PATH Intl. COVID19 Bulletin

PATH Intl. COVID-19 Bulletin

May 1, 2020

COVID-19-Specific Updates for PATH Intl. Centers, Individual Members, Certified Professionals & Friends

This bulletin contains continuing education opportunities and a nod to the future as together we strategize how to roll out plans for resuming services.

Recording & Resources Available!

Resuming Services Strategically & Safely

Approaching the future with mindful intention

Click the image to link to the recording .

800+ member attendees engaged in this presentation that focused on answers and suggestions to help plan for reinstatement of services when stay-at-home mandates are relaxed in your area. PATH Intl. CEO Kathy Alm delivers a welcome and pandemic status updates and the diverse and accomplished panel addressed frequently asked questions for re-opening in a strategic and safe manner.

Panelists

Emma Lean , MS HPCS, Physical Therapist, program manager, hippotherapy coordinator from JoyRide Center, Inc. in Magnolia, TX

Saebra Pipoly, Owner of Hoof Falls & Footfalls based out of Phoenix, AZ

Kitty Stalsburg , Executive director of PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. in Old Lyme, CT

Accompanying resources

SAMPLE COVID-19 Staff Survey

SAMPLE COVID-19 Volunteer Survey

SAMPLE COVID-19 Participant Survey

SAMPLE Risk/Benefit Assessment for Individual Participants

COVID-19 Support Resources

PATH Intl. Precautions for the COVID-19 Outbreak and Beyond

PATH Intl., in collaboration with its health and education advisory, presents the following precautions a center staff should consider prior to resuming services after stay-at-home mandates are lifted in its area. Click here .

PATH Intl. Virtual Conference Deep Discount for Members

Take advantage of social distancing while earning CEUs!

May 7-8, 2020

If you have not yet experienced the virtual conference, this is the perfect time and it is the perfect opportunity to share, collaborate and gather with a global audience of equine-assisted activities and therapies professionals from the comfort of your favorite location. Click here to visit the virtual conference web page and read about sessions and presenters.

Due to COVID-19, all virtual conference prices have been discounted for PATH Intl. Members!

Member discount price: ~~$219~~ $150

PATH Intl. Center Member price: ~~$438~~ $330

(unlimited viewing; CEUs are good for three people):

Standard (non-member) price: $269

An important notice from Markel Insurance

During this time of uncertainty, Markel Insurance remains committed to the horse industry and continues to be available to service our association partner members. Markel's associates and horse insurance specialists are ready to assist you with solutions and provide continued coverage during this difficult time. Markel has been a successful and strong company for the past 90 years - we will get through this together.

As with any business, exercising reasonable care and following good risk management procedures including compliance with federal, state and local guidelines are good practices. The CDC is a valuable resource for additional information, which you can visit here . Your state and local health departments may also provide guidance to support your business decisions.

Helpful tips:

For all your coverage questions and applying for insurance, contact Markel's horse insurance specialist Debi DeTurk Peloso directly at (888) 217-3657.
For current Markel customers, you can access policy documents, enroll in automatic payments and make a payment with a Markel portal account. Log in or create an account here. at https://portal.markelinsurance.com
For assistance with billing, call 888-642-4968, or email [email protected]
For claims, call 800-446-7925, or email [email protected]

Explore fundraising ideas and inspiration during the pandemic

Dana Butler Moburg presented to PATH Intl. Region 11 recently on the timely topics of client programming and center funding. Please click here to enjoy the recording at your leisure. You will be asked for the following password: 4K$=27v$
Dana was also kind enough to share with all PATH Intl. members a PDF of the slide presentation from CCS Fundraising--a leading experts in campaign and development strategy, whose fundraising consultants plan and implement initiatives to help nonprofits make a bigger impact – locally, nationally, and globally. Re-imagining Your Fundraising, Navigating The Challenges Presented By Coronavirus is a helpful tool for center administrators.

We continue to research and gather information to assist centers in maintaining operations during this challenging time. If you have suggestions or ideas, please email Kathy Alm . We might include those ideas in a future communication.