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Governor Laura Kelly introduces plan to safely, gradually
re-open Kansas, get state back to work
“Ad Astra” plan increases local flexibility in COVID-19 response efforts
TOPEKA – In a televised address, Governor Laura Kelly today presented her detailed framework for gradually, safely re-opening the Kansas economy and getting Kansas back to work. Kelly’s framework, “Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas” comes five weeks after a statewide stay-home order became necessary to aggressively mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Phase One will take effect on Monday, May 4, 2020, via Executive Order 20-29, when the statewide stay-home order outlined in Executive Order 20-16 officially lifts.
“I am incredibly proud of how the people of Kansas met the moment and answered the call to hunker down,” Kelly said. “It has been a difficult time that has taken a painful toll … financially, emotionally, physically, spiritually and professionally on Kansans,” Kelly said. “But because Kansans took this seriously, COVID-19 has inflicted far less devastation on Kansas than it did in other states.”
The framework is structured to return more flexibility to local community response efforts, while still operating under a statewide, regulatory baseline. It allows local governments to impose additional restrictions beyond those outlined at the state level, if they deem it necessary to local COVID-19 response efforts. Local governments that choose not to impose additional restrictions are required to operate within the regulatory baseline established by the state. This approach will increase flexibility for local communities while also ensuring a gradual, safe transition statewide.
“My Ad Astra plan was developed in collaboration with my state health department, state emergency management team, business leaders and a diverse team of community leaders,” Kelly said. “It aims to balance the needs and concerns identified throughout diverse regions of the state, and sectors of the Kansas economy, but without compromising public health and safety. Data must drive this process … not dates.”
The Governor will evaluate the state’s disease spread, testing rates, death rates, hospitalizations, ability of state and local public health authorities to contain outbreaks and conduct contact tracing, and personal protective equipment availability when determining if the state should move to the next “Phase.” Regardless of phase, the State Health Officer retains the authority to impose additional public health interventions in any area that contains an emergent and significant public health risk.
Throughout all these phases, Kansans should continue to adhere to hygiene and social distancing protocols, including:
These are basic public health guidelines that will slow the spread of this disease, regardless of which phase is in effect, and are essential to minimizing community transmission of COVID-19 in the absence of a vaccine.
“Even if Kansans do everything perfectly for the next couple of months, new outbreaks are almost inevitable until a COVID-19 vaccine is developed, manufactured and made widely available. It is essential that we make this transition slowly, gradually and cautiously,” the Governor said.
Kelly’s “Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas,” is available in full at covid.ks.gov, in addition to industry-specific guidance for Kansas businesses.
SEK Multi-County Health Departments
Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, and Woodson County, Kansas
PRESS RELEASE: NOVEL CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19
April 28, 2020
Governor Kelly’s Statewide Stay At Home Order is projected to end May 3, 2020 at 11:59 PM. Depending on if Governor Kelly issues any additional orders or if she issues any guidance on a phased reopening (please also refer to the Opening Up America Again plan at: https://www.whitehouse.gov/openingamerica/), SEK Multi-County Health Departments (SEKMCHD) will be initiating guidance for essential and non-essential businesses. You can find this guidance from SEKMCHD on our website: www.sekmchd.com (go to About Us, then to Frequently Asked Questions). Please review the table of contents to find your specific business guidelines.
Businesses/organizations (such as senior living facilities, home health, hospice, public health, hospital, fire departments, EMS, law enforcement, and correctional centers, that are not listed in the guidance document) will operate within their facility protocol according to CDC, KDHE, or CMS guidelines, etc. If your business is not listed, please call your local public health department for guidance.
If you are unable to access our website, please call your local public health department:
Allen County: (620)365-2191
Anderson County: (785)448-6559
Bourbon County: (620)223-4464
Woodson County: (620)625-2484
Location items can be purchased for personal protective equipment and sanitation protocols:
Cloth Masks: Key Industries, Fort Scott (620)223-2000
Protective Masks: Walmart, Walgreens, and possibly local pharmacies
Gloves: Walmart, Walgreens, Dollar General, local pharmacies and hardware stores
Sanitation Products: Walmart, Walgreens, Dollar General, local pharmacies, hardware stores and grocery stores
These items may also be purchased on Amazon or other online businesses.
SEK Multi-County Health Departments Administrator
SEK Local Public Health Officer
Measures To Facilitate a Safe Reopening of Businesses
Contents
General Guidelines____________________________________________________________________2
Retail_______________________________________________________________________________5
Jewelry Stores ________________________________________________________________10
Restaurants and Convenient Stores______________________________________________________14
Close Contact Services_________________________________________________________________18
Barber Shops _________________________________________________________________23
Hair Salons ___________________________________________________________________27
Nail Salons ___________________________________________________________________31
Tanning Salons ________________________________________________________________36
Childcare Services ____________________________________________________________________40
Medical & Health Services
Medical Doctors _______________________________________________________________42
Dental ______________________________________________________________________47
Physical Therapy ______________________________________________________________52
Optometry ___________________________________________________________________57
Entertainment Venues
Gaming Facilities ______________________________________________________________63
Exercise Facilities _____________________________________________________________68
Museums ____________________________________________________________________72
Planetariums _________________________________________________________________76
Youth Athletic Activities _______________________________________________________________80
Pharmacies _________________________________________________________________________83
Real Estate
Agent _______________________________________________________________________87
Commercial __________________________________________________________________93
Manufacturing & Industry _____________________________________________________________96
Agriculture ________________________________________________________________________101
OVERVIEW
The recommendations later in this report provide specific measures for each business category to facilitate a safe reopening of businesses. The specific recommendations in each category support the overall goal of opening businesses in a way that protects employees and customers from exposure to COVID-19 and to prevent spreading of the virus. Individual’s temperature standards as used in this report will be in accordance with directions from Rebecca Johnson, Health Officer, and the Kansas Department of Health & Environment.
Businesses/organizations (such as senior living facilities, home health, hospice, public health, hospital, fire departments, EMS, law enforcement, correctional centers that were not listed in this guidance document) will operate within their facility protocol according to CDC, KDHE, or CMS guidelines, etc. If your business is not listed below, please call your local public health department for guidance.
EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE MEASURES OVERVIEW
CUSTOMER PROTECTIVE MEASURES:
Retail Businesses Included:
Furniture & Home Furnishings | Book Store |
Clothing | Department Stores |
Shoe Stores | Sporting Goods Stores |
Clothing Accessories | Other Mercantile Stores |
AVERAGE LEVEL OF CUSTOMER INTERACTION
EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE MEASURES
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS SCREENS AT CHECKOUT COUNTERS?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SANITIZATION PRACTICES IN REGARD TO SUPPLY CHAINS IN YOUR INDUSTRY, SUCH AS SANITIZATION OF INCOMING STOCK, COMPONENT PARTS, RAW MATERIALS, ETC?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE PURCHASE AND USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE), SUCH AS FACE-MASKS OR GLOVES?
