[grc] Our Radio Station Protocol for COVID-19

[david beaton]

WSLR+Fogartyville (Volunteer and Paid) Staff

Protocol for Dealing with COVID-19

With the emergence and spread of COVID-19 on our continent and in Sarasota, we all need to make adjustments in our actions and expectations.

Fogartyville has cancelled all events happening from March 13-March 31.

We have cancelled the Staff Development Training planned for Saturday, March 21st.  Management will be putting together an online presentation instead.  Concert cancellations will obviously have a substantial impact on our income, so the Fund Drive and the Giving Partner Challenge will be critical for us.  It is important for all Board members and programmers to view the Training Presentation and be on the same page with messaging and strategy for meeting our goals.  

Listed below are guidelines for all programmers to follow in the coming weeks. 

1.  Read ALL emails that come from WSLR+Fogartyville so that you can be kept abreast of any new developments regarding policy and procedures.

2. Please do not plan to come in to do your show if you meet any of these conditions.
   
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You have any flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, or difficulty breathing.

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You returned from travel in the last 3 weeks to an area with sustained local transmission (not just a travel ban/warning). Read the travel advisories from the CDC and Government of Canada.

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You have had close physical contact with a person currently under investigation for COVID-19, or who is a confirmed case of COVID-19.


 

3.  No live guests in the studio. Set up any guests to call in by phone to reduce everyone’s exposure. 

4.  We ask you to use hand sanitizer before you start your show.  We are doing our best to locate hand sanitizer and will place it in the studio when it comes available.  Until that time, if you have your own sanitizer, please bring it and use it.

5. Wipe down equipment at the end of your show - microphone, keyboard, mouse and counter with the disinfecting wipes provided.

6.  We understand if you choose not to come to the studio during this time.  Please contact Annie (941-544-6577) if you decide not to come in, so she can schedule programming that is consistent with your program if possible.  If you are able to create a recording of your show remotely and can get it to us through We Transfer or some other online file transfer, we will do our best to get it programmed in for you.  Send the file link to info at wslr.org and annie at wslr.org

7.  Please include one announcement during your show directing people to coronavirus resources.  Here are two you can share:  

Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline and Email:  866-779-6121 (8am-5pm, Monday-Friday) or COVID-19 at FLhealth.gov

Sarasota Memorial Hospital COVID-19 Hotline: 

941-917-8799


Things for you to do:
   
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Wash your hands regularly; avoid touching your face.  

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Minimize social contact. 

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If you have to cough, cough into your elbow. 

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Get adequate sleep and eat well-balanced meals.


Other actions being taken at WSLR+Fogartyville:
   
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All tables, bathroom faucets, studio equipment, and door handles will be thoroughly disinfected on a daily basis and sanitizing wipes will be available.  If you have your own hand sanitizer, please bring it with you and use it. 

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We have set up a webpage with information about COVID 19 and will continue to update it:  https://www.criticaltimes.org/covid-19-info


Resources to keep you informed:

Prevention of respiratory diseases, from the CDC

The New York Times Coronavirus page

Sign up for a free daily coronavirus briefing from the New York Times here.


Florida Department of Health Website


Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) Website


You can monitor WHO, CDC, Canadian Public Health, and State Health Department for the latest recommendations.