Where does everyone need to wear a mask ?
» In alignment with the recent CDC recommendations , NSSRA will require all participants to wear masks in indoor settings , regardless of their vaccination status .
» Riding in NSSRA vehicles . » As required in certain facilities . » In the presence of individuals age 4 and under , indoors and outdoors .
NSSRA will :
» Determine program capacity according to state and local COVID-19 guidelines , staff availability , facility space , transportation parameters and overall safety of the program offering .
» Offer structured programs to allow participants and staff to keep social distance from others .
» Provide proper staffing to meet the needs of participants per guidelines , assessment outcomes and eligibility requirements , however , there is no guarantee that participants or staff will be vaccinated . NSSRA staff will wear a mask while in programs .
» Ask COVID-19 screening questions upon participant ’ s arrival or at transportation pick-up to continue to minimize risk .
» Add capacity to programs as facility space and staffing becomes available . Participant ’ s start date may be delayed as proper staffing is needed to ensure safe programming . NSSRA will prorate the program fee accordingly .
» Work with partner agency staff to determine and implement program accommodations on an individualized basis for successful programming .
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