CUSTOMER PROTECTIVE MEASURES:
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO CUSTOMERS IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
DO ANY MEASURES REQUIRE A BUSINESS TO GET AN UPDATED BUILDING OCCUPANCY FIRE CODE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY ALLOWED IN THE STORE/FACILITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OR MARKINGS, SUCH AS TAPE ON THE FLOOR IN CHECKOUT LINES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS IN AREAS OF CLOSE PROXIMITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE DESIGNATION OF AN EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM A SPECIFIC DUTY, SUCH AS MONITORING STORE CAPACITY OR CONSISTENTLY SANITIZING A DESIGNATED SURFACE?
AVERAGE LEVEL OF CUSTOMER INTERACTION
EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE MEASURES
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS SCREENS AT CHECKOUT COUNTERS?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SANITIZATION PRACTICES IN REGARD TO SUPPLY CHAINS IN YOUR INDUSTRY, SUCH AS SANITIZATION OF INCOMING STOCK, COMPONENT PARTS, RAW MATERIALS, ETC?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE PURCHASE AND USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE), SUCH AS FACE-MASKS OR GLOVES?
CUSTOMER PROTECTIVE MEASURES:
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
DO ANY MEASURES REQUIRE A BUSINESS TO GET AN UPDATED BUILDING OCCUPANCY FIRE CODE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY ALLOWED IN THE STORE/FACILITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OR MARKINGS, SUCH AS TAPE ON THE FLOOR IN CHECKOUT LINES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS IN AREAS OF CLOSE PROXIMITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE DESIGNATION OF AN EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM A SPECIFIC DUTY, SUCH AS MONITORING STORE CAPACITY OR CONSISTENTLY SANITIZING A DESIGNATED SURFACE?
It is essential for the economy for jewelry stores to reopen soon. Jewelers are the only state industry with the knowledge and equipment to best value items of jewelry and scrap gold. Although pawn shops can purchase gold, they are not trained to give the customer the best value and therefore the public suffers in negotiating this blind product. Jewelers can complete a purchase with the public immediately and are best to estimate a fair value for the customer. This is a necessary resource for the public in times of needed cash. Banks do not purchase gold and jewelry. Essential retailers are currently operating and were not closed by the Executive Orders.
LEVEL OF CUSTOMER INTERACTION
EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE MEASURES
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS SCREENS AT CHECKOUT COUNTERS?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SANITIZATION PRACTICES IN REGARD TO SUPPLY CHAINS IN YOUR INDUSTRY, SUCH AS SANITIZATION OF INCOMING STOCK, COMPONENT PARTS, RAW MATERIALS, ETC?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE PURCHASE AND USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE), SUCH AS FACE-MASKS OR GLOVES?
CUSTOMER PROTECTIVE MEASURES:
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO CUSTOMERS IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
DO ANY MEASURES REQUIRE A BUSINESS TO GET AN UPDATED BUILDING OCCUPANCY FIRE CODE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY ALLOWED IN THE STORE/FACILITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OR MARKINGS, SUCH AS TAPE ON THE FLOOR IN CHECKOUT LINES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS IN AREAS OF CLOSE PROXIMITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE DESIGNATION OF AN EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM A SPECIFIC DUTY, SUCH AS MONITORING STORE CAPACITY OR CONSISTENTLY SANITIZING A DESIGNATED SURFACE?
CLOSE CONTACT FACILITIES INCLUDED:
Waxing Salons | Body Art & Tattoo Facilities | Massage Therapy Facilities |
AVERAGE LEVEL OF CUSTOMER INTERACTION
EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE MEASURES
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS SCREENS AT CHECKOUT COUNTERS?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SANITIZATION PRACTICES IN REGARD TO SUPPLY CHAINS IN YOUR INDUSTRY, SUCH AS SANITIZATION OF INCOMING STOCK, COMPONENT PARTS, RAW MATERIALS, ETC?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE PURCHASE AND USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE), SUCH AS FACE-MASKS OR GLOVES?
CUSTOMER PROTECTIVE MEASURES:
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO CUSTOMERS IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
DO ANY MEASURES REQUIRE A BUSINESS TO GET AN UPDATED BUILDING OCCUPANCY FIRE CODE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY ALLOWED IN THE STORE/FACILITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OR MARKINGS, SUCH AS TAPE ON THE FLOOR IN CHECKOUT LINES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS IN AREAS OF CLOSE PROXIMITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE DESIGNATION OF AN EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM A SPECIFIC DUTY, SUCH AS MONITORING STORE CAPACITY OR CONSISTENTLY SANITIZING A DESIGNATED SURFACE?
Generally, if all organizations follow their common cleaning and sanitization practices the risk of contamination is considerably mitigated. Employees will continue to sanitize work area before the start of business and after the close of business each day according to board guidelines.
AVERAGE LEVEL OF CUSTOMER INTERACTION
EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Barbers will wear protective gloves. o Payment for services may be non-cash only.
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS SCREENS AT CHECKOUT COUNTERS?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SANITIZATION PRACTICES IN REGARD TO SUPPLY CHAINS IN YOUR INDUSTRY, SUCH AS SANITIZATION OF INCOMING STOCK, COMPONENT PARTS, RAW MATERIALS, ETC?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE PURCHASE AND USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE), SUCH AS FACE-MASKS OR GLOVES?
CUSTOMER PROTECTIVE MEASURES:
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO CUSTOMERS IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
DO ANY MEASURES REQUIRE A BUSINESS TO GET AN UPDATED BUILDING OCCUPANCY FIRE CODE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY ALLOWED IN THE STORE/FACILITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OR MARKINGS, SUCH AS TAPE ON THE FLOOR IN CHECKOUT LINES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS IN AREAS OF CLOSE PROXIMITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE DESIGNATION OF AN EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM A SPECIFIC DUTY, SUCH AS MONITORING STORE CAPACITY OR CONSISTENTLY SANITIZING A DESIGNATED SURFACE?
The barber shop will only use one entrance and the door will be cleaned using disinfectant every hour. Stylists will sanitize work area before the start business and after the close of business each day
AVERAGE LEVEL OF CUSTOMER INTERACTION
EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE MEASURES
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS SCREENS AT CHECKOUT COUNTERS?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SANITIZATION PRACTICES IN REGARD TO SUPPLY CHAINS IN YOUR INDUSTRY, SUCH AS SANITIZATION OF INCOMING STOCK, COMPONENT PARTS, RAW MATERIALS, ETC?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE PURCHASE AND USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE), SUCH AS FACE-MASKS OR GLOVES?
CUSTOMER PROTECTIVE MEASURES:
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO CUSTOMERS IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
DO ANY MEASURES REQUIRE A BUSINESS TO GET AN UPDATED BUILDING OCCUPANCY FIRE CODE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY ALLOWED IN THE STORE/FACILITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OR MARKINGS, SUCH AS TAPE ON THE FLOOR IN CHECKOUT LINES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS IN AREAS OF CLOSE PROXIMITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE DESIGNATION OF AN EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM A SPECIFIC DUTY, SUCH AS MONITORING STORE CAPACITY OR CONSISTENTLY SANITIZING A DESIGNATED SURFACE?
Generally, if all organizations follow their common cleaning and sanitization practices risk of contamination is considerably mitigated. Employees will continue to sanitize work area before the start business and after the close of business each day according to board guidelines.
