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CONSIDERATIONS FOR RE-OPENING

Serving your community in the safest way possible “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 Presented by: Centralina Area Agency on Aging May 6, 2020

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

PURPOSE OF HCCBG

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
• f 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  assisting older adults and persons acting on behalf

• f 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:

• Dr. Mandy Cohen, Asst. Sec. DHHS – 5.4.20 briefing

PHYSICAL DISTANCING (>6 FEET APART) FACE COVERING (WORN CORRECTLY) HAND WASHING - MORE REGULARLY

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

STAY-AT-HOME ORDER REMAINS IN PLACE MODIFIED TO ALLOW TRAVEL NOT DEFINED AS ESSENTIAL BARS AND RESTAURANTS FOR DINE-IN SERVICE, NAIL AND HAIR SALONS, AND GYMS MUST STAY CLOSED CONTINUED PHYSICAL DISTANCING AND ENHANCED HYGIENE AND CLEANING PROTOCOLS GATHERINGS LIMITED TO NO MORE THAN 10 PEOPLE PARKS CAN OPEN SUBJECT TO GATHERING LIMITS FACE COVERINGS RECOMMEND IN PUBLIC WHEN 6 FT PHYSICAL DISTANCE IS NOT POSSIBLE RESTRICTIONS REMAIN IN PLACE FOR NURSING HOMES AND OTHER CONGREGATE LIVING SETTINGS ENCOURAGE CONTINUED TELEWORKING

Phase 1

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

Ph Phas ase 2

Lift Stay-at-Home

• rder with strong

encouragement for vulnerable populations to continue staying at home

Allow limited

• pening of

restaurants, bars, and

• ther businesses that

can follow strict safety protocols (reduced capacity) Allow gathering at houses of worship and entertainment venues at reduced capacity Increase in number

• f people allowed

at gatherings

Face covering

recommended in

public spaces

Open public playgrounds

Continue rigorous restriction on nursing homes and other congregate living settings

“Based on science and data each phase will move forward if possible” Gov. Cooper. 5.4.20

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

Lessen restrictions for vulnerable populations with encouragement to continue practicing physical distancing Allow increased capacity at restaurants, bars,

• ther businesses,

houses of worship and entertainment venues

Further increase the number of people allowed at gatherings

Continue rigorous restrictions on nursing homes and other congregate living settings

POLL #3 Planning

Let’s look at the checklist

QUESTIONS?

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