COVID-19 / Coronavirus Update: March 11th, 2020
On Top of the World Communities is in frequent communication with the Florida Department of Health in Marion County to ensure that we have the most up to date information possible for our residents and employees. A management team from On Top of the World met with the Administrator of the Florida Department of Health in Marion County on Thursday March 5 to discuss best management practices for handling this stressful time.
At this time, the Department of Health (DOH) is not recommending the cancellation of any shows, clubs or events. However, the DOH is suggesting that you avoid crowds, as much as possible, especially if you are at a higher risk for serious illness due to a serious long-term health problem or if you are immunosuppressed.
We recommend that anyone seeking the most accurate and current information about the COVID-19/Corona Virus review the following websites: www.FloridaHealth.gov and the www.CDC.gov
The Florida Department of Health has a telephone hotline for any urgent concerns or questions: Florida Coronavirus Hotline: 866.779.6121
On Top of the World Communities is implementing the recommended protocols from the President’s Coronavirus Task Force. Employees and residents must take extra precautions to protect themselves and others from spreading the virus. The precautions we are taking and recommending include:
• Stop handshaking – use other noncontact methods of greeting
• Clean hands at the door, and schedule regular hand washing reminders by email
• Disinfect surfaces like doorknobs, tables, desks, and handrails regularly
• Utilize pleated filters for air conditioning systems
• Limit Food Sharing
• Stay at home if you are sick
• Self-quarantine if a sick family member is at home
The President’s Coronavirus Task Force protocols and recommendations are available atwww.coronavirus.gov
The maintenance department as well as each department within OTOW has stepped up the frequency of disinfecting high touch areas within our facilities—doors, handrails, phones, pens, chairs, etc.
Our most important goal is to keep our community safe and as such we are taking this issue seriously. We will continue to monitor communications from the CDC and will update our processes and procedures accordingly.
It is every individual’s responsibility to take this matter seriously and participate in protecting each other.
