Phase 8C: Jan 20th Reopening with Restrictions

As per the latest PHO restrictions (https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions) Raincity will re-introduce it's programs in a phased capacity approach while following all other mandated restrictions.

As requested by the PHO we have returned to a printed and updated Procedures & Operations manual, the latest version can be found HERE. 

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Updated Sections for Phase 8C

2. Covid-19 Information

1. Symptoms include:
1. Key symptoms: Fever or chills, cough, loss of sense of smell or taste, difficulty breathing.
2. Other symptoms: Sore throat, loss of appetite, extreme fatigue or tiredness, headache, body aches, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea.
3. Urgent care required if: hard to breathe, chest pain, can’t drink anything, feel very sick, feel confused.
2. Since carriers of any variant of COVID-19 have the potential to show no signs or symptoms, our approach will be to assume that any and all workers & clients may be potential carriers
3. Omicron is currently (2022 01) the most commonly detected variant in B.C. 
1. Omicron is primarily spread through aerosol transmission, i.e. it is an airborne virus.
2. Omicron has been found to spread more easily between people than previous COVID-19 variants
3. People can spread Omicron to others even if they have been vaccinated, especially when they are symptomatic.
4. Omicron appears to cause less serious outcomes than other COVID-19 variants among people who have received at least 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
4. Current vaccines provide good protection against severe illness and hospitalizations for Delta and Omicron
1. A third vaccine dose may help provide more protection from Omicron
2. Breakthrough infections can occur in people who are fully vaccinated
5. People who have had COVID-19 can get sick again from new variants.

Getting vaccinated is important even if you have already had COVID-19.

3. Risk Assessment 

The highest risk situations in our operations are: 

1. Prolonged duration close contact; client to client, or client to coach including any forms of direct physical contact
2. Workouts that have potential for heavy breathing, sweating, and releasing of additional airborne particles while exercising
   1. this risk can be exacerbated by poor or improper ventilation 
3. Multiple clients breathing heavily at the same time in a shared space increases the chance of inhalation of potentially contaminated airborne particles
   1. this risk can be exacerbated by group classes where multiple clients are completing the same exercises at the same time
4. Shared equipment and common touch surfaces
   1. this risk can be mitigated by up to 90-99.9% with proper cleaning and hand washing / disinfecting
5. Socializing or culminating in close quarters before and after classes or sessions

6. Elimination: Capacity and Utilization Limits

1. 1. Social distancing measures will be adhered to based on WCB COVID-19 Safety Plan requirements as well as the latest PHO order on events and gatherings: 
      1. Occupancy limits will be posted throughout the facility based on floor space requiring 7 square meters (or 75sqf) of unencumbered space per person
      2. Occupancy limits will be posted & represented by X markings on the floor to help members maintain appropriate distancing
      3. There will be a maximum of 25 people per space for group exercise or fitness
   2. We will continue to offer online or at home options for clients and staff
      1. This may include; online classes, online private training, individualized at home programming, etc. 
   3. Staff will be encouraged to work from home and/or provide online services whenever possible/appropriate
      1. All staff working from home will perform regular check-ins 
   4. Entry to the facility will be permitted by appointment only, no drop-ins.
   5. Clients deemed higher risk for COVID-19 complications will be consulted prior to entering the facility and may be provided additional times of lower capacity in order to ensure their safety while accessing the facility
      1. This will allow our facility to continue to provide services to higher risk clients without increasing the potential for burdening our healthcare system

7. Elimination: Ventilation & Minimizing Shared Airborne Particles

In order to minimize risks associated with inhalation of contaminated airborne particles (section 3.3) the following measures will be implemented:

1. Air quality will be tracked and monitored via NDIR CO2 analyzer
1. If a CO2 level of above 700ppm is exceeded then staff will immediately ventilate the facility by opening doors as needed
2. Doors will remain open at least 20cm while athletes are actively utilizing the facility
2. Athletes will be encouraged to wear masks at all times, including when exercising, though this will not be required 
3. Athletes will avoid ‘facing’ other athletes when completing anything that causes an increased respiration rate
   

8. Elimination: Reducing Group Congregation

In order to minimize risk associated with cohorts of patrons spending prolonged periods of time sharing space, the following measures will be implemented: 

1. Athletes will not be permitted entry to the facility until their designated class or session start time
1. They will be given 5 minutes transition time to drop off their belongings and begin their warmup (if they have not already done so outside / in advance)
2. Athletes will be encouraged to begin their warmups outside / on their own prior to entering the facility 
1. A space will be made available just inside the entry door for initial drop-off of bags / clothes prior to entering the facility for their class
3. Athletes will be asked to come ‘ready to go’ to avoid congregations at change rooms and maximize efficiency while inside the facility
4. Class and scheduled sessions will end with a 5 minute transmission period for clients to exit before the next group is permitted entry