Guidelines for Safe Visitation During COVID-19 Re-Opening

Amid COVID-19 restrictions, families and friends can now visit individuals in residential services with special guidelines. Visits can be scheduled weekly for 30 minutes, with visitors screened before entry. Physical distancing of 6 feet and mask-wearing are required. Visitations can take place in backyards, porches, driveways, or courtyard spaces, with outdoor spaces prioritized. Group homes without outdoor areas can opt for park visits following the same rules. Family visitations involve the individual, support staff, and up to two members. Staff will facilitate physical distancing during visits.

• COVID-19
• Visitations
• Guidelines
• Safety
• Physical Distancing

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1. COVID-19 Re-Opening: Backyard, Porch, and Park Visits

2. Since COVID-19, there have been a lot of restrictions in the community.

3. We are doing a great job following government guidelines by keeping everyone safe!

4. This means that families and/or friends are able to visit individuals in residential services with special guidelines.

5. Visitations can be scheduled at least once a week for 30 minutes.

6. Visitors will need to be screened before every visit. If a visitor fails active screening, the visit will be rescheduled for another day.

7. Group homes can set up visitations with families that supports physical distancing (6 feet apart) like in backyards, porches, driveways or courtyard spaces.

8. If group homes do not have the outdoor space, the visits can be placed at a nearby park and follow the same guidelines.

9. Family visitations will include the individual, support staff, and up to two family members/friends.

10. Individuals and visitors must follow physical distancing guidelines of staying 6 feet apart and wear a masks during the entire visit.

11. Staff will set up chairs to encourage physical distancing OR During porch visits, the individual can remain on the porch while visitors can stand on the lawn or driveway

12. If visitors or the individual are unable to maintain physical distancing, the visit could end early.

13. We want to continue to follow these guidelines to keep everyone healthy and safe!