Tuesday, May 5, 2020

COVID-19 - Reopening Protocols for Recreation Organizations


Covid-19 Mitigation Tools
Cloth Mask, Hand Sanitizer, No-Touch Thermometer

COVID-19 – Reopening Protocols for Recreation Organizations


As many states and local jurisdictions begin their reopening process, QWR believes it is important for recreation groups to be proactive and develop Covid-19 protocols for future in-person meetings and volunteer trail events.

The White House has unveiled Guidelines for Opening Up America Again.  This is a three-phased approach based on the advice of public health experts. These steps will help state and local officials when reopening their economies, getting people back to work, and continuing to protect American lives.

LINK TO WH PHASED REOPENING STRATEGY

That strategy encourages the public to continue the practice of good hygiene as highlighted below:

·         Wash your hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer, especially after touching frequently used items or surfaces

·         Avoid touching your face

·         Sneeze or cough into a tissue, or the inside of your elbow

·         Disinfect frequently used items and surfaces as much as possible

·         Strongly consider using face coverings while in public, and particularly when using mass transit


QWR believes that recreation groups and non-profit conservation organizations may want to add a No-Touch Infrared Thermometer to their list of suggested mitigation tools and PPEs such as cloth masks and hand sanitizers with alcohol content greater than 60%.

LINK TO NIH INFORMATION ON NO TOUCH THERMOMETERS

In some areas of the country where spread of Covid-19 continues having that screening capacity to identify members who are running an elevated temperature makes sense and might help decision-makers lift restrictions on in-person meetings and volunteer events.   

Bo Hui Model T-168 No Touch Thermometer 

QWR suggests that recreation stakeholder groups develop in-person/event meeting protocols that adhere to required social distancing and other Covid-19 health guidelines and obtain cloths masks, hand sanitizer, and possibly a no-touch infrared thermometer that can be included in your post-reopening Covid-19 mitigation strategy.

LINK TO ARTICLE ON DEVELOPING WORKPLACE TEMPERATURE SCREENING

It also important to remember that post-reopening mitigation requirements for in-person meetings and volunteer events may vary widely depending on local, state and federal jurisdictions such as the Forest Service, BLM, State Parks, and County Government.  Be sure and contact them for more specific guidelines or requirements.

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Don Amador worked in the healthcare field for 20 years and served as Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer and Registered Radiologic Technologist



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