Arc Wayne reopening updates
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This page will be regularly updated as more information comes in.
Agency updates (as of 7/13/21)
Consistent with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, New York State and OPWDD aligned the mandates for mask-wearing and social distancing to eliminate requirements for vaccinated people.
Therefore, effectively immediately, the Arc of Wayne would like to declare the following guidance (excluding RCC participants and staff):
Fully vaccinated people (Individuals served and Staff) are no longer required to wear masks or be socially distant while in Arc Wayne offices, IRA’s, Day/ Vocational/ Clinic certified spaces and Erie Shore Businesses. Fully vaccinated people however must continue to wear face masks, to the extent they can medically tolerate one while being transported between OPWDD certified locations or transported as part of an OPWDD certified service.
When providing services or conducting agency business in the community, please be respectful and abide by site-specific mask and distancing guidelines, i.e., hospitals, stores, etc…
The agency will continue to request vaccination information on individuals we serve. Arc Wayne employees will continue to share vaccination details with Human Resources. At any time the agency may request a copy of a person’s vaccination card to verify status.
People who have not been vaccinated will continue to wear masks and maintain 6 feet distance, as feasible.
OPWDD has also given us the green light to operate our OPWDD programs at full capacity, resume unrestricted community outings for residential folks, unrestricted visitation at residential facilities and remove capacity limitations during transportation if all individuals are vaccinated.
Therefore, effectively immediately, the Arc of Wayne would like to declare the following guidance (excluding RCC participants and staff):
Fully vaccinated people (Individuals served and Staff) are no longer required to wear masks or be socially distant while in Arc Wayne offices, IRA’s, Day/ Vocational/ Clinic certified spaces and Erie Shore Businesses. Fully vaccinated people however must continue to wear face masks, to the extent they can medically tolerate one while being transported between OPWDD certified locations or transported as part of an OPWDD certified service.
When providing services or conducting agency business in the community, please be respectful and abide by site-specific mask and distancing guidelines, i.e., hospitals, stores, etc…
The agency will continue to request vaccination information on individuals we serve. Arc Wayne employees will continue to share vaccination details with Human Resources. At any time the agency may request a copy of a person’s vaccination card to verify status.
People who have not been vaccinated will continue to wear masks and maintain 6 feet distance, as feasible.
OPWDD has also given us the green light to operate our OPWDD programs at full capacity, resume unrestricted community outings for residential folks, unrestricted visitation at residential facilities and remove capacity limitations during transportation if all individuals are vaccinated.
reopening & Safety Plans
These reopening plans were developed by individual programs under the direction and guidance of The Arc Wayne's Reopening Task Force. Printed copies are also available at all reception desks throughout the agency.
General Information
Agency-Wide COVID-19 Guidelines
Travel Advisory Information
Vaccine Information
Q&A with Dr. Verme, Arc Wayne Medical Director
NYS Vaccine Information
CDC Vaccine Information
OMH educational video in Spanish
Visitation Documentation
Community Documentation
Home Visit Documentation
Health Screening for Individuals After Extended Home Visit
Employees Returning to Work
COVID-19 Screening for Furloughed Staff Returning to Work
Return to Work COVID-19 Training Checklist
Disinfecting Checklists
General Checklist
Redmond Disinfecting Checklist
Harrison St. Disinfecting Checklist
150 Van Buren Main Facility Disinfecting Checklist
RCC Disinfecting Checklist
Health Screenings
Employee Health Screening Assessment Log
Individual Health Screening Assessment Log
Employee Self Assessment Form
Visitor Health Screening Log
Erie Shore Conference Room Visitor Screening
The template below is a general agency plan. Supervisors of various programs or services are working with the reopening task force to modify this plan to fit the specific needs of their department. This plan is subject to change as NYS mandates are updated.
General Reopening/Safety Plan
RCC Day Care Safety Plan NYS Template
RCC Reopening Plan
RCC Testing & Tracing Guidelines
Remote Learning Model for RCC
Key Industries Safety Plan NYS Template
Community Prevocational Services Safety Plan NYS Template
Site-Based Prevocational Services Safety Plan NYS Template
Day Services Safety Plan NYS Template
Redmond Day Hab Safety Plan NYS Template
Van Buren St. Day Hab Safety Plan NYS Template
Office/Admin Safety Plan NYS Template
Erie Shore Printing Safety Plan NYS Template
Erie Shore Landing Safety Plan NYS Template
Food Services Safety Plan NYS Template
CSP Site-Based Respite Safety Plan
Article 16 Clinic Safety Plan
General Information
Agency-Wide COVID-19 Guidelines
Travel Advisory Information
Vaccine Information
Q&A with Dr. Verme, Arc Wayne Medical Director
NYS Vaccine Information
CDC Vaccine Information
OMH educational video in Spanish
Visitation Documentation
Community Documentation
Home Visit Documentation
Health Screening for Individuals After Extended Home Visit
Employees Returning to Work
COVID-19 Screening for Furloughed Staff Returning to Work
Return to Work COVID-19 Training Checklist
Disinfecting Checklists
General Checklist
Redmond Disinfecting Checklist
Harrison St. Disinfecting Checklist
150 Van Buren Main Facility Disinfecting Checklist
RCC Disinfecting Checklist
Health Screenings
Employee Health Screening Assessment Log
Individual Health Screening Assessment Log
Employee Self Assessment Form
Visitor Health Screening Log
Erie Shore Conference Room Visitor Screening
The template below is a general agency plan. Supervisors of various programs or services are working with the reopening task force to modify this plan to fit the specific needs of their department. This plan is subject to change as NYS mandates are updated.
