Arc Wayne reopening updates
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This page will be regularly updated as more information comes in.
Closures/Cancellations/Modifications
>OPWDD has issued a mandate that all day services close until further notice. This includes Day Habilitation and Prevoc services at The Arc Wayne. Please contact Kevin Berry with any questions or concerns.
>Limited visitations can be set up inside of IRA's at this time. Please read our guidelines or contact a staff member for more specific information. We are also more than willing to help set up phone and video calls via Skype for families who want to stay connected with their loved ones during this time.
>OPWDD wants all agencies to have reasonable restrictions on community outings for individuals living in IRA's in order to stop the spread of COVID-19. Arc Wayne staff are helping individuals find other alternatives during this time to stay connected to their loved ones and communities.
>Roosevelt Children's Center
>Limited visitations can be set up inside of IRA's at this time. Please read our guidelines or contact a staff member for more specific information. We are also more than willing to help set up phone and video calls via Skype for families who want to stay connected with their loved ones during this time.
>OPWDD wants all agencies to have reasonable restrictions on community outings for individuals living in IRA's in order to stop the spread of COVID-19. Arc Wayne staff are helping individuals find other alternatives during this time to stay connected to their loved ones and communities.
>Roosevelt Children's Center
- Day care is still open. We received a temporary waiver that allows us to offer child care for our essential employees with children up to age 12. After 7/6, our waiver will NOT be extended, and we will not be able to take children older than 4. More information can be found here.
- Preschool is closed for students and identified staff for the remainder of this school year. Summer sessions will resume virtually as we are not ready to safely administer services in-person at this time.
- RCC plans to reopen safely this fall to administer as many in-person services as possible. See our reopening plan here.
- All large group events cancelled until further notice.
- We still have take-out available! Call 315-830-0105 to place an order, and we will have it ready for you at the door. View our menu online. Some orders are eligible for delivery. Find out more here.
- The ice cream shop is open! Our outdoor window will be the only way to order at this time. We hope to open the inside to customers soon.
- Call 315-331-7741 to set up a phone or video chat interview instead. We are still accepting applications!
Staffing
>Some staff may be asked to perform job duties outside of their normal job description to meet the demand to help individuals we support. Supervisors will be working with staff to determine the best course of action.
>Relias training is available to all staff regarding COVID-19. Staff are highly encouraged to take the training when able.
>A remote work plan was created to allow certain staff to work from home so we can reduce the number of employees on-site to meet state requirements and keep everyone as safe as possible.
>Relias training is available to all staff regarding COVID-19. Staff are highly encouraged to take the training when able.
>A remote work plan was created to allow certain staff to work from home so we can reduce the number of employees on-site to meet state requirements and keep everyone as safe as possible.
On 3/20, Governor Cuomo announced he is signing the "New York State on PAUSE" executive order, a 10-point policy to assure uniform safety for everyone. It includes a new directive that all non-essential businesses statewide must close in-office personnel functions effective at 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 22. Please note that The Arc Wayne is considered an essential service by the State. Our agency is NOT completely shut down so that we can continue to provide necessary services to the individuals we support. The button below is a link to the email explaining what businesses and nonprofits are considered essential if you have any questions.
Precautionary measures
Central Administration/General Agency:
>All non-essential meetings should be canceled or rescheduled
>Additional sanitation stations have been set up in all Arc Wayne buildings.
>All staff must complete a health screening before they start a shift, as well as all visitors staying for an extended period of time. This includes a questionnaire and temperature check.
>David Calhoun, Executive Director, is in constant communication with other Arc chapters, state governing agencies, emergency supply organizations and community businesses who can help make the best decisions possible.
Residential:
>Health screenings are mandatory for all visitors, staff and individuals coming back from home or community visits. Here are examples of what we document and check:
Community Outing Health Screening
Home Visit Documentation
Health Screening for Individuals Coming Back From Extended Home Stay
>Staff will have their temperature taken at the beginning of every shift and every 12 hours after. All of this information will be logged to ensure we are being as safe as possible and assist in tracing efforts that may come up.
>Staff are wearing cloth masks when at work. Individuals we support will wear masks when in vehicles or out in public on essential trips.
>Increased cleaning and sanitation efforts in all Arc Wayne buildings and residences.
>Staff are continually training individuals we support about proper hygiene and preventative measures to help stop the spread of germs.
>Food and cleaning product suppliers have assured The Arc Wayne that the agency is a top priority in receiving bulk orders of food, cleaning supplies, paper products, etc. and will have everything needed for individuals in the residences.
>Telemedicine kiosks have been delivered with virtual staff training. We hope this will help reduce the number of hospital and doctor's office visits.
Roosevelt Children's Center:
>RCC is closed for students and identified staff for the rest of this school year. Staff will reconsider what actions need to be taken for the 2020-2021 school year. Administrators are in constantly communication with other school districts and SED to determine the best decisions.
>While students are out of the building, staff are sanitizing the entire school.
>We are slowly and safely reinstating early intervention services for students who need it and whose families want to continue with EI at this time.
Day Habilitation:
>Staff providing Day Hab services in-home are continually following recommended guidelines with small group settings, social distancing practices and increase sanitation.
>OPWDD released guidance regarding day services on July 10, and our team is working on a safe reopening plan that will be submitted and approved by OPWDD before we open day services to individuals.
