CrossFirst Bank has earned the WELL Health-Safety Rating through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). The WELL Health-Safety Rating is an evidence-based, third-party verified rating for all new and existing building and space types focusing on operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement, and emergency plans to address a post COVID-19 environment now and into the future. It includes improved air and water quality, lighting conditions, promotion of physical activity, reduced chemical exposure, culture of health, emergency preparedness, and more.
“CrossFirst is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of health and safety for both employees and visitors,” commented JC Pfeister, Chief Operating Officer. “Obtaining this designation was only achieved with collective support from every level throughout the organization – a testament to the remarkable collaboration in place at CrossFirst.”
A few specific actions implemented by CrossFirst in order to support the health and wellbeing of employees and clients included:
- Protocols for Reducing Respiratory Particle Exposure
- Emergency Preparedness Planning
- Business Continuity Planning
- Healthy Building Re-Entry Planning
- Emergency Resources
- Sick Leave & Health Benefits for Employees
- Support of Mental Health Recovery
- Promotion of Overall Health & Wellbeing
The WELL Health-Safety Rating provides a centralized source and governing body to validate efforts made by owners and operators. It leverages insights drawn from the IWBI Task Force on COVID-19, in addition to guidance on the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections developed by the World Health Organization (WHO), U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), global disease control and prevention centers and emergency management agencies, as well as recognized standard-making associations such as ASTM International and ASHRAE, and leading academic and research institutions, as well as core principles already established by IWBI’s WELL Building Standard, the premier framework for advancing health in buildings and spaces of all kinds.
CrossFirst Bank was awarded the WELL Health-Safety Rating following the successful completion of third-party documentation review by GBCI to confirm it has met the feature specific intents and requirements.
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