COVID - 19 Policies 

Off The Wall Discipleship will strive to continue our mission of making passionate disciples of Jesus even during this pandemic. We are committed to seeking continuous feedback from medical professionals and our stakeholders as we follow the procedures they have advised us to put into place.   

These procedures will be followed as long as Montgomery County remains in Public Emergency Levels Green or Yellow. If Montgomery County enters into Public Emergency Level Red, we will enter into virtual leaning until the level is lowered. 

COVID-19 Ministry Center Procedure

When entering the building on class days or events the following will take place:

    • Your temperature will be taken. If 100.4 or higher, you will be asked to return to your residence and isolate to monitor your health.  You will permitted to return to the MC after 3 days of a temperature below 100.4 and showing no symptoms
    • You will be asked if you have had any of the following symptoms in the last 10 days:
      • Coughing, difficulty breathing, chills or muscle aches
      • Loss of taste or smell, sore throat, nausea, diarrhea or vomiting
      • Have you been in close contact with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the prior 14 days
    • Sanitize Hands
    • Face mask must be worn

Cleaning of the Ministry

The MC should be cleaned and sanitized:

    • after TBC is finished using the MC for church events
    • after Tuesday and Thursday OTW classes
    • after any other events have taken place

Cleaning procedures:

  • All high touch areas such as bathrooms, door knobs, light switches, keyboards, remotes, windows on doors, and kitchen surfaces should be cleaned and sanitized

COVID-19 Residential Policy

Everyday Living

Daily Temperature Reading: (a digital thermometer will be provided for each residence)

  • All students will be required to take their temperature every morning and record it on the OTW Student temperature sheet on the refrigerator of every residence
  • If a students temperature is 100.4 or above, you will be required to go into student symptom isolation until you record a temperature below 100.4 for 24 hours without fever reducing medications

Daily Cleaning Procedures:

  • All high touches areas such as bathrooms, door knobs, light switches, remotes, and kitchen surfaces should be cleaned and sanitized daily

 Guest Policy:

  • Guests are permitted to visit our residences during allowable hours given temperatures are taken upon arrival
    • if temperature is higher than 100.4 the guest will not be permitted to enter

 

COVID-19 Symptoms and/or Positive Test Procedures

If a student demonstrates any of the following symptoms:

  • Fever of 100.4 or higher
  • Coughing, difficulty breathing, chills or muscle aches
  • Loss of taste or smell, sore throat, nausea, diarrhea or vomiting
  • In close contact with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the prior 14 days

They will be required to follow the Isolation and Precaution Procedures listed below until a COVID-19 test can be administered and while waiting for the results.

Isolation and Precaution Procedures: 

  • Keep your distance
  • Stay in your bedroom and use a bathroom separate from the one used by other members of your house
  • Wear a face mask if you must be around others and try to maintain social distancing
  • Inform your employer that you have demonstrated some COVID-19 symptoms

If a student tests positive for COVID-19, they will immediately need to move into a Quarantine Designated Area within their residence and follow the Quarantine Procedures listed below until 10 days after symptom onset and resolution of fever for at least 24 hours, without the use of fever reducing medications, and with improvement of other symptoms.

 

 Quarantine Procedures:

  • Keep your distance
  • Stay in your bedroom and use a bathroom separate from the one used by other members of your house
  • Wear a face mask at all times when you absolutely need to be outside of your quarantined area
  • Inform your employer that you have tested positive for COVID-19
  • Ask someone else in the house to prepare meals
  • Do not share bedding, towels, dishes, or water bottles with others. If something is shared wash it with soap and water before each use
  • Do not leave the house unless necessary for medical care
  • Ask your house leader to help with needs by leaving supplies outside your door
  • Do not allow visitors to your home
  • Wipe down high touch surfaces everyday with a disinfectant. This includes doorknobs, light switches, phones, remote controls, appliances, sinks, toilets, and countertops etc.