AVERAGE LEVEL OF CUSTOMER INTERACTION
Provide services for manicures and pedicures; gel polish manicures; dip manicures and acrylic nail treatment. Work requires direct physical contact with the customer.
EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Services will be provided by appointment only, no walk-in customers.
Customers will be required to wash their hands upon entering the building and also before each treatment.
Signs will be posted at the entrance and eye-level at each workstation stating that any customer who has a fever or exhibits symptoms of COVID-19 must reschedule their appointment.
Salons will limit the number of customers in the salon to one per technician.
Salons with three or fewer technicians may resume operations so long as social distancing and other measures described herein are maintained. o Salons with four or more technicians must stagger the work schedules so that no more than 50% of the normal number of technicians will be in the salon at a time.
Technician stations will be separated by at least six feet apart from other stations.
All technicians will wear facemasks.
Technicians will wear protective gloves.
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
Owner will meet with all technicians communicate the above measures verbally and in writing.
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
No cleansing, disinfecting, and sanitizing outside of the normal scope of operations would be required to reopen.
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS SCREENS AT CHECKOUT COUNTERS?
No. Only protective facemasks and gloves.
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SANITIZATION PRACTICES IN REGARD TO SUPPLY CHAINS IN YOUR INDUSTRY, SUCH AS SANITIZATION OF INCOMING STOCK, COMPONENT PARTS, RAW MATERIALS, ETC?
No. However, stylists will sanitize all equipment and chairs after providing services to each client.
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE PURCHASE AND USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE), SUCH AS FACE-MASKS OR GLOVES?
Yes. Facemasks and gloves will be required. One facemask can be used per day. Gloves will be disposed of and changed after each client.
CUSTOMER PROTECTIVE MEASURES:
No technician who has a fever or exhibits symptoms of COVID-19 will provide services to customers. The temperature of each technician will be checked before the technician meets with the first customer of the day.
The number of customers in a salon will be limited to three or 50% of normal capacity, whichever is more.
Waiting areas will be closed.
Technician stations must be at least 6 feet apart.
Technicians will wear protective facemasks and gloves.
Any tools designed for one-time use will be discarded after use.
All equipment and workstations will be cleansed, disinfected and sanitized between customers.
The salon will not provide books, magazines, or any reading material for customers.
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO CUSTOMERS IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
Measures will be posted on the front door/window and at eye-level at each workstation.
Measures will be communicated via social media (Facebook/Instagram) and on the salon’s website.
DO ANY MEASURES REQUIRE A BUSINESS TO GET AN UPDATED BUILDING OCCUPANCY FIRE CODE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY ALLOWED IN THE STORE/FACILITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OR MARKINGS, SUCH AS TAPE ON THE FLOOR IN CHECKOUT LINES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS IN AREAS OF CLOSE PROXIMITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE DESIGNATION OF AN EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM A SPECIFIC DUTY, SUCH AS MONITORING STORE CAPACITY OR CONSISTENTLY SANITIZING A DESIGNATED SURFACE?
The salon will only use one entrance and the door will be cleaned using disinfectant every hour. Stylists will sanitize work area before the start business and after the close of business each day.
AVERAGE LEVEL OF CUSTOMER INTERACTION
EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE MEASURES
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS SCREENS AT CHECKOUT COUNTERS?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SANITIZATION PRACTICES IN REGARD TO SUPPLY CHAINS IN YOUR INDUSTRY, SUCH AS SANITIZATION OF INCOMING STOCK, COMPONENT PARTS, RAW MATERIALS, ETC?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE PURCHASE AND USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE), SUCH AS FACE-MASKS OR GLOVES?
CUSTOMER PROTECTIVE MEASURES:
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO CUSTOMERS IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
DO ANY MEASURES REQUIRE A BUSINESS TO GET AN UPDATED BUILDING OCCUPANCY FIRE CODE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY ALLOWED IN THE STORE/FACILITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OR MARKINGS, SUCH AS TAPE ON THE FLOOR IN CHECKOUT LINES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS IN AREAS OF CLOSE PROXIMITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE DESIGNATION OF AN EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM A SPECIFIC DUTY, SUCH AS MONITORING STORE CAPACITY OR CONSISTENTLY SANITIZING A DESIGNATED SURFACE?
The Professional Indoor Tanning Industry is a “no-touch” industry and has many of the same characteristics as retail mercantile establishments. This industry it sometimes utilized by dermatological patients at the referral of their doctor. Following professional and routine sanitization of tanning facilities and tanning equipment as well all adherence to recommended guidelines for employees and customers should ensure that risk of COVID-19 transmission is low.
OVERVIEW
The Centers for Disease Control has issued significant guidance about how best to deal with COVID 19 in the childcare setting. Childcare facilities should operate in compliance with the KDHE issued health orders regarding child/staff ratios, limitation of 11 children in a childcare facility at any time.
Childcare service facilities should take every reasonable measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Hand washing, wish soap and water, is the preferred method of sanitation according to KDHE guidelines. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces. Employees should wear a facemask.
Children and staff who have a temperature or exhibit any other COVID-19 symptoms should stay home. Childcare facilities should be immediately notified if any staff members or children exhibit COVID-19 symptoms. Childcare facilities should establish procedures guaranteeing that children or staff who begin exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms after the start of each day are separated from others and sent home as soon as possible. Childcare facilities should establish procedures for administering temperature screening of staff on arrival every day. Anyone living in a home-based Child Care facility should follow the same guidelines as employees who work there.
All childcare facilities should ensure sure that all contact information for parents, staff and emergency contacts is current and establish a process for quickly Childcare facilities should establish communicating with families, staff, and emergency contacts. Staff who are at greater risk from COVID19 should consult with health professionals to assess their risk of currently working with children. Ensure that child/staff ratios are in compliance with KDHE guidelines and health orders regarding maximum number of children per classroom.
Considering the difficulty of consistently implementing social distancing within childcare facilities the CDC recommends that each class should include the same children and staff each day. Each group should be self-contained, particularly if the group is serving children of health care workers or first responders who have an increased likelihood of exposure to COVID-19. Childcare facilities should limit the mixing of children on playground and play areas. Childcare facilities should consider staggering arrival and drop-off times of children in separate classes to limit direct contact between parents and children from separate classes.
Childcare centers should prioritize sanitization and developing a daily schedule for sanitizing all high traffic areas as well as frequently touched items and surfaces. Childcare facilities should follow all CDC recommended cleaning guidelines.
AVERAGE LEVEL OF CUSTOMER INTERACTION
EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE MEASURES
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS SCREENS AT CHECKOUT COUNTERS?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SANITIZATION PRACTICES IN REGARD TO SUPPLY CHAINS IN YOUR INDUSTRY, SUCH AS SANITIZATION OF INCOMING STOCK, COMPONENT PARTS, RAW MATERIALS, ETC?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE PURCHASE AND USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE), SUCH AS FACE-MASKS OR GLOVES?
CUSTOMER PROTECTIVE MEASURES:
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
DO ANY MEASURES REQUIRE A BUSINESS TO GET AN UPDATED BUILDING OCCUPANCY FIRE CODE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY ALLOWED IN THE STORE/FACILITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OR MARKINGS, SUCH AS TAPE ON THE FLOOR IN CHECKOUT LINES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS IN AREAS OF CLOSE PROXIMITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE DESIGNATION OF AN EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM A SPECIFIC DUTY, SUCH AS MONITORING STORE CAPACITY OR CONSISTENTLY SANITIZING A DESIGNATED SURFACE?
