Restart Vermont Information

DAIL ReStart Vermont Guidance

This page is intended to provide guidance to DAIL providers as they develop plans to restart in-person human services that have been suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of this information is to assure provider networks are properly prepared to restart services and assures that all human services sector plans:

1. meet the mandatory restart requirements,
2. protect people who are most vulnerable to infection, and
3. prevent further spread of COVID-19.

It is important that all providers read and learn the ReStart Vermont resources listed below and work with their DAIL designated program lead for technical assistance.

• Executive Orders

• Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) Recovery Resource Center

• CDC PPE Use Training

• CDC Reopening Guidance for Cleaning & Disinfecting

• CDC Cleaning & Disinfecting Guidelines

• CDC Cleaning & Disinfecting Transport Vehicles

• Mandatory Health & Safety Requirements

• Model Pre-Screening Health Survey

• Model Pre-Screening Procedures

• Restart Vermont FAQ

• Sample Signage

• VDH - Health Alerts & Advisories (HAN)

• VDH PPE Use Guidance & PPE Resource Request Form

• DAIL Recovery Workforce Efforts - UPDATED - January 2023

Provider networks create a reopening sector plan using the VOSHA Exposure Control Plan Template and Phased Restart Work Safe Guidance. DAIL staff will provide technical assistance to provider networks. Provider networks may also reach out to the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCS) for sector-specific guidance on creating the plan by using the Request Additional Sector Plan Guidance online form

DAIL will continually evaluate the status of the Governor’s executive orders to assure compliance and consistency across our provider networks throughout the Reopening Vermont effort. Please continue to communicate with your designated DAIL program representative for technical assistance and important updates.

Sector Plans

Senior Centers

• Estimated Reopening Dates for Senior Centers - June 21, 2021
• Senior Center Restart Guidance - March 30, 2021
• Senior Center Restart FAQ's - March 30, 2021
• Senior Center Reopening Plan - REVISED 9/18/20

Adult Day Programs

• Estimated Reopening Dates for Adult Day Programs - June 11, 2021
• Adult Day Restart Guidance - June 4, 2021
• VPTA Adult Day Transport Protocol - October 30, 2020

Areas Agencies on Aging

• Area Agencies on Aging Work Smart Stay Safe Plan

Home Health And Hospice

• Guidance for Home Health and Hospice June 22 - November 5, 2020

Vermont Care Partners

• Vermont Care Partners COVID-19 Principles and Guidance for Consideration, July 2020 - August 4, 2020

Long-Term Care Facilities

• Long Term Care Facilities Operational Guidance - UPDATED October 26, 2022
• Long-Term Care Facility Outdoor Visitation Plan

VT Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired

• VT Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired Plan