Key Industries/Vocational/Day Services:
>Only select staff will be reporting to fulfill job duties in the workshop as work comes in from outside manufacturers.
Community Services/Family Support Services:
>Home visit cancellations will be determined by the family or individual. The Arc Wayne staff will ask a list of questions (found here) to determine if it is safe to visit with each person.
>After school program is cleaning shared spaces more often and limiting the number of kids and staff in one room.
Erie Shore Landing:
>Increased cleaning and sanitation throughout the day.
>Masks are required for all staff and customers who are not seated.
>Social distancing markers are placed on the floor to help remind people of the guidelines.
Meals on Wheels:
>All congregate meal sites will be turned into locations with meals "to-go" in an effort to limit crowds.
>Delivering these meals are extremely important to us, and we will continue this program until we are told otherwise.
>All volunteers will wear masks during food preparation and delivery.
Quality Assurance/Training:
>All in-person new hire trainings will be limited to 10 people or fewer.
>"Refresher" trainings for current staff (CPR, Skip, etc.) will be postponed to a later date.
>Staff are required to take all COVID-19 related trainings as they are developed and given by supervisors.
>All non-essential meetings should be canceled or rescheduled
- We will be utilizing as much technology as possible for video meetings and phone conferences. This includes regular weekly staff meetings.
>Additional sanitation stations have been set up in all Arc Wayne buildings.
>All staff must complete a health screening before they start a shift, as well as all visitors staying for an extended period of time. This includes a questionnaire and temperature check.
>David Calhoun, Executive Director, is in constant communication with other Arc chapters, state governing agencies, emergency supply organizations and community businesses who can help make the best decisions possible.
Residential:
>Health screenings are mandatory for all visitors, staff and individuals coming back from home or community visits. Here are examples of what we document and check:
Community Outing Health Screening
Home Visit Documentation
Health Screening for Individuals Coming Back From Extended Home Stay
>Staff will have their temperature taken at the beginning of every shift and every 12 hours after. All of this information will be logged to ensure we are being as safe as possible and assist in tracing efforts that may come up.
>Staff are wearing cloth masks when at work. Individuals we support will wear masks when in vehicles or out in public on essential trips.
>Increased cleaning and sanitation efforts in all Arc Wayne buildings and residences.
>Staff are continually training individuals we support about proper hygiene and preventative measures to help stop the spread of germs.
>Food and cleaning product suppliers have assured The Arc Wayne that the agency is a top priority in receiving bulk orders of food, cleaning supplies, paper products, etc. and will have everything needed for individuals in the residences.
>Telemedicine kiosks have been delivered with virtual staff training. We hope this will help reduce the number of hospital and doctor's office visits.
Roosevelt Children's Center:
>RCC is closed for students and identified staff for the rest of this school year. Staff will reconsider what actions need to be taken for the 2020-2021 school year. Administrators are in constantly communication with other school districts and SED to determine the best decisions.
>While students are out of the building, staff are sanitizing the entire school.
>We are slowly and safely reinstating early intervention services for students who need it and whose families want to continue with EI at this time.
Day Habilitation:
>Staff providing Day Hab services in-home are continually following recommended guidelines with small group settings, social distancing practices and increase sanitation.
>OPWDD released guidance regarding day services on July 10, and our team is working on a safe reopening plan that will be submitted and approved by OPWDD before we open day services to individuals.
Key Industries/Vocational/Day Services:
>Only select staff will be reporting to fulfill job duties in the workshop as work comes in from outside manufacturers.
Community Services/Family Support Services:
>Home visit cancellations will be determined by the family or individual. The Arc Wayne staff will ask a list of questions (found here) to determine if it is safe to visit with each person.
>After school program is cleaning shared spaces more often and limiting the number of kids and staff in one room.
Erie Shore Landing:
>Increased cleaning and sanitation throughout the day.
>Masks are required for all staff and customers who are not seated.
>Social distancing markers are placed on the floor to help remind people of the guidelines.
Meals on Wheels:
>All congregate meal sites will be turned into locations with meals "to-go" in an effort to limit crowds.
>Delivering these meals are extremely important to us, and we will continue this program until we are told otherwise.
>All volunteers will wear masks during food preparation and delivery.
Quality Assurance/Training:
>All in-person new hire trainings will be limited to 10 people or fewer.
>"Refresher" trainings for current staff (CPR, Skip, etc.) will be postponed to a later date.
>Staff are required to take all COVID-19 related trainings as they are developed and given by supervisors.
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.
>FoodLink and United Way of Wayne County are hosting free food drives for Wayne County residents.
>Governor Cuomo's website has all of his 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 in an effort to be well-informed and help stop the spread.
>FoodLink and United Way of Wayne County are hosting free food drives for Wayne County residents.
>Governor Cuomo's website has all of his 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 in an effort 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 distances 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.
>Don't buy excessive amounts of supplies (face masks, antibacterial cleaning agents, etc.) that could be valuable resources for health care professionals and people who need them.
>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!
>Stay home if you are feeling ill.
>Practice safe social distances 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.
>Don't buy excessive amounts of supplies (face masks, antibacterial cleaning agents, etc.) that could be valuable resources for health care professionals and people who need them.
>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!
Thank you to all of our DSP's and frontline workers! Watch an awesome thank-you video from CQL here.