AVERAGE LEVEL OF CUSTOMER INTERACTION
EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE MEASURES
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS SCREENS AT CHECKOUT COUNTERS?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SANITIZATION PRACTICES IN REGARD TO SUPPLY CHAINS IN YOUR INDUSTRY, SUCH AS SANITIZATION OF INCOMING STOCK, COMPONENT PARTS, RAW MATERIALS, ETC?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE PURCHASE AND USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE), SUCH AS FACE-MASKS OR GLOVES?
CUSTOMER PROTECTIVE MEASURES:
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO CUSTOMERS IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
DO ANY MEASURES REQUIRE A BUSINESS TO GET AN UPDATED BUILDING OCCUPANCY FIRE CODE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY ALLOWED IN THE STORE/FACILITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OR MARKINGS, SUCH AS TAPE ON THE FLOOR IN CHECKOUT LINES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS IN AREAS OF CLOSE PROXIMITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE DESIGNATION OF AN EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM A SPECIFIC DUTY, SUCH AS MONITORING STORE CAPACITY OR CONSISTENTLY SANITIZING A DESIGNATED SURFACE?
AVERAGE LEVEL OF CUSTOMER INTERACTION
EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE MEASURES
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS SCREENS AT CHECKOUT COUNTERS?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SANITIZATION PRACTICES IN REGARD TO SUPPLY CHAINS IN YOUR INDUSTRY, SUCH AS SANITIZATION OF INCOMING STOCK, COMPONENT PARTS, RAW MATERIALS, ETC?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE PURCHASE AND USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE), SUCH AS FACE-MASKS OR GLOVES?
CUSTOMER PROTECTIVE MEASURES:
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
DO ANY MEASURES REQUIRE A BUSINESS TO GET AN UPDATED BUILDING OCCUPANCY FIRE CODE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY ALLOWED IN THE STORE/FACILITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OR MARKINGS, SUCH AS TAPE ON THE FLOOR IN CHECKOUT LINES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS IN AREAS OF CLOSE PROXIMITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE DESIGNATION OF AN EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM A SPECIFIC DUTY, SUCH AS MONITORING STORE CAPACITY OR CONSISTENTLY SANITIZING A DESIGNATED SURFACE?
With regard to Physical Therapy clinics, patients and employees will be protected from the transmission of COVID-19 by a number of protective measures. These protective measures include, but are not limited to, rescheduling of appointments if a patient is displaying symptoms of COVID-19, waiting room areas will be closed to the general public, all therapists and staff will wear facemasks and gloves, protective shields will be installed at all point of sale counters, patients will be encouraged to wear facemasks, all staff will receive extensive training on the correct use of PPE, and all clinics will perform stringent and enhanced cleaning between treating patients.
AVERAGE LEVEL OF CUSTOMER INTERACTION
Routine eye examinations, eyeglasses, and contact lens fittings. Work requires direct physical contact with patients. This may involve touching members of the public on the face, coming in contact with mucous membranes (conjunctiva) and bodily fluids (tears, mucous).
EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE MEASURES
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS SCREENS AT CHECKOUT COUNTERS?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SANITIZATION PRACTICES IN REGARD TO SUPPLY CHAINS IN YOUR INDUSTRY, SUCH AS SANITIZATION OF INCOMING STOCK, COMPONENT PARTS, RAW MATERIALS, ETC?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE PURCHASE AND USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE), SUCH AS FACE-MASKS OR GLOVES?
CUSTOMER PROTECTIVE MEASURES:
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
DO ANY MEASURES REQUIRE A BUSINESS TO GET AN UPDATED BUILDING OCCUPANCY FIRE CODE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY ALLOWED IN THE STORE/FACILITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OR MARKINGS, SUCH AS TAPE ON THE FLOOR IN CHECKOUT LINES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS IN AREAS OF CLOSE PROXIMITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE DESIGNATION OF AN EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM A SPECIFIC DUTY, SUCH AS MONITORING STORE CAPACITY OR CONSISTENTLY SANITIZING A DESIGNATED SURFACE?
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
DO ANY MEASURES REQUIRE A BUSINESS TO GET AN UPDATED BUILDING OCCUPANCY FIRE CODE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY ALLOWED IN THE STORE/FACILITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OR MARKINGS, SUCH AS TAPE ON THE FLOOR IN CHECKOUT LINES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS IN AREAS OF CLOSE PROXIMITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE DESIGNATION OF AN EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM A SPECIFIC DUTY, SUCH AS MONITORING STORE CAPACITY OR CONSISTENTLY SANITIZING A DESIGNATED SURFACE?
The practice will only use one public entrance and the door will be cleaned using disinfectant every hour. Employees will sanitize their work area before the start business and after the close of business each day. A notice will be posted encouraging customers to use credit/debit cards or PayPal/Venmo (if available) for payment for services payments.
GAMING FACILITIES INCLUDED:
Racetracks | Casinos | Bingo Halls |
AVERAGE LEVEL OF CUSTOMER INTERACTION
EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE MEASURES
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS SCREENS AT CHECKOUT COUNTERS?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SANITIZATION PRACTICES IN REGARD TO SUPPLY CHAINS IN YOUR INDUSTRY, SUCH AS SANITIZATION OF INCOMING STOCK, COMPONENT PARTS, RAW MATERIALS, ETC?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE PURCHASE AND USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE), SUCH AS FACE-MASKS OR GLOVES?
CUSTOMER PROTECTIVE MEASURES:
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
DO ANY MEASURES REQUIRE A BUSINESS TO GET AN UPDATED BUILDING OCCUPANCY FIRE CODE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY ALLOWED IN THE STORE/FACILITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OR MARKINGS, SUCH AS TAPE ON THE FLOOR IN CHECKOUT LINES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS IN AREAS OF CLOSE PROXIMITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE DESIGNATION OF AN EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM A SPECIFIC DUTY, SUCH AS MONITORING STORE CAPACITY OR CONSISTENTLY SANITIZING A DESIGNATED SURFACE?
In an effort to protect both patrons and employees of gaming facilities, management should employ numerous safety measures. These safety measures should include: taking the temperatures of all employees prior to entering the facility, posting of signs that prohibits the entrance of any customer if they have experienced a fever or exhibits COVID-19 symptoms, limiting the number of employees and guaranteeing a 6-foot distance between patrons, encouraging touch-free payment options for wagers and payouts, staggering of machine usage, cleaning of machines and BINGO aides, and requiring PPE usage by staff as needed. Sanitizing protocols should be put in place by management in accordance with CDC guidelines.
AVERAGE LEVEL OF CUSTOMER INTERACTION
EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE MEASURES
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS SCREENS AT CHECKOUT COUNTERS?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SANITIZATION PRACTICES IN REGARD TO SUPPLY CHAINS IN YOUR INDUSTRY, SUCH AS SANITIZATION OF INCOMING STOCK, COMPONENT PARTS, RAW MATERIALS, ETC?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE PURCHASE AND USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE), SUCH AS FACE-MASKS OR GLOVES?
