COVID-19 Policies and Procedures January 2021
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I. SAFETY PLAN FOR IN PERSON CLASSES AT VIVA ARTS
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Class sizes will be restricted to number provided by Governor Inslee’s directive per
Phase 1 (1 student per 500 square feet excluding instructor) Phase 2 (five or less,
excluding the instructor) and Phase 3 (TBD).
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All instructors and students will wear mask or facial coverings while in the studio.
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Instructors and students must maintain six-foot distance between each other at all
times. It is the instructor and student's responsibility to monitor distancing though
if necessary, instructors will remind students of social distancing requirements.
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All instructors must wash hands frequently, encouraging students to wash hands
before and after class.
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Doors and windows will be kept open where possible and fans utilized to improve
ventilation.
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All instructors and students will self-screen for signs/symptoms of COVID-19 at the
start of each shift or class by reviewing the provided symptom checklist (see
below). Sick instructors or students will be asked to go home immediately.
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Have you been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19?
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Are you experiencing a cough, shortness of breath, or sore throat?
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Have you had a fever in the last 48 hours?
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Have you had a loss of taste or smell?
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Have you had vomiting or diarrhea in the last 24 hours?
If a instructor reports feeling sick and goes home, the area where the person
worked will be immediately disinfected.
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II. SAFETY AND SOCIAL DISTANCING PRACTICES
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Social distancing guidelines of at least six feet of separation must be maintained
by every person in the studio at all times to the greatest extent possible.
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Students are required to bring their own water bottles and/or equipment.
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There will be no loitering in common areas (i.e. cubbies, or water fountains, etc.)
before or after class within the gym during Phase 1, Phase 2 or Phase 3.
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Floors and common areas will be sanitized at the end of each class and prior to
the next class.
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III. COVID 19 STUDIO RULES
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You may enter the studio no earlier than 15 minutes before your scheduled class/
appointment/session and may remain inside the studio no longer than 15 minutes after.
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Use hand sanitizer or wash your hands upon entry.
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You must wear a mask for the entire duration of your stay in the studio.
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You will maintain a 6-foot distance between yourself and others at all times.
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You will remind others to maintain 6-foot distance if they are not respecting this.
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You will bring your own equipment for your personal use (do not loan or share). This
includes: water bottles, towels, yoga or any type of mats, mitts and gloves.
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After class/appointment/session take all personal belongings and equipment with you,
leaving no personal items in the studio.
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Questions? Ask an instructor or email info@vivaartsseattle.com
Each of us plays an important role in keeping our studio open and safe during this
phase! Thank you for your attention and patience.
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