Re- Opening Guidelines

Upon entry of On Our Own of Howard County, Inc. Wellness & Recovery Center the following Safety Precaution below will be enforced while in the center:

Prior to visiting Center

ALL participants,visitors and volunteer must call 24-48 hours in advance to confirm visits and/or schedule appointments at center. Physical distance precautions will be monitored while in center. OOOHCI will not go beyond desired population in Center during our Re-Opening process and to further ensure that we are following mandated State and Local safety protocol & procedures in center.

Anyone coming through the doors of OOOHCI

* Must be wearing a face covering over their nose and mouth

* Must allow employee or volunteer to take their temperature

*Must not eat or drink in the center for safety concerns when removing face mask/ or covering

*NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR ALLOWED SNACKS OR FOOD PANTRY ITEMS WILL BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST

*Must wash hands with soap and water after after entry. If not wearing gloves; or use hand sanitizer as needed; if soap and water is not available in the designated areas to wash hands (Restrooms/ Kitchen area)

*Keep physical Distance of 6 feet apart while visiting center

*Computer use will be limited to 15 minutes to check emails, job search or related activity. and connecting with family via Zoom,Facebook, or other social media and communication platforms

*Must sign agreement & acknowledgement statement on first visits only and follow safety measures

NOTE:

OOOHCI will temporarily close for 2 weeks if a staff, participants/ visitor, or any other member has tested positive for COVID-19. All staff, participants, and volunteers will have to be tested before re-entry into the center. No Van transportation until further notice unless otherwise needed for specific purposes for a member.