CUSTOMER PROTECTIVE MEASURES:
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
DO ANY MEASURES REQUIRE A BUSINESS TO GET AN UPDATED BUILDING OCCUPANCY FIRE CODE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY ALLOWED IN THE STORE/FACILITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OR MARKINGS, SUCH AS TAPE ON THE FLOOR IN CHECKOUT LINES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS IN AREAS OF CLOSE PROXIMITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE DESIGNATION OF AN EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM A SPECIFIC DUTY, SUCH AS MONITORING STORE CAPACITY OR CONSISTENTLY SANITIZING A DESIGNATED SURFACE?
Exercise facilities can safely reopen by following CDC recommended guidelines for sanitization and social distancing. Machines and/or equipment can be placed at a safe distance of 6 feet to discourage close contact between customers. Where necessary, additional barriers may be installed to avoid contact between customers. Customers and employees should be encouraged to wear PPE where applicable.
AVERAGE LEVEL OF CUSTOMER INTERACTION
EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE MEASURES
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS SCREENS AT CHECKOUT COUNTERS?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SANITIZATION PRACTICES IN REGARD TO SUPPLY CHAINS IN YOUR INDUSTRY, SUCH AS SANITIZATION OF INCOMING STOCK, COMPONENT PARTS, RAW MATERIALS, ETC?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE PURCHASE AND USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE), SUCH AS FACE-MASKS OR GLOVES?
CUSTOMER PROTECTIVE MEASURES:
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
DO ANY MEASURES REQUIRE A BUSINESS TO GET AN UPDATED BUILDING OCCUPANCY FIRE CODE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY ALLOWED IN THE STORE/FACILITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OR MARKINGS, SUCH AS TAPE ON THE FLOOR IN CHECKOUT LINES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS IN AREAS OF CLOSE PROXIMITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE DESIGNATION OF AN EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM A SPECIFIC DUTY, SUCH AS MONITORING STORE CAPACITY OR CONSISTENTLY SANITIZING A DESIGNATED SURFACE?
In order to protect the general public and their employees, museums will put strict social distancing and sanitization protocols in place. They will maintain a distance of six feet between patrons throughout the museum. Museums will implement extensive and stringent cleaning methods in their facilities to avoid to transmission of the virus the causes COVID-19.
AVERAGE LEVEL OF CUSTOMER INTERACTION
EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE MEASURES
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS SCREENS AT CHECKOUT COUNTERS?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SANITIZATION PRACTICES IN REGARD TO SUPPLY CHAINS IN YOUR INDUSTRY, SUCH AS SANITIZATION OF INCOMING STOCK, COMPONENT PARTS, RAW MATERIALS, ETC?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE PURCHASE AND USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE), SUCH AS FACE-MASKS OR GLOVES?
CUSTOMER PROTECTIVE MEASURES:
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
DO ANY MEASURES REQUIRE A BUSINESS TO GET AN UPDATED BUILDING OCCUPANCY FIRE CODE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY ALLOWED IN THE STORE/FACILITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OR MARKINGS, SUCH AS TAPE ON THE FLOOR IN CHECKOUT LINES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS IN AREAS OF CLOSE PROXIMITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE DESIGNATION OF AN EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM A SPECIFIC DUTY, SUCH AS MONITORING STORE CAPACITY OR CONSISTENTLY SANITIZING A DESIGNATED SURFACE?
Ensuring that social distancing measures are implemented in high traffic areas will be the key component to combatting COVID-19 in this industry. These measures can be communicated to businesses in this industry by a public press release and/or an announcement by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
YOUTH ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDED:
Baseball | Softball |
COACH AND PLAYER PROTECTIVE MEASURES
The following health and safety measures should be implemented along with additional league, municipal, county, state, and CDC recommendations:
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS SCREENS AT CHECKOUT COUNTERS?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SANITIZATION PRACTICES IN REGARD TO SUPPLY CHAINS IN YOUR INDUSTRY, SUCH AS SANITIZATION OF INCOMING STOCK, COMPONENT PARTS, RAW MATERIALS, ETC?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE PURCHASE AND USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE), SUCH AS FACE-MASKS OR GLOVES?
Maintaining social distancing and following the measures recommended in this section will be critical to establishing safe and healthy operations of youth recreational activities and sports. The application of the recommendations may vary by sport; however, these measures should not exclude or largely deviate from how they are described in this section.
AVERAGE LEVEL OF CUSTOMER INTERACTION
EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE MEASURES
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS SCREENS AT CHECKOUT COUNTERS?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SANITIZATION PRACTICES IN REGARD TO SUPPLY CHAINS IN YOUR INDUSTRY, SUCH AS SANITIZATION OF INCOMING STOCK, COMPONENT PARTS, RAW MATERIALS, ETC?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE PURCHASE AND USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE), SUCH AS FACE-MASKS OR GLOVES?
CUSTOMER PROTECTIVE MEASURES:
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
DO ANY MEASURES REQUIRE A BUSINESS TO GET AN UPDATED BUILDING OCCUPANCY FIRE CODE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY ALLOWED IN THE STORE/FACILITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OR MARKINGS, SUCH AS TAPE ON THE FLOOR IN CHECKOUT LINES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS IN AREAS OF CLOSE PROXIMITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE DESIGNATION OF AN EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM A SPECIFIC DUTY, SUCH AS MONITORING STORE CAPACITY OR CONSISTENTLY SANITIZING A DESIGNATED SURFACE?
AVERAGE LEVEL OF CUSTOMER INTERACTION
EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE MEASURES
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS SCREENS AT CHECKOUT COUNTERS?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SANITIZATION PRACTICES IN REGARD TO SUPPLY CHAINS IN YOUR INDUSTRY, SUCH AS SANITIZATION OF INCOMING STOCK, COMPONENT PARTS, RAW MATERIALS, ETC?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE PURCHASE AND USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE), SUCH AS FACE-MASKS OR GLOVES?
CUSTOMER PROTECTIVE MEASURES:
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
DO ANY MEASURES REQUIRE A BUSINESS TO GET AN UPDATED BUILDING OCCUPANCY FIRE CODE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY ALLOWED IN THE STORE/FACILITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OR MARKINGS, SUCH AS TAPE ON THE FLOOR IN CHECKOUT LINES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS IN AREAS OF CLOSE PROXIMITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE DESIGNATION OF AN EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM A SPECIFIC DUTY, SUCH AS MONITORING STORE CAPACITY OR CONSISTENTLY SANITIZING A DESIGNATED SURFACE?
Tenant education is important. Utilize lock boxes and implement one day showings. Reduce client attendance for showings; Clients should be cleaning their homes. When possible move to a virtual showing platform ONLY for home showings of occupied properties. It is difficult to guarantee safety for buyers and sellers while showing occupied property. There is still risk with unoccupied property, but at least having everyone sanitize hands and wear masks in the property protects buyers. Employment of videographers to shoot virtual tours eliminating homes not attractive to potential buyers and making actual showings more effective and eliminating potential exposure for both sellers and potential buyers would be helpful.
