REACH is committed to keeping our staff and families safe during COVID-19. Keep reading below for our list of measures to limit the exposure to COVID-19:
FIRST LEVEL PROTECTION – ELIMINATION
- Those with symptoms of illness or with ill members in household prohibited from entry
- Those who have travelled internationally within 14 days prohibited from entry
- Visitors permitted based on clinical need and otherwise prohibited
- Room occupancy limits posted
- Virtual sessions will continue and staff will continue to work from home where possible
SECOND LEVEL PROTECTION – ENGINEERING CONTROLS
- Plexiglass and furniture barriers are installed that do not introduce additional risks to staff and families
- Chairs present in rooms reflect occupancy limits
- High use equipment has been isolated and relocated to areas where physical distancing easily achieved
THIRD LEVEL PROTECTION – ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS
- Pre-screening for staff and visitors in effect
- Use contactless sign-in with virtual application Simple In/Out
- Traffic flow is in one direction with entrance and exit clearly marked
- Wash your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer upon entry and as often as you touch your personal devices.
- Physical distancing is required throughout REACH locations
- Directional arrows on the floor indicate routes to follow at REACH location
- Elevator is one person at a time
- Kitchens are two people at a time with no shared utensils, plates, glasses and coffee pots
- Staff instructed to clean and sanitize their work area every day
- Protocols are in effect to clean and disinfect toy libraries
- Professional cleaning with COVID-19 focus on common touch points
- Compulsory virtual training for staff in all safety measures posted
- Signage posted in each REACH location to reinforce hand washing, physical distancing and cleaning common touch points
FOURTH LEVEL PROTECTION – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Face masks and visors are used when a physical distance of 2M (6 feet) cannot be maintained and in all common areas
- All staff issued PPE and cleaning supply individual kits
- Disposable face masks and hand sanitizer stations are available for REACH visitors