In response to the growing concerns, the Manor of Ojai has already implemented the following activities, to better be prepared for any local threat of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):

• Administrative and Management Staff have separately monitored all media sources for information. Periodic meetings are held between the monitors to share and discuss all information obtained. A plan for how to respond to the threat being formed.
• Contacted, and established an information flow with local area doctor’s offices for patient specific information and sharing of knowledge.
• A Staff training and education program is currently being formed, focusing on Prevention and Detection.
• Additional supplies have been ordered/procured in anticipation of any needs for quarantine.
• Contact with any/all possible caregivers that may be available to assist with any staff shortages that may occur as a result of the threat.

For the more immediate future, standard precautions have been taken and necessary supplies made available. These precautions include, but are not limited to:

• Avoiding close contact with any member of the public who are sick.
• Avoiding the touching of eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Recommending persons who are sick stay at home and not come to the facility.
• Reminding all residents and staff to cover their cough or sneeze with a tissue, and place in trash immediately.
• Frequent cleaning and disinfecting of objects and surfaces using a regular housecleaning spray or wipe.
• Staff and visitors alike are all being provided alcohol-based hand sanitizer, and residents being frequently reminded to wash their hands with soap and water.

Additional steps are being prepared for that would effectively restrict visitation by guests and outside workers, as well as limitation of the times for such. Resident families will be informed of any such limitations when imposed.