General Reopening/Safety Plan
RCC Day Care Safety Plan NYS Template
RCC Reopening Plan
RCC Testing & Tracing Guidelines
Remote Learning Model for RCC
Key Industries Safety Plan NYS Template
Community Prevocational Services Safety Plan NYS Template
Site-Based Prevocational Services Safety Plan NYS Template
Day Services Safety Plan NYS Template
Redmond Day Hab Safety Plan NYS Template
Van Buren St. Day Hab Safety Plan NYS Template
Office/Admin Safety Plan NYS Template
Erie Shore Printing Safety Plan NYS Template
Erie Shore Landing Safety Plan NYS Template
Food Services Safety Plan NYS Template
CSP Site-Based Respite Safety Plan
Article 16 Clinic Safety Plan
Community/Government Resources
>The Cornell Cooperative Extension has published a list of food assistant resources on their website: http://ccewayne.org/nutrition/food-assistance-resources. They will continue to update this list as more information becomes available.
>Wayne Partnership & Foodlink are hosting free food drives for Wayne County residents.
>Governor Hochul's website has all of her press conferences and news releases related to the COVID-19 pandemic and what mandates NYS is implementing.
>The CDC is the most trusted source of information related to the virus. Please continue to gather information from reliable, credible sources to be well-informed and help stop the spread.
>Wayne Partnership & Foodlink are hosting free food drives for Wayne County residents.
>Governor Hochul's website has all of her press conferences and news releases related to the COVID-19 pandemic and what mandates NYS is implementing.
>The CDC is the most trusted source of information related to the virus. Please continue to gather information from reliable, credible sources to be well-informed and help stop the spread.
How you can help
>Wash your hands with hot water and soap for at least 20-30 seconds (or use sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol).
>Stay home if you are feeling ill.
>Practice safe social distancing measures (keep 6 feet between you and others, avoid large crowds, etc.)
>Cover coughs and sneezes with fabric or your elbow. Wash your hands immediately.
>Stay informed with the latest factual information from trusted resources such as the CDC.
>Home Meal Service is looking for volunteers to help deliver Meals on Wheels to elderly people in our communities. Please contact Kevin Berry if you or someone you know would like to help.
>Visit NY State's website for the phased, regional re-opening plans.
>The Arc NY and New York Disability Advocates (NYDA) are working to oppose proposed cuts that would slash funding to OPWDD voluntary providers. Individuals with disabilities need these essential services, and we are asking for your help to make our collective voices heard. Click here to send a letter to our representatives in Albany!
>The Arc of the United States continues to work hard to be sure we are in the mix as the negotiations continue between Speaker Pelosi and the White House on a potential fourth package. The compromise package or “Heroes 2.0” did include the additional 10 percent FMAP dedicated to HCBS, as well as many of our other priority issues, the White House countered, and we will see where things land. The CCD and the Disability and Aging Collaborative, have been helpful partnerships.
>Stay home if you are feeling ill.
>Practice safe social distancing measures (keep 6 feet between you and others, avoid large crowds, etc.)
>Cover coughs and sneezes with fabric or your elbow. Wash your hands immediately.
>Stay informed with the latest factual information from trusted resources such as the CDC.
>Home Meal Service is looking for volunteers to help deliver Meals on Wheels to elderly people in our communities. Please contact Kevin Berry if you or someone you know would like to help.
>Visit NY State's website for the phased, regional re-opening plans.
>The Arc NY and New York Disability Advocates (NYDA) are working to oppose proposed cuts that would slash funding to OPWDD voluntary providers. Individuals with disabilities need these essential services, and we are asking for your help to make our collective voices heard. Click here to send a letter to our representatives in Albany!
>The Arc of the United States continues to work hard to be sure we are in the mix as the negotiations continue between Speaker Pelosi and the White House on a potential fourth package. The compromise package or “Heroes 2.0” did include the additional 10 percent FMAP dedicated to HCBS, as well as many of our other priority issues, the White House countered, and we will see where things land. The CCD and the Disability and Aging Collaborative, have been helpful partnerships.
Thank you to all of our DSP's and frontline workers! Watch an awesome thank-you video from CQL here.