AVERAGE LEVEL OF CUSTOMER INTERACTION
EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE MEASURES
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS SCREENS AT CHECKOUT COUNTERS?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SANITIZATION PRACTICES IN REGARD TO SUPPLY CHAINS IN YOUR INDUSTRY, SUCH AS SANITIZATION OF INCOMING STOCK, COMPONENT PARTS, RAW MATERIALS, ETC?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE PURCHASE AND USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE), SUCH AS FACE-MASKS OR GLOVES?
CUSTOMER PROTECTIVE MEASURES:
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
DO ANY MEASURES REQUIRE A BUSINESS TO GET AN UPDATED BUILDING OCCUPANCY FIRE CODE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY ALLOWED IN THE STORE/FACILITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OR MARKINGS, SUCH AS TAPE ON THE FLOOR IN CHECKOUT LINES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS IN AREAS OF CLOSE PROXIMITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE DESIGNATION OF AN EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM A SPECIFIC DUTY, SUCH AS MONITORING STORE CAPACITY OR CONSISTENTLY SANITIZING A DESIGNATED SURFACE?
AVERAGE LEVEL OF CUSTOMER INTERACTION
EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE MEASURES
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS SCREENS AT CHECKOUT COUNTERS?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SANITIZATION PRACTICES IN REGARD TO SUPPLY CHAINS IN YOUR INDUSTRY, SUCH AS SANITIZATION OF INCOMING STOCK, COMPONENT PARTS, RAW MATERIALS, ETC?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE PURCHASE AND USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE), SUCH AS FACE-MASKS OR GLOVES?
CUSTOMER PROTECTIVE MEASURES:
HOW CAN THESE MEASURES BE COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES IN A CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MANNER ACROSS THE INDUSTRY?
DO ANY MEASURES REQUIRE A BUSINESS TO GET AN UPDATED BUILDING OCCUPANCY FIRE CODE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY ALLOWED IN THE STORE/FACILITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL OR PARTICULAR CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE INSTALLMENT OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OR MARKINGS, SUCH AS TAPE ON THE FLOOR IN CHECKOUT LINES?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS IN AREAS OF CLOSE PROXIMITY?
WILL THESE MEASURES REQUIRE THE DESIGNATION OF AN EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM A SPECIFIC DUTY, SUCH AS MONITORING STORE CAPACITY OR CONSISTENTLY SANITIZING A DESIGNATED SURFACE?
Each organization should develop a thorough plan before resuming operations. Each organization should clearly communicate that plan using press releases, internal and external memo’s, facility-wide use of signage, and verbally during team meetings.
OVERVIEW
In order to keep markets open and to maintain business continuity across the industry, we must all follow all relevant local, state, and federal mandates. If we do not act responsibly in taking necessary measures, we will lose the ability to operate.
We ask that you take these steps to mitigate disease spread and create contingency plans accordingly. The following strategies may be beneficial to prepare your operations:
Starting Monday, May 4, a driving lane width restriction of 10 feet will be in effect on K-47 from the K-7 junction at Girard east to the U.S. 69 junction.
According to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), the width restriction will remain in effect for about one month, while storm sewer pipe is placed across K-47 at Ozark Street in Girard.
Persons with questions may contact Bob Gudgen, (620) 308-7621, or Priscilla Petersen, (620) 902-6433.
DCF To Reopen Low Income Energy Assistance Program
New application period begins May 1
Department for Children and Families Secretary Laura Howard today announced the agency is adding a second opportunity for Kansans to apply for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). The new application period begins May 1 and runs through May 29.
“Given the current circumstances we want to be responsive to the needs of low-income households,” Howard said. “I urge anyone who may have missed the original application deadline or who may be having financial difficulty because of the COVID-19 pandemic to take advantage of this opportunity.”
LIEAP provides an annual benefit to help qualifying households pay winter heating bills. Persons with disabilities, older adults and families with children are the primary groups assisted. In 2019, about 33,000 households received an average benefit of $576.
To qualify, applicants must be responsible for direct payment of their heating bills. Income eligibility requirements are set at 130 percent of the federal poverty level. The level of benefit varies according to household income, number of people living in the home, type of residence, type of heating fuel and utility rates. Eligibility is based on an applicant’s heating bill. If an applicant needs assistance covering electric costs, they need to request the benefit be split between the two utilities.
Applicants need to have made payments on their heating bill two out of the last three months. Those payments must be equal to or exceed $80 or the total balance due on their energy bills, whichever is less.
If an applicant has already received a LIEAP benefit during the 2020 LIEAP season they are not eligible to receive another payment.
The application will be available beginning May 1.
Visit www.lieap.dcf.ks.gov to apply and for additional information.
Income eligibility determination:
Persons Living at the Address | Maximum Gross Monthly Income |
1 | $1,354 |
2 | $1,832 |
3 | $2,311 |
4 | $2,790 |
5 | $3,269 |
6 | $3,748 |
7 | $4,227 |
8 | $4,705 |
9 | $5,184 |
10 | $5,663 |
11 | $6,142 |
12 | $6,621 |
+1 | $479 for each additional person |
Governor Kelly to unveil official Kansas plan to reopen
Governor Laura Kelly will deliver an address Thursday evening on her administration’s official plan to reopen Kansas as the state addresses the COVID 19 pandemic.
The address will be broadcast on live television and available to radio stations in Kansas, and on the Governor’s Facebook page.
When: 6:30 p.m. CST until speech is concluded on Thursday, April 30, from a local film studio. Satellite information to follow.
Where: Check your local listings for information on the live and replayed broadcast.
The Governor will not have daily afternoon press briefings Thursday and Friday this week.
Click below:
April 14, 2020 Tuesday 9:00 am
The Bourbon County Commission met in open session via Facebook, the Commissioners, Shane Walker, the County Counselor and the County Clerk (via telephone) was all present for the meeting.
Lynne Oharah said that Josh Jones had volunteered to head a committee to try and get the 1% Sales Tax passed again by the voters. Jim Harris stated that in 1999-2000 a committee was formed and helped get this passed then. Nick made a motion to name Josh Jones to chair the Committee for the 1% Sales Tax for the hard surface road, Jeff seconded and all approved. Josh Jones will start this process immediately.
Nick Ruhl reported that a person had been hunting on their own land on 250th and was hit with bullets from another shooter on a nearby road, after review it was determined that the road belonged to the landowner and the landowner could put a gate and lock up to keep people off of the road; Jim Harris will contact the landowner.
Jeff Fischer asked Jim Harris to review who was responsible for the gravel road maintenance in an area in Drywood Township.
Jim Harris said they had started doing ditch work on the Lake Road. Jim said they hadn’t started work on Hackberry Road due to the water in the area.
Justin Meeks said that the March sales tax revenue was down. The income from the sales tax revenue will determine how much road work can be done. The Commissioners plan to do as much as they can afford. Jeff said in 2019 they paved 17 lane miles.
The County received hay bids for property the County owns on Native Road as well as Elm Creek Lake. Alex Bowman bid $2,800 and Mike Mason bid $1,800 for the mow able hay at Elm Creek Lake; Pat Murphy bid $161 for the mow able hay at 225th & Native Road. Nick made a motion to approve the bid from Pat Murphy for Native Road and Alex Bowman for Elm Creek Lake, Jeff seconded and all approved.
