Hawaii Reopening Checklist for Places of Worship

• Business/Facility Name

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Coordinate with Health Officials, County COVID-19 Task Force

• Education

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Training

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Guidance

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Resources

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

Education of Staff, Members and Volunteers

• What is COVID-10 and how it is spread

• Insist that anyone with symptoms to stay at home or seek medical care<br>• Take their temperature/self-monitor for any symptoms prior to leaving home

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Encourage High risk and members over 65 to stay at home and livestream service

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Hold separate services for members who are High risk and/or over 65.

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

Implementation of Physical Distancing Strategies

• Minimum of 6 foot spacing BETWEEN familiar groups or individuals<br>• Marked off seating or monitoring by ushers

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Control Que and line waiting to enter facility, 6 foot spacing

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Do not shake hands, hug, fist bump, etc.

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Separate Entrance/Exit if possible

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Close common areas and places where people tend to congregate

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Stagger parking spaces if possible

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Hold multiple services throughout the day to allow for proper distancing

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Drive-in or outdoor services

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Nurseries and Childcare services to be discouraged<br>• If necessary, social distancing and sanitation rules apply

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Gatherings should be for services only, “practices” and “rehearsals” are strongly discouraged

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Services length should be cut back to lessen exposure risks

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Singing or loud vocalizing should be discouraged or minimized

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

Sanitation

• Everyone entering facility must sanitize hands prior to entry<br>• Provide hand sanitizer at all entry points

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• No communal bowls/cups<br>• No placing of any item directly into another’s mouth<br>• Place into their hands without touching<br>• Sanitize hands before receiving offering

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Cough into elbow or tissue. Discard tissue and sanitize hands

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Do not pass “Offering Plates”<br>• Use a collection box at the entrance or back of facility<br>• Online donations

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Frequent sanitizing of facility, restrooms, high traffic areas

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Sanitize of seats and common touch areas between services

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Remove items that would be common touch items<br>• Bibles<br>• Hymn song sheets<br>• Prayer rugs/mats

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Discourage passing anything out<br>• If there is a need to do so, ensure handouts are sanitized<br>• Ushers should wear gloves

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

Face Masks/Coverings

• Face Masks SHALL be used at all times<br>• While waiting to enter facility<br>• While attending services

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Options for members who cannot wear masks for medical reasons<br>• Separate services<br>• Online services<br>• Separate seating area

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Have masks available for members who do not have masks

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

Sign Off

• Name and Signature

  Sign