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.

Hire a C19C0

Step 1: Fill out Business Safety Plan Template

Step 2: Review Guidance Form

Step 3: Business Affirmation

Step 4: Hire a C19CO

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?

Besides the NY State of Health Business Affirmation, what else is needed at the time of hiring a COVID-19 Compliance Officer?

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?

What is in a kit and supplies list?

Is there an additional fee for a kit & supplies list?

Should all sets have a COVID-19 Compliance Officer (C19CO)?

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.

Does the COVID-19 Compliance Officer need to be a trained medical professional?

No. But they do have to be certified.

How many COVID-19 Compliance Officers should be on set?

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.

When should the Compliance Officer be engaged?

A COVID-19 Compliance Officer should be thought of as a key department head. This means they should be a part of:

Tech scouts
Prepping crew the day before the shoot
Shoot days
Wrap

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.

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:

The producer/production company will work with the COVID-19 Compliance Officer to develop protocol for the shoot.
The producer/production company will follow all local, state, and CDC guidelines for operating their production.
The producer/production company will enforce guidelines on their set and work with the COVID-19 Compliance Officer to manage compliance on their sets.

Do I have to print out health screenings and router lists?

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.

After wrap, what will the COVID-19 Compliance Officer provide the producer/production company?

The COVID-19 Compliance Officer will send all of the following within 24 hours of the production wrap: