Covid-19 Compliance Officer
In addition to her production experience, T. Billi Martin is a certified Covid-19 Compliance Officer (C19CO). A C19CO is a newly designated position who is responsible for establishing and enforcing COVID-19 safety protocols, training staff, and monitoring compliance on all film, music video, and commercial sets. A C19CO is intended for a person who is educated in the transmission of the COVID-19 virus, disinfection, social distancing, CDC, local, and state guidelines, and other information related to preventing the spread of infection on a film production set. A C19CO is responsible for safety compliance and enforcement of rules.
FAQ to hire a C19CO
Should all sets have a COVID-19 Compliance Officer (C19CO)?
Does the COVID-19 Compliance Officer need to be a trained medical professional?
How many COVID-19 Compliance Officers should be on set?
When should the COVID-19 Compliance Officer be engaged?
Can a COVID-19 Compliance Officer perform other duties if they have production experience?
Do I have to print out health screenings and router lists?
After wrap, what will the COVID-19 Compliance Officer provide the producer/production company?
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Should all sets have a COVID-19 Compliance Officer (C19CO)?
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​Yes. Just like all sets should have a Producer, 1st AD, Key Grip, Key PA, Set Medic, etc., the COVID-19 Compliance Officer is another necessary crew member.
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Does the COVID-19 Compliance Officer need to be a trained medical professional?
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No. But they do have to be certified.
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How many COVID-19 Compliance Officers should be on set?
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The C19CO should be a stand-alone crew position with no other on set responsibilities. Health Education Services suggest 1 officer for every 20 people. A Key C19CO should manage their team and be point of contact for production.
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When should the Compliance Officer be engaged?
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A COVID-19 Compliance Officer should be thought of as a key department head. This means they should be a part of:
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Tech scouts
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Prepping crew the day before the shoot
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Shoot days
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Wrap
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Can a COVID-19 Compliance Officer perform other duties if they have production experience?
No. No position on set should replace a COVID-19 Compliance Officer. A COVID-19 Compliance Officer SHOULD NOT be asked to do any other duties on set.
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Besides the NY State of Health Business Affirmation, what else is needed at the time of hiring a COVID-19 Compliance Officer?
The COVID-19 Compliance Officer needs confirmation of the following:
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The producer/production company will work with the COVID-19 Compliance Officer to develop protocol for the shoot.
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The producer/production company will follow all local, state, and CDC guidelines for operating their production.
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The producer/production company will enforce guidelines on their set and work with the COVID-19 Compliance Officer to manage compliance on their sets.
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Do I have to print out health screenings and router lists?
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No. The COVID-19 Compliance Officer will collect health screening surveys and router digitally only. A copy will be emailed to the producer/production company.
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After wrap, what will the COVID-19 Compliance Officer provide the producer/production company?
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The COVID-19 Compliance Officer will send all of the following within 24 hours of the production wrap:
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Health entry screening questionnaires
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Roster list
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Compliance report
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Compliance Officer invoice
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Is there an additional fee for a kit & supplies list?
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For Ms Martin, the kit fee is apart of her per day rate.