East Orlando Chamber of Commerce: Recharging and Re-opening

Jun 02, 2020 at 12:37 am by pj


By DOROTHY HARDEE

 

We have gone from a statewide stay at home order to reopening the state ever so slowly. Restaurants, retail stores, hair salons and gyms are open to limited capacity while many of our beaches and state parks are packed.  Healthcare facilities are putting protocols in place to ensure the safety of patients and staff.  So, is your practice ready to reopen and what changes will you make adjusting to our new normal? 

The AMA is recommending four signposts must be in place before orders are relaxed. These include minimal risk of community transmission based on sustained evidence of a downturn; a coordinated and well-supplied testing network; surveillance and contact tracing via our public health system and that hospitals have ample resources and workforce available.  Expanding on the Phase 1 guidelines for non-emergent, non-COVID care by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the AMA has also developed a checklist and resources to support practice reopening.   

The AMA supported state and federal guidelines recommending additional guidelines which included a pre-opening plan, incremental opening, safety measure for patients, as well as workplace safety for staff.   Depending on the needs and health status of patients, a robust  tele-triage program should be utilized, as well as preliminary screening protocol in advance of in-person visits.  For those patients exhibiting symptoms requiring testing, appropriate health authorities should be advised, and non-patient visitors limited reducing spread.  In an effort to help our local healthcare professionals prepare for reopening, the East Orlando Chamber (EOCC) will host a webinar on Patient Readiness with Jennifer Thompson (Integrity Marketing Group), June 3rd at 2PM.  

While certain HIPAA requirements were relaxed during the COVID emergency, it is critical requirements are followed. A practice must also consider legal issues and obligations regarding paid sick leave.  The East Orlando Chamber understands the need, providing our healthcare professionals and community businesses an opportunity to hear directly from Robert Vaden, Community Outreach & Resource Planning Specialist with the US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division.  He will explain how workers and employers will benefit from the protections and relief offered by the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.  We invite you to join this free webinar open to all Friday, June 5th at 2:00 PM.   Then to help engage with employees Corey Gehrold will discuss Employee Engagement for the Medical Practice, June 10th at noon.   

Beyond required protocols to reopen, promoting your business will be essential. Keith Landry will offer tips on PR for Medical Practices, June 1st.  Social media influencer, Shana Heinricy will present on Social Media Marketing, June 11th, followed by Danielle Ownings, with Marketing Your practice (What’s Working) June 12th.  We are ending the month with our next Healthcare Council Collaborative Virtual Meet & Greet with The Bridge at Orlando, an opportunity to network with colleagues.    

Wcontinue “super charging” our efforts in June & beyond, with SB511 East Side“Driving Traffic to Our Businesses” and offering a Member Monday Deals & Steals every Monday, highlighting the exceptional specials from our small businesses and our Ambassador Member Shout Out.  Do you need more?  June is jam packed with events to help your business.   

The East Orlando Chamber is offering unique, relevant content to support small business and engage the community.  Join the EOCC Movement.  Want to know more?  Give us a call at 407-277-5951 or email eocc@eocc.org

 

Dorothy Hardee is the administrator of the East Orlando Chamber of Commerce.  

 


CALENDAR OF JUNE EVENTS

 

PR for Medical Practices with Keith Landry 

June 1, 2020| 12:00 PM 

GoToMeeting 

 

Probate 101: Why it’s Important Now  

Justin Meyer, Esq. 

June 2, 2020 | 2:00 PM 

Online Event 

 

Patient Readiness with Jennifer Thompson 

June 3, 2020 | 12:00 PM 

Online Event 

 

Cooking with Cap is BACK! Delicious After-Hours Fun 

June 3, 2020 | 5:00 PM 

Online Event 

 

Virtual Coffee Club East – Remote Work Bingo 

June 4, 2020 | 9:00 AM 

Online Event 

 

Rebuild a Stronger Tomorrow: Top Marketing Tips 

Ralphy Perez, Spectrum Reach 

June 4, 2020 | 2:00 PM 

Online Event 

 

Families First Coronavirus Response Act 

Robert Vaden, US Dept. Labor, Wage & Hour Division 

June 5, 2020 | 2:00 PM 

Online Event 

 

Employee Engagement for the Medical Practice 

Corey Gehrold, Insight Marketing Group 

June 10, 2020 | 12:00 PM 

Online Event 

 

Social Media Marketing for Your Business 

Shana Heinricy, Wingnut Social 

June 11, 2020 | 2:00 PM 

Online Event 

 

Marketing Your Practice (What’s Working) 

Danielle Owings 

June 12, 2020 | 12:00 PM 

Online Event 

 

What’s Important Now in Realty 

Reese Stewart, President Orlando Regional Realtor Association 

June 16, 2020 | 2:00 PM 

Online Event 

 

Chamber Virtual Luncheon – 5 Strategies the Top E-commerce Brands Execute (That most brands neglect) 

Will Perry, CEO + CMO Reason Agency 

June 17, 2020 | 12:00 PM 

Online Event 

 

Managing Stress in a Healthy Way 

Murtaza Syed, MD AdventHealth Medical Group 

June 17, 2020 | 2:00 PM 

Online Event 

 

Virtual Coffee Club Nona: Caricature Competition 

June 18, 2020 | 9:00 AM 

Online Event 

 

Non-Profit Council Roundtable – Networking with a Purpose 

*Member Benefit 

June 24, 2020 | 8:30 AM 

Online Event 

 

Healthcare Council Collaborative Virtual Meet & Greet 

Featuring The Bridge Orlando 

June 25, 2020 | 8:30 AM 

Online Event 

 

Latte with Leaders (Member Exclusive) 

FL Rep. Rene “Coach P” Plasencia, District 9 

June 26, 2020 | 9:00 AM 

Online Event 

 

*Check the EOCC Calendar often for MORE events 

 

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