Getting OPEN Working LOCAL

The first question of reopening is, “Is it Legal?” This is not a simple question to answer. First it must be legal at the state or province level, then the county level and then in some places at the city level. In most cases, the final determination of how and when you can reopen will be made by a county health officer.

American Camp Association has created a resource for creating a good relationship with local health authorities. It can be found here. (Thank you ACA for sharing this document.) The document states that you need to do your homework, organize and cooperate with others in your area, and engage with the health department.

Your preparation needs special attention. You will need to create a detailed plan addressing not only the local, state, and national guidelines for employees and patrons, but also assuring your continued compliance with the ANSI/ACCT 03-2019 standards for training your staff. In nearly all federal and state guidelines there is language about training staff. Meeting the requirements of training documentation found in the ANSI/ACCT standards will assure at least one part of your plan is ready for your conversation with local authorities.