COVID-19 Resources for Manufacturers

KMS is focused on finding ways to help our manufacturers stay strong, and while we are not experts in some of the topics below, we know the right people and are ready to make the time to help you figure out next steps. Please don’t hesitate to reach out.

With the global spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019), the constant flow of information can be daunting to businesses. KMS is providing this single source for key links and resources to help small and medium-sized manufacturers plan, prepare, protect, and recover their operations. We are updating the content below as new information becomes available.

Vaccine

8 Things to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccination Program (CDC)
EEOC Guidance on Requiring COVID-19 Vaccine (EEOC - scroll down to section K)

Optimizing for Your Future State

In the span of two months, the coronavirus pandemic has caused massive changes for the manufacturing industry. In an effort to provide extended support of small & mid-sized manufacturers, KMS will be providing resources to help you determine what your future state looks like.

RETURN TO WORK AND RECOVERY GUIDE (KMS)
KMS RECOVERY ASSESSMENT (KMS)
YOUR FUTURE STATE AND YOUR EMPLOYEES – MITIGATING RISK WEBINAR REPLAY - Q/A (4.30.20 KMS)

Protecting Your Workforce

As concerns about COVID-19 continue to rise, many employers are left wondering what they can do to protect their workforce. In order to help employers plan and respond to COVID-19, the CDC has issued interim guidance.

PROTECTING YOUR WORKFORCE (KMS and MEP)
KEEP CORONAVIRUS OUT OF YOUR PLANT (KMS and MEP)

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stimulus (CARES) Act

CARES ACT Q/A (NAM)
KMS WEBINAR REPLAY - CARES ACT (4.3.20. KMS)
SMALL BUSINESS OWNER'S GUIDE TO THE CARES ACT (US Senate Small Business Committee)
PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM INFORMATION (Various Sources)

Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

FFCRA FROM DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL)
FFCRA Q/A FROM DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL)
KMS WEBINAR REPLAY-COVID-19 in the Workplace and Families First Coronavirus Response Act (3.26.20. KMS)
FFCRA POSTER - MUST BE DISPLAYED IN CONSPICUOUS PLACE (DOL)

Small Business Loans

PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM INFORMATION (Various Sources)
SBA LOANS AND DEBT RELIEF OPTIONS (SBA contact number and email listed)

Critical Supplies

CURRENT AREA SUPPLIERS OF COVID-19 CRITICAL ITEMS In parternship with BioKansas, this link takes you to a list of regional companies that are currently taking orders for critical supplies.
MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES & CRITICAL SUPPLIES (And Exportation Restriction Guidance) (Various Sources)
STATE OF KANSAS PROCUREMENT FORM FOR CRITICAL SUPPLIES (Kansas.gov)

Additional Resources

PROTECTING YOUR BUSINESS FROM COVID-19 (KMS)
KMS / CIRAS - SUPPLY DISRUPTION PLANNING CHECKLIST (KMS and CIRAS)
KMS CRISIS MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (KMS and IMEC)
CREATING AN INFECTIOUS DISEASE OUTBREAK RESPONSE PLAN (KMS and CDC)

Insurance Questions

Bulletin about insurance related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Coverage from the Kansas Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Additional Resources from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
The CDC has provided this interim guidance for businesses and employers to help plan and respond to COVID-19.

What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) (CDC)

They have provided information on how COVID-19 spreads, its symptoms, prevention and treatment, what to do if you are sick and more. See the links below for select sections.