporting Outbreaks to Tulare County Public Health

CalOSHA requirements for employers to report to the local Public Health Branch when three people have tested positive AND were at work during their high-exposure period. 

Tulare County Public Health: Employer Engagement
Tulare County Public Health: Employer Engagement

A process has been created for notifying the health branch of an outbreak* occurring in your facility; find  more information on this page. 
 

CA Assembly Bill (AB) 685: Enhanced Enforcement and Employer Reporting Requirements
CA Assembly Bill (AB) 685: Enhanced Enforcement and Employer Reporting Requirements

California AB 685 Enhanced Enforcement and Employer Reporting Requirements. 

CA for All: Information on Contact Tracing
CA for All: Information on Contact Tracing

On this page you will find more information on contact tracing from California for All. 


Agency News

2024 Walk with a Doc Program

2024 Walk with a Doc Program

Held the second Saturday of each month in Visalia, Walk with a Doc is a free community outreach program, which strives to encourage healthy physical activity in people of all ages. This doctor-led group is a fun and safe place to go for a walk, learn about health, and meet new friends.  

In-Home Services Help Seniors Remain in Their Homes

In-Home Services Help Seniors Remain in Their Homes

When everyday tasks such as cooking dinner, climbing stairs, or managing your medical appointments become too difficult for you to do on your own, the Multipurpose Senior Services Program, also known as MSSP, might be able to help. 

Booster Seat or Seatbelt?

Booster Seat or Seatbelt?

If you are unsure if your child needs to continue to sit in a booster seat while riding in a car, there is a five-step test you can utilize before moving to a seat belt. 

Video: Navigating Medicare Enrollment

Video: Navigating Medicare Enrollment

The Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging (K/T AAA) and HICAP help Medicare consumers with things like benefit coverage, billing, consumer rights, and coordination of parts A, B, C, and D. So, how do you enroll in Medicare? Let us show you!