Jeff asked Jim Harris to review a device that is used to clean out culverts; Jim said he would.
Jim Harris said the County needed to get financing options from local banks as well as US Bank for the financing of the 2 new Mack Dump trucks that the County recently took possession of. He said the total purchase price for both was $291,538 less the $68,000 trade in for a total due of $223,538. Nick made a motion to get bids for financing the trucks for a five year note, Jeff seconded and all approved.
Jim Harris said they recently paid off the paver that was purchased two years ago.
Jim said the grader operators have been working; he said one grader is having mechanical issues.
Jim and the Commissioners discussed possibly closing the Landfill on some Saturdays to eliminate overtime; Jim said they could stager the employees at the Landfill to keep the Landfill open on Saturdays without causing overtime.
Jeff reported sharp rock on Fern Road near the Missouri line; Jeff asked Jim to do maintenance on the road.
Nick asked Jim how many keys were out for the Landfill gate; Jim said he didn’t think any since they had changed the lock, but said he would find out.
The Commissioners discussed the work structure due to the COVID-19 virus; Jim said he had issued two warnings to his employees and said they are keeping their employees separated. Lynne said some businesses are taking the temperatures (prior to work) of their employees due to the virus.
Appraiser Clint Anderson and Matt Quick met with the Commissioner regarding trading in their 2013 truck for one used SUV for the Appraiser’s office use. Clint felt that there was enough surplus money in the NRP fund to pay for a vehicle. They had quotes for two used Equinox’s and one Edge with a trade in difference of $6,900-$10,000. Nick suggested before trading in the truck that they consider using the truck for Road & Bridge or sell the truck to the City if they needed it, Matt suggested considering using the truck for the Courthouse custodial use. The Commissioners suggested that they get quotes for a new vehicle and shop locally if they can. The Commissioners decided to wait until after the 2019 audit is complete and review the remainder of 2020 funds to see what funds are available before deciding to purchase a vehicle.
The Commissioners rebid work to be done to the East steps and the South steps of the Courthouse; Mid Continental was the only bidder. They bid $87,505 for the base work and $2,600 for alternate work of the stone cleaning. Lynne made a motion to consider the bid after the 2019 audit is complete, Jeff seconded and all approved.
Economic Development Director Jody Hoener met with the Commissioners; she said that the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team is eligible for a $10,000 grant for the purchase of a mini dozer to be used for the county-wide trail use. She said this equipment could be carried under the County’s KCAMP insurance policy and under the County’s KWORCC work comp. insurance. She estimated the work comp insurance to cost approximately $55 for 100 volunteer hours. She said KWORCC required the volunteer hours be tracked and documented training for the equipment. Jody asked the Commissioners to approve the grant request. Lynne made a motion to apply for the grant for the mini dozer, Nick seconded and all approved and signed the application. Jody said the ABC Trails is now called the Prairie Pathways.
Lynne made a motion to approved Resolution 14-20; a salary resolution increasing the wages for the District Court Bailiff position #1, adding District Court Bailiff position #2 and adding a Personnel Director position, Jeff seconded and all approved the resolution.
Jody Hoener met with the Commissioners to discuss Bourbon County’s goal to facilitate an effective path forward and our work to build infrastructure needed to move from phase one to phase two of the COVID-19 pandemic reopening roadmap. Her presentation follows…
“March 14, 2020 Bourbon County Commission declared a state of disaster as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Shortly after on March 26, 2020 the Southeast Kansas Multi County Health Department Officer issued an order to stay at home. Since that time there has been measurable progress at the county level, building a framework and preparing for when the Governor of Kansas tells Kansans we can reopen.
Bourbon County Commissioners realized the severity of the situation and acted swiftly in declaring an emergency existed. This resulted in opening doors to federal resources. Bourbon County Emergency Management has worked diligently to keep our frontline healthcare workers safe with the necessary personal protective equipment, PPE. Available relief has been communicated through Facebook, email, radio, webinars, and hosting teleconference meetings with state level government officials such as with David Toland our Secretary of Commerce. In three weeks, we have spoken to almost one hundred different businesses and organizations on a regular basis. At this time, we have reports of almost $4.6 million in relief to businesses awarded or applied for in our community.
Our community has responded to the crisis informed, safely, and appropriately. Our framework, the roadmap to facilitate an effective path forward to reopening, has likewise been informed by experts in their field, researched heavily to ensure safety, and appropriate needs have been identified. We do not have timeline, but we know what the triggers are to move to the next phase. Planning for each phase now should begin so the infrastructure is in place when it is time to transition. Phases are identified in the most well renowned plan called National Coronavirus Response: A Road Map to Recovery by the American Enterprise Institute.
The phase we are in right now is called “Slow the Spread.” Experts are saying to move on we must see a slowed rate of infection and our healthcare infrastructure must be scaled up to safely manage the outbreak and care for the sick. This includes using technology available to us, at its full potential, to keep our healthcare workforce, ambulance crews, and law enforcement officers safe.
The next phase is a State by State Reopening and will be determined by Governor Laura Kelly. However, we anticipate there will continue to be some physical distancing measures and limitations mandated on gathering to prevent another accelerated outbreak.
Phase three is when physical distancing restrictions can be lifted. We can reach this point when we are using technology to screen our vulnerable populations and essential workers and collect data regionally, statewide, and perhaps even nationwide. Of course, testing, once available, will be a key component. It is so important that it is worth repeating: Planning for each phase now should begin so the infrastructure is in place when it is time to transition.
The County team diligently on the needed infrastructure for when we are allowed to transition out of the current phase of slowing the spread to the next phase and beyond. For the last three weeks, we have been very intentional and strategic with our efforts with a goal to facilitate an effective path forward.
We have identified our needs in a one pager:
These include:
1. Rapid data collection of essential workers
2. Increase communication between public/private healthcare sectors
3. Improve patient communication
4. Promote a consistent message
We have articulated the required inputs to reach our goals in our Quad Chart.
These required inputs include:
1. Access to technology that can be used to tele-triage and screen our healthcare providers, the essential workforce, and the vulnerable populations. This allows for a more targeted approach to containing the COVID-19 Coronavirus.
2. Build many partnerships with experts and essential businesses such as: MRGlobal, Heart to Heart International, the healthcare sector, KDHE, public health, emergency management, nursing homes and assisted livings, law enforcement agencies, and major employers.
3. Funding through public/private relationships.
4. Equipment to keep frontline workers safe with needed PPE, a data base with software to support the self-reporting tele- screening, collection, entry and analysis of data taken during triage, testing, and recovery, and finally ensure our healthcare providers have increased testing capabilities.
There are two critical components that will be required for our community to move forward:
1. Screening and Data Collection
2. Testing and Test Kits
The Federal Government has yet to bring forth a plan. The most prominent plan widely used is the American Enterprise Institute’s Road Map to Reopening. This report calls for the need to screen and collect data on target populations. Like many chambers of commerce, cities, counties, and state governments, Bourbon County has created a roadmap and the framework to facilitate an effective path forward. “We have to have a starting point, and this is our starting point” Lynne Oharah. “This is a long-term process. Our team does an extraordinary amount of data mining and researching expert advice.”
