COVID-19

BCA Transition Plans

Updated 7/23/20

About COVID-19

The virus is thought to spread mainly from person to-person, including:

• Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
• Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

IN-PERSON EXPERIENCES

BCA will continue to do its part to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus. We will do that by adhering to

safe social distancing practices and CDC protection protocol, until widespread testing or a cure/vaccine is available.   In

continuing with our policy of “abundance of caution”, we have established protocols for all in-person gatherings.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

• We ask that if you have a fever or any symptoms of COVID-19 DO NOT attend.
• At every BCA experience, we will have sanitizing spray, individual hand sanitizer, thermometer, disposable face masks and gloves for attendees if needed.
• All event staff will be provided with and wear a face shield (and gloves if handling food, beverage or money)
• For the time being, name tags will NOT be used

TRANSITION PLANS

JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST 2020

In June, we will slowly begin re-engagement with physical in-person experiences, within the following guidelines:

1. Environments smaller than 10 people (such as Rountables)

• Locations must fit current State guidelines for indoor gatherings
• Locations must be able to accommodate upto 10 people with enough space for at least 6 ft social distancing to be observed
• Attendees must maintain at least six feet (6’) distance when arriving and when seated.
• Face masks must be worn by all attendees when arriving, and while socializing or getting food etc.
• Once seated (at least 6 feet apart) face masks may be removed
• The Green, Yellow, Red comfort zone wristbands must be worn and must be respected by other attendees*

2. Outdoor environments where enough space is afforded for proper social distancing and air circulation.

• Maintain a 6ft distance between you and other attendees
• If social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, attendees should wear a face coverings, in accordance with CDC recommendations
• There shall be no contact between attendees
• Facemasks are always highly recommended, but not required, as long as 6ft social distancing is maintained
• Face masks must be worn if going inside a building (for instance, to use to restroom)
• The COVID Comfort Level wristbands must be worn and must be respected by other attendees*

COVID COMFORT LEVEL WRISTBANDS*

When at any in-person gathering, Attendees will be asked to wear a wristband to communicate their COVID Comfort Zone. Please respect the comfort zone of your fellow Members as we transition to in-person gatherings.

BCA will have a selection of wristbands available upon arrival at in-person gatherings. We ask members to keep their wristband upon leaving and wear at the next event. If a wristband is forgotten or comfort level changes, additional wristbands will be available.  

SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2020

As of July 23, 2020, we will continue with the transition plans laid out for July and August. In-person outdoor events and indoor events

Virtual and In-person experiences

Receptpion

OFFICE & BCA TEAM OPERATIONS

• BCA team will continue to work from home until further notice.
• Until the BCA offices reopens, daily team Huddles will be held via Zoom to keep the team connected and updated

The following COVID-19 Safety Guidelines will be implemented when our offices do reopen.

1. Arriving at the Office Each Morning.

1. Before leaving their homes for work employees should take their own temperature.  If an employee’s temperature is above 100.0F degrees, the employee should contact their supervisor to inform them that they’ll need to work from home and seek any necessary medical attention.  It is mandatory that employees report their COVID-19 symptoms to HR.  No workers will be allowed to return to work without agreeing to report any symptoms.
2. Before each employee enters the office in the morning, they are to wear a facemask over their nose & mouth and keep it on until they get to their office space
3. Employees are to take their forehead temperature immediately upon entering the office).  If any employee temperature is above 100.0F degrees they will be sent home to work or to seek any necessary medical attention.
4. A log of employee temperatures will be kept, and everyday employees will sign off on their temperature reading, if they have any symptoms and if anyone in their household/families have tested positive for COVID-19.  If any employee answers “yes” to either of these questions they will be denied entry to the office that day and will be sent home to work.

* The average normal body temperature is generally accepted as 98.6°F (37°C).  Some studies have shown that the

"normal" body temperature can have a wide range, from 97°F (36.1°C) to 99°F (37.2°C).  A temperature over 100.4°F (38°C)

most often means you have a fever caused by an infection or illness.

2. Cleaning & Sanitizing

1. The first person in the office everyday will be responsible for sanitizing the universal surfaces: the lobby telephone,  door handles, photocopier and surrounding area, and the pens at the front desk every morning with disinfecting wipes or spray.
2. Every employee will be provided a bottle of hand sanitizer for their office space
3. Each employee is responsible for sanitizing their office space each day.
4. Each employee should disinfect their desk, chair armrests, telephone and computer keyboard, mouse & touchscreen daily.
5. Each employee is to place their trash cans outside their office space door before they leave the office each night.
6. There will be two pen holder cups located on the front door desk.  One cup will be labeled “Clean Pens” and the other will be labeled “Used Pens.”  The “Used Pens” are to be sprayed with disinfecting spray every morning (by first arriving employee)

3. Meetings

1. No more than four (4) people should be in the conference room at a time
2. When individuals use the meeting space they should sit at least six feet (6’) apart.
3. Everyone entering the common area/ meeting space is to wear a facemask and can remove it once seated.
4. Before the host of a meeting leaves the conference room they must sanitize the table and any chairs that were used with sanitizing wipes.
5. Meetings requiring more than five (5+) people are to be held via online meeting software.

5. Common Areas

1.  Individuals are to wear masks before they enter any common area from their office space and they are to keep it on until they return to their office space.
2. Individuals are to keep a six foot (6’) distance from other individuals in hallways, lobby areas, storage areas.
3.  Employees are to wear a facemask when in common areas of the building.

6. Visitors, Deliveries & Mail

1. No Guests will be permitted until further notice.
2. If receiving Fedex, UPS, USPS and other delivery services, please wear a mask or ask to leave packages at the front door.  

7. Employees Returning to Work After COVID-19 Illness

1. If an employee was not able to get a test for COVID-19, has symptoms and were directed to care for themselves at home, the employee may return to work under the following conditions:

• At least three (3) day (72 hours) have passed since being fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medications and
• Improvement in respiratory symptoms (i.e., cough, shortness of breath); and,
• At least 14 days have passed since symptoms first appeared.

2. If any employee was tested positive for COVID-19 and does not have any symptoms, the employee may discontinue isolation and return to work when at least 14 days have passed since the date of their first positive COVID-19 diagnostic test and have had no subsequent illness provided they remain symptom-free.
3. In all cases, employees should follow the guidance of their healthcare provider and local health department.
4. If any employee gets COVID-19, the company will not identify to anyone that an employee has COVID-19 unless he/she gives consent or decides to notify everyone.