COVID-19 Safety Plan
St. Andrew's developed a safety plan that has been approved by the Leeds, Grenville, Lanark District Health Unit, St. Andrew’s Executive Council and the Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council
The Plan details everything we are doing to keep you, your loved ones, friends and neighbours, our staff, and volunteers safe and healthy.
If you have questions about the plan please contact any member of the reopening committee:
Rhonda Tees, Chair | Laurie Boon, Secretary
Jack Fulton | Joan Gillan
St. Andrew's developed a safety plan that has been approved by the Leeds, Grenville, Lanark District Health Unit, St. Andrew’s Executive Council and the Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council
The Plan details everything we are doing to keep you, your loved ones, friends and neighbours, our staff, and volunteers safe and healthy.
If you have questions about the plan please contact any member of the reopening committee:
Rhonda Tees, Chair | Laurie Boon, Secretary
Jack Fulton | Joan Gillan
In brief, as a church we may either practice social distancing or ask for proof of vaccination for Sunday services. At St. Andrew's we are practicing social distancing.
For funeral services and receptions families may also opt for either option. If you ask your guests for proof of vaccination you do not need to social distance.
There is a maximum capacity for funeral receptions of 50 people.
If you rent our facility for a function other than a funeral reception you must ensure your guests self-screen, ask them for proof of vaccination and take contact information to enable contact tracing.
Both options require wearing a mask or face covering while in the church.
For full details see the list below.
For funeral services and receptions families may also opt for either option. If you ask your guests for proof of vaccination you do not need to social distance.
There is a maximum capacity for funeral receptions of 50 people.
If you rent our facility for a function other than a funeral reception you must ensure your guests self-screen, ask them for proof of vaccination and take contact information to enable contact tracing.
Both options require wearing a mask or face covering while in the church.
For full details see the list below.
Pandemic Safety Plan for Renters
The safety of our church family and community is our number one priority.
When you rent our facilities, you must adhere to the following protocols.
General
Screening
Signs will be posted at the entrance so your guests can self-screen. They will be asked not to enter the premises if they exhibit any symptoms of COVID.
For your convenience, a self-screening tool is available from the Government of Ontario at: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/ If your guests choose this option the assessment can be sent by email to the office administrator at: st.andrews.secretary@hotmail.com
Proof of Vaccination
Contact Tracing
Hand Washing
Face Coverings/Masks
The safety of our church family and community is our number one priority.
When you rent our facilities, you must adhere to the following protocols.
General
- Please ensure attendees follow entrance/exit signs when entering and exiting the church.
- Please leave the building as soon as your event has concluded.
Screening
Signs will be posted at the entrance so your guests can self-screen. They will be asked not to enter the premises if they exhibit any symptoms of COVID.
For your convenience, a self-screening tool is available from the Government of Ontario at: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/ If your guests choose this option the assessment can be sent by email to the office administrator at: st.andrews.secretary@hotmail.com
Proof of Vaccination
- The Ontario government requires that the Renter ensures attendees at their function over 12 years of age are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
- Attendees who cannot show proof of vaccination may not enter the building.
- Asking for proof of vaccination means that you do not have to practice social distancing.
Contact Tracing
- The Ontario government requires that you gather contact information to support case and contact management. This information can be left either in the kitchen or on the table outside the office door at the end of your event.
Hand Washing
- Hand sanitizing stations are available at every entrance. Please sanitize your hands when entering and leaving the building.
Face Coverings/Masks
- Face coverings are mandatory unless wearing one creates health concerns.
- Masks may be removed when eating and drinking.
- Face coverings should not be worn by:
- People under two years of age, or children under the age of five years either chronologically or developmentally who refuse to wear a mask and cannot be persuaded to do so by their caregiver.
- Individuals with medical conditions that make them unable to safely wear a mask, including breathing or cognitive difficulties.
- Anyone who is unable to remove the mask without help.
- Staff and volunteers will use a face covering when working with others.
- Singers can opt for a mask or visor.
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