CONSIDERATIONS FOR RE-OPENING Serving your community in the safest way possible Presented by: Centralina Area Agency on Aging May 6, 2020 “North Carolina has taken aggressive action to save lives. Policies were put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19, so fewer people get sick at the same time and our hospitals can care for those who are seriously ill. “ – Gov. Roy Cooper
STEPS TO MANAGING CALM ON THIS CALL
OUR HEROS Anson Cabarrus Gaston Iredell Lincoln Mecklenburg Rowan Stanly Union
GOAL Focus on the Covid-19 Federal Relief money flexibility and program waivers to sustain safety and reduce exposure to vulnerable populations for as long as possible Start a dialogue about ways to mitigate risk and manage expectations for increased exposure to and spread of the COVID-19 virus Explore ideas that can be considered for your individual set of circumstances driven by local leadership (Emergency Management, Health Department, County Elected Officials) Offer advocacy, support and assistance for you as you meet with county leadership on re-entry processes
POLL #1 This is a test
NC GOV COOPER MEDIA BRIEFING 5.5.20
Services allowable under the Home and Community Care Block Grant are intended to provide in- home and community- based services in support of older adults and their unpaid primary caregivers. The Home and Community Care Block Grant allows for the provision of a broad range of services designed to improve the quality of life for older adults by: supporting frail older adults in their preference to be cared for at home improving/maintaining the physical and mental health status of older adults enabling older adults to maintain/regain independent functioning PURPOSE assisting older adults and persons acting on behalf OF HCCBG of older adults with accessing needed services and information providing relief to caregivers of older adults so they may continue their caregiving responsibilities providing community service opportunities for older adults Source: https://files.nc.gov/ncdhhs/documents/files/bgsect1.pdf
Governor Cooper expects a phased re-entry Executive Order 138 for Phase 1 begins 5 p.m. on May 8th
Reduce the amount of time individuals must be together for more than 10 minutes at a time. Three essential activities: PHYSICAL DISTANCING FACE COVERING HAND WASHING - (>6 FEET APART) (WORN CORRECTLY) MORE REGULARLY Dr. Mandy Cohen, Asst. Sec. DHHS – 5.4.20 briefing
CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO CONSIDER Areas to consider in a draft plan to mitigate risk : Personal Protection Safety of Physical space and Sanitation Assessment of all individuals prior to entering building, during on-site and exiting Volunteers Security
Phase 1 STAY-AT-HOME BARS AND CONTINUED GATHERINGS LIMITED PARKS CAN OPEN ORDER REMAINS IN RESTAURANTS FOR PHYSICAL TO NO MORE THAN SUBJECT TO PLACE MODIFIED TO DINE-IN SERVICE, DISTANCING AND 10 PEOPLE GATHERING LIMITS ALLOW TRAVEL NOT NAIL AND HAIR ENHANCED HYGIENE DEFINED AS SALONS, AND GYMS AND CLEANING ESSENTIAL MUST STAY CLOSED PROTOCOLS FACE COVERINGS RESTRICTIONS ENCOURAGE RECOMMEND IN REMAIN IN PLACE CONTINUED PUBLIC WHEN 6 FT FOR NURSING TELEWORKING PHYSICAL DISTANCE HOMES AND OTHER IS NOT POSSIBLE CONGREGATE LIVING SETTINGS
POLL # 2 Concerns
WHAT TO DO IN THIS PHASE? • Review the checklist and draft a plan specific to your needs and customers • Submit the draft plan for a Technical Assistance review • Meet with your county leadership and review your plan to mitigate liability and risk • Educate your staff and prepare communications for the public about your business modifications
Lift Stay-at-Home Ph Phas ase 2 Allow limited order with strong Allow gathering at opening of encouragement houses of worship restaurants , bars , and for vulnerable and entertainment other businesses that venues at reduced populations to can follow strict capacity continue staying safety protocols (reduced capacity ) at home Increase in number Face covering Open public of people allowed recommended in playgrounds at gatherings public spaces Continue rigorous “Based on science and data each phase will restriction on nursing move forward if possible” Gov. Cooper. 5.4.20 homes and other congregate living settings
WHAT TO DO IN THIS PHASE? • Determine your need for PPE , including the “burn rate” and the supply chain for procurement • Finalize all business modifications in policies and procedures including monitoring and documentation • Develop a communication plan for both internal and external messaging of changes in business operations to manage expectations • Website, Twitter, Facebook, Newsletters, and other social media, • Signage, posters to communicate facts, forms and handouts • Develop a mental/behavioral help "support ” plan to address on-site fear, anxiety, stress of employees, consumers, volunteers, vendors and visitors.
Phase 3 Further increase Continue rigorous Allow increased Lessen restrictions for restrictions on nursing vulnerable the number of capacity at homes and other populations with restaurants, bars, people allowed encouragement to congregate living other businesses, at gatherings continue practicing settings houses of worship physical distancing and entertainment venues
POLL #3 Planning
Let’s look at the checklist
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