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How to Navigate Ongoing Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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C. Onsite Contractors 1. Let the BOD's determine contractor access and limitations. Consider: a. Renovation projects put on hold as determined by the Board b. New renovation projects c. Repair work d. Appliance installation 5. Require all contractors to wear PPE 6. Do not permit any contractor evidencing symptoms of COVID-19 to enter 7. Don't allow contractors to use staff facilities 8. Notify community residents when and where renovation work is occurring, so they can avoid these areas 9. Enforce suspension of work in the home for any violation of these rules D. Management Onsite 1. Ensure workplace is sufficiently stocked with sanitization and PPE supplies 2. Minimize or limit sharing of items and space 3. Institute frequency and scope of all cleaning for public and support areas 4. Leave doors open, reducing touching of handles 5. Adjust workplace schedules to reduce density in the workplace 6. Maintain social distancing as policy for all onsite employees 7. Minimize non-essential travel for employees when on shift 8. Stay abreast of building ventilation technology 9. Monitor regular updates and recommendations a. World Health Organization b. Centers for Disease Control c. State Health Department d. County and municipal health authorities e. Maintain hospital sanitization and cleaning standards 10. Install plexiglass barriers where people have to talk and exchange documents, materials and packages 11. Conduct all meetings virtually via online apps currently available 12. Hold in-person meetings only when necessary, limiting the number of attendees so that social distancing can be adhered to 13. Contemplate modifications to House Rules when necessary, enabling compliance with fluid and dynamic regulations and policies DISCLAIMER: This appendix is provided as an example of how to approach cleaning and safety protocols of amenities, common areas, and other community spaces. Each community and jurisdiction may have varying guidelines or requirements. Boards and councils should engage with professional counsel when developing their specific plans to ensure they are in line with the boards' roles as defined in their community's governing documents.

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