COVID-19 Update from Scott DeLong, President/CEO

Hello everyone,
I would like to take a moment to thank you for the extra effort being put forth due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The health, safety, and well being of you and our individuals are of the utmost concern to us.
 
Because the pandemic is ever-changing, our policies must be updated and changed to reflect current laws, regulations, and guidance. CRSI has been working in conjunction with State and local experts to develop the following list of precautions that are required across all CRSI locations. This message is to serve as a reminder of what we should already be doing as well as to clarify some questions we have been receiving.

• Facial Coverings –
  • We already require all employees to wear masks or other face coverings while at work.
  • A new order from Governor DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) was enacted this week makes it mandatory for the entire state. You can view the ODH order in its entirety here.
  • The only exception to this rule is if you can isolate yourself in a room separate from other coworkers and the individuals we serve.
  • This means that some sort of covering must be worn when transporting individuals, working with individuals, and while in common areas of our homes and offices.
• Social Distancing –
  • We already require that in-person meetings be replaced with virtual options. If you need assistance with hosting a virtual meeting, please reach out to our Tech Support Team and they can provide you with your options.
  • We should not be congregating in shared spaces such as break rooms, smoking areas, or other’s offices.
• Travel Quarantine –
  • Following an outbreak at an Ohio long-term care facility in which more than two dozen residents and staff tested positive for COVID-19, Governor DeWine continued to encourage Ohioans to self-quarantine for 14-days after traveling to high-risk areas. The updated list of the high-risk states can be found here.
  • At CRSI, we are taking this a step further and requiring any staff who travel to a high-risk area to self-quarantine for 14-days. This also applies if someone in your household travels to a high-risk area and you are unable to isolate from them.
  • If you will be traveling out of state, you are required to report the location and date(s) to your supervisor. They will communicate this to the CRSI Human Resources department. The details of your self-quarantine will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
• Cleaning and Sanitization –
  • We already require that all high-touch surfaces be cleaned and sanitized multiple times a day.
  • Do not let up on this. We need to continue the practice to help keep the virus out of our settings.

 
Thank you again for your continued efforts. 

Scott DeLong, President/CEO