Experts are telling us that to reopen society will require regular testing and a reliable, fast nationwide reporting network. One of the ways identified to contain the virus is to screen patients. Because the virus is so contagious even those who may have the virus need to be quarantined.
This roadmap has been our guide the last three weeks and we have made progress in our effort to facilitate an effective path forward by obtaining one of the key components. We have been working with Dr. Roger Harris, past Vice President of MRIGlobal, on an ongoing basis and through this relationship we have been able to gain access to a screening and data collection software, at no cost to the county, through Heart to Heart International and MRIGlobal. Both organizations are well regarded in their field and have relationships with the Department of Defense. They have experience in responding to pandemics like Ebola with the same type of technology. Dr. Norman himself, our Secretary of KDHE, remarked positively on the two company’s credibility and reputation.
One of the features of the platform is it provides a self-assessment and guides people where to go should they show symptoms of Coronavirus. An algorithm is used to manage key patients over time. We have had measurable conversations with Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Bourbon County Emergency Management. Randy Cason, President of Ascension Via Christi and Becky Johnson, Public Health Department Nurse have been engaged. Community Health Centers of Southeast Kansas, our primary health provider, has been a critical component in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and will also be an essential partner moving forward. Our next steps will be to continue to reach out and engage our essential healthcare providers. The new technology should be built and available to our community in the next week.
All three commissioners voiced their full support of the plan in moving forward. “It’s an educational type of thing” stated Lynne Oharah, Bourbon County Commission Chair and COVID-19 Manager, “Educating the community on the plan. We need to move forward with this. Jody’s done a great job getting the framework in place and now we need to get all the players on board and get it out to the targeted groups.””
Jody will do a press release with the data. Jeff said once the COVID-19 is stabilized, the goal is to get people back to work. Lynne said the Emergency Preparedness director obtained P.P.E. for County and responder use. Lynne said tragically there has been one death in Bourbon County from the Corona Virus; he said the public will need to be educated to protect themselves from the virus.
Lynne made a motion to go into a 7 minute executive session for Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel, Nick seconded and all approved, (the session included the Commissioners and Justin Meeks). No action was taken.
Lynne made a motion to go into a 30 minute executive session for Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship, Nick seconded and all approved, (the session included the Commissioners and Justin Meeks). No action was taken.
Lynne made a motion to go into a 10 minute executive session for Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship, Nick seconded and all approved, (the session included the Commissioners and Justin Meeks). No action was taken.
At noon, the Commissioners went to lunch and reconvened at 1:30.
Lynne made a motion to go into a 10 minute executive session for personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel, Nick seconded and all approved, (the session included the Commissioners and Bourbon County Attorney Jacqie Spradling). No action was taken.
Will Wallis met with the Commissioners regarding flood damage from April and July 2019. He is trying to complete necessary information by April 24th, for a reimbursement of $130,000 from KDEM for the damages. KDEM has requested but hasn’t received the data needed. Will said he needed to work with Jerad Heckman with Road & Bridge to identify areas (bridges, low water crossings) in the County that suffered damages due to the flooding. Will needs an estimate on the cost of repairs to bring the damaged areas/structures back to the pre-damaged state. Will suggested they review the grader operator maps to identify areas that are always a problem. Will needs to work with Road & Bridge to identify bridges, low water crossings and culverts (that were repaired or replaced) that received damage from the flooding. Will suggested getting input from the grader operators. Jeff will work with Krista with Road & Bridge to identify who worked to fix any flooding issues during the flood so that those worked hours can be charged to the disaster. Nick plans to work with Jim Harris and Jerad Heckman regarding what they need to do for Will.
Fort Scott City Commissioner Pete Allen phoned the Commissioners; Jeff said he had a discussion with Pete, he said Pete wants to promote an Interlocal agreement between the City and County to leverage the strengths, (possibly in gravel, asphalt, HR duties, economic development & municipal court). Lynne said a City Commissioner had also called him, Lynne suggested having the discussion in a different environment. Pete Allen is going to schedule a meeting with an agenda with Lynne and one other City Commissioner to discuss opportunities for integration. There will then be an open meeting scheduled to discuss it further.
Nick made a motion to go into a 10 minute executive session for personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel, Jeff seconded and all approved, (the session included the Commissioners, Justin Meeks and Shane Walker). After the session, Lynne made a motion to put out for bids for all Bourbon County property, (excluding the Law Enforcement Center) an annual bid from contractors for an hourly rate to do any maintenance or installations on heating/air conditioning, plumbing and electrical, the bids will be due May 1st, 2020, Nick seconded and all approved.
Jeff made a motion to give Lynne the authority to make any decisions regarding the HVAC controls and operations at the Law Enforcement Center, Nick seconded and all approved.
The Commissioners approved a Real Property Relief Application for Max & Mary Barbara Fanning.
The Commissioners will not have a regularly scheduled meeting on April 21st, 2020. They will meet again on April 28th, 2020.
At 2:56, Nick made a motion to adjourn, Jeff seconded and all approved.
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
(ss) Lynne Oharah, Chairman
(ss) Jeff Fischer, Commissioner
(ss) Nick Ruhl, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Kendell Mason, Bourbon County Clerk
April 28, 2020, Approved Date
Click below for the update on COVID 19 in Kansas:
Visit the website at covid.ks.gov.
Governor Laura Kelly on Monday announced the launch of a new and comprehensive State of Kansas website for resources regarding COVID-19.
The site, covid.ks.gov, is a centralized place for Kansans seeking resources and up-to-date information, as the state responds to, and recovers from damage done by the COVID-19 pandemic. The site is ADA compliant, mobile optimized and will be available in Spanish.
“This comprehensive website will help Kansans connect with vital information as the state moves into reopening and recovery, and still offer guidance on ways to stay healthy and stop the spread of the virus,” the Governor said.
The site includes the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) daily case rates, what to do if you experience COVID-19 symptoms, how to protect yourself and more updated information on state resources in place to help Kansans.
Kansans also can learn about volunteer efforts taking place statewide.
The KDHE site, kdheks.gov, will continue to be updated with COVID-19 related health information. As the state begins to expand beyond the medical portion of the pandemic, the new, more comprehensive covid.ks.gov site will provide additional resources related to the state’s recovery efforts.
The new website also features acts of kindness from across the state.
“Seeing the many ways Kansans help one another – especially during this difficult time – is truly inspirational,” Kelly said. “I’m thankful every day for those kind gestures, and we want to do more to celebrate them.”
Visit the website at covid.ks.gov.
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: April 28, 2020
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________
3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Kendell Mason
9:00 – 9:30 Jim Harris
9:30 – 10:00 Financing bids for dump trucks
10:00 – 10:15 Commission to open fish food bids for Elm Creek Lake
10:15 – 10:30 Commissioners to open bids for title work for tax sale
10:45 – 11:00 Rachel Pruitt, Airport Runway Expansion
11:00 – 11:45 Jeff Fischer, MRI Global
11:45 – 12:00 Executive Session – Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel
12:00 – 1:30 Lunch
To view the COVID-19 Surveillance,Diagnostic Testing and Population Monitoring Proposal and Project Agreement, click, below: