These guidelines do not apply to congregate settings with a high risk of secondary transmission (e.g., correctional facilities, homeless shelters, cruise ships). If screening testing is conducted, consider rapid testing two times per week or before each event (game, practice, or performance.). The CDC continues to supportimplementation of diagnostic COVID-19 testing programsin schools and supports and encourages program participation among parents and staff regardless of community transmission level or vaccination status. School officials have the authority to restrict people who are at risk of spreading COVID-19 from entering school building. deaths on a sharp rise. This is the best way to stop outbreaks before they start. Anyone who is eligible should be vaccinated and receive all recommended doses. If wearing a face covering while working would create an unsafe condition in which to operate *Testing is recommended but not required. The following is a plain-language summary of rules during the COVID-19 emergency. recommendation that all K-12 schools, child care and other early learning settings should require More information Strongly encouraging universal and correct use of face masks when indoors for all staff and students 2 years of age and older: when staff and students return from 5-day isolation and masking is strictly required on days 6-10. for 10 days when staff and students are exposed. All close contacts of a cases exposed cohort (class, grade, team etc.) For more information, visit the CDCs monkeypox page and the latest on monkeypox in Philadelphia. Schools and ECE programs should teach and reinforce coveringcoughs and sneezesto help keep individuals from getting and spreading infectious diseases, including COVID-19. suspected outbreak of a communicable The The CDC's child care providers are urged to stay up-to-date on the most recent CDC Guidance for OperatingChild Care. 5. The order applies to all child care providers licensed by the Department of Human Other browsers are not recommended. Contact the Health Department at (215) 685-5488 OR email covid.schools@phila.gov. This guidance gives some flexibility for schools to look at the transmission rate in their area and the unique variables of their community to make decisions about which strategies to use to stop transmission. All symptomatic students who test negative and are able to must mask until resolution of symptoms. Read complete guidelines below, under Managing Exposures and Cases: Isolation for Cases. Check the full list of symptoms from the CDC. This 22-23 school year, the Health Department will be providing rapid at-home COVID-19 test kits, point-of-care test kits, masks, and other resources for the K-12 school and early childhood education center communities, including staff and families. In order to continue to make public safety recommendations, the Health Departments COVID-19 Containment Divisions Pediatric Partnerships team has been tracking patterns of transmission in schools, daycares, and other settings. This includes safely opening doors and windows in classrooms, common areas, and on busses, to create greater air flow. Read this Announcement and share with appropriate staff. People who are quarantining should stay home and away from other people for at least 5 days after the last contact with a person who has COVID-19 and wear a This CDC guidance is meant to supplementnot replaceany federal, state, local, territorial, or tribal health and safety laws, rules, and regulations. (reps) conducting inspections or complaint investigations will cite child care facilities operating out of Anyone who is eligible should be vaccinated and receive all recommended doses. PDF This document has been archived. Please refer to PA-HAN-656 for updated Cmo Hablar con los Nios Acerca del COVID-19? COVID-19 - Pennsylvania Child Care Association Despite the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) As the COVID-19 pandemic in Philadelphia evolves, there may be additional changes to the guidance, so please connect to the COVID-19 texts (text COVIDPHL to 888-777) to have the most up-to-date information. By aligning with the CDCs latest guidance and eliminating quarantine (see Exposures below for details), we can keep children in school and learning and let parents and caregivers stay at work. certification rep of exposure and/or new positive cases of COVID-19. and mouth with material that is secured to the head with ties, straps, or loops over the ears or is New CDC quarantine guidelines for COVID exposure | khou.com Implement plans to comply with the Acting Secretary of Healths Order on or before As much as possible, hold performances, practices, and lessons outdoors. COVID-19 Guidance and Prevention for Individuals and the Community - Mississippi State Department of Health COVID-19 Guidance and Prevention for Individuals and the Community Updated May 2022 COVID-19 testing, vaccination and booster appointments: 855-767-0170 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) Search COVID-19 topics: Preventive Steps by County on PAs Department of Human Services (DHS) website, on PAs Department of Education (PDE) website, Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA), Early Learning Investment Commission (ELIC), Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA), Pennsyvlania Head Start Association (PHSA), Promoting Inclusion & Reducing Expulsion and Suspension. As we adapt to the ever-changing pandemic, we know more and have more tools to help us let teachers teach and students learn with fewer disruptions. PA-HEALTH or 1-877-724-3258. The PA Key website is best viewed in Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. Overview of COVID-19 Isolation for K-12 Schools. on the effectiveness of mask wearing, including citations and published research, can be found on An official website of the City of Philadelphia government. The following is a Pennsylvania-specific guide for responding to COVID-19 cases in K-12 schools. As with any infectious disease in the ECE setting, individuals who are sick should stay home when they are not feeling well or if they have tested positive for COVID-19. Child care Read more about staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. PA-HAN 533. Reporting COVID-19 cases to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health can be done by completing a REDCap Pediatric Survey. DOH and PDE support continuation of in-person learning and will limit closure recommendations when possible. We strongly recommend flexibility and accommodations for staff who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19, such as those 65 years and older and those with weakened immune systems. Other browsers are not recommended. If test results are negative, they must continue to mask for full 10-day period. If possible, use screens or curtains to create a barrier between individuals who are ill and in the nurses office. Both are free for download. In order to continue supporting child care providers through the closures and reopenings resulting from COVID-19, the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) announced that all policies and procedures identified in ELRC Announcement 20-17 will continue. PDF Announcement C-21-04 - the Pennsylvania Key outdoors. The COVID-19 virus continues to impact Pennsylvania, with COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and Strongly encouraging universal and correct use of face masks when indoors for all staff and students 2 years of age and older: when staff and students return from 5-day isolation and masking is strictly required on days 6-10. for 10 days when staff and students are exposed. Opening windows and/or doors on opposite sides of the room and consider using fans to blow outside air through the room. facility include the Department of Individuals or schools may continue to choose to implement quarantine if desired. Race Matters Schools do not need, and should not require, a quarantine order to take this action to protect the health and safety of students and staff. Built on a solid foundation of trust and respect, the Pennsylvania Key strives to provide reflective and responsible services across the Commonwealth. The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) also published a Toolkit for Responding to COVID-19 Cases to assist schools across the country in responding to COVID-19. Optimizing ventilation provided by the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system by: Having the HVAC system checked to assure that it is working properly. Isolation: Separates an individual who is sick with a contagious disease from people who are not sick. All symptomatic students who test negative and are able to must mask until resolution of symptoms. Provider Self Service If an individual tests positive for COVID-19, they must begin isolation immediately. Keystone STARS Re-Visioning As recommendations regarding the mitigation of COVID-19 continue to evolve, Encourage staff and parents to talk to their own and their childrens physicians about their individual risk factors for COVID-19 and the risks of working at or attending school. disability. Quarantine or modified testing strategies may be more appropriate for children less than age 2 and those who cannot mask. Rapid antigen tests are preferable to PCR when used to detect current infection for those with recent history of COVID-19 infection. PDF Purpose Background Discussion - the Pennsylvania Key Race Matters If the Health Department determines that masking is necessary for schools, masking is strongly recommended for indoors throughout the school and on school busses. All COVID-19 cases (student or staff) must be reported to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. To stay up-to-date,subscribe to the PA Early Ed News. Read complete guidelines below, under Managing Exposures and Cases: Isolation for cases. We recommend building a safety net with other strategies in the classroom, including masking and vaccination of staff, ventilation and increasing space between individuals. Schools and ECE programs should monitor and reinforce these behaviors, especially duringkey times in the day (for example, before and after eating, after using the restroom, and after recess) and should also provide adequate handwashing supplies, including soap and water. Access Keystone State. Schools and ECEs should take advantage of all ventilation strategies available to them especially when transmission in the community is high or there is an outbreak in the school. equipment or execute a task as determined by local, state, or federal regulators or workplace The new guidance says that someone exposed to an individual with Covid-19 no longer needs to quarantine at home, away from others. Steps for Determining Close Contact and Quarantine in K-12 Schools is an additional helpful tool that may be used to determine close contacts in schools. It does not replace the need to follow all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Responding to Cases - Department of Education disease or an outbreak of an unusualillness that represents a public health Staff should practice hand hygiene before and after preparing food and drinks and before and after any medication administration. Although the "close contact" definition is generally 15 consecutive minutes, there are circumstances where 15 cumulative minutes, or less than 15 minutes, may be used. Copyright 2018 THE PENNSYLVANIA KEY ~ All Rights Reserved, CERTIFICATION INSPECTION INSTRUMENT (CII), INFANT/EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH (IECMH), PROMOTING INCLUSION & REDUCING EXPULSION AND SUSPENSION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS (PDOs), BRIGHT START, BRIGHT KIDS, BRIGHT FUTURE ENEWS AND ARCHIVE, PENNSYLVANIA QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM (PQAS), PENNSYLVANIA PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND COMPETENCIES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECE) PROFESSIONALS & PROGRAM DIRECTOR RESOURCES, PQAS INSTRUCTORS & PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ORGANIZATIONS (PLOs) RESOURCES, LETS TALK QUALITY: PROGRAM QUALITY IN PENNSYLVANIA BLOG, RESOURCES ON COVID-19 IN PA FOR ECE PROGRAMS & PROFESSIONALS, General Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information, Recorded Webinars for Child Care Providers. How long does a person with COVID-19 need to isolate? The detailed guidance is categorized by the following key practices: Vaccination, including booster shots, remains the best strategy to protect students and staff and the community and reduce interruptions in learning. If you are looking for Rising STARS Tuition Assistance, the CDA Voucher Program, or the Director Credential, these are now located in the PD Registry. As OCDEL identifies updates to the CDC guidance, the weekly Certification RECAP will Access To find early childhood education (ECE) job opportunities, visit the Job Search page. To communicate the release of an Order of the Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department ofHealth Directing Face Coverings in School Entities (Order) and expectations for compliance by Schools and ECEs should take advantage of all ventilation strategies available to them especially when transmission in the community is high or there is an outbreak in the school. appropriate division of the Department of To get the most from their education, children need to connect with peers and their surroundings in-person. For more information, see cleaning and disinfecting your facility. While the risk of monkeypox to children and adolescents is low, schools and ECEs should take the same precautions that are utilized to stop the spread of other infectious diseases. The Health Department has developed a COVID-19 sample screening tool. Three simultaneous classroom and/or core group outbreaks when: Contact tracing cannot adequately identify close contacts or be completed in a timely manner; and. For medical advice, call your healthcare provider. The PA Key website is best viewed in Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. Others have medical conditions that make masking impossible. We strongly recommend flexibility and accommodations for staff who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19, such as those 65 years and older and those with weakened immune systems. Maintaining healthy facilities Outbreak: Two or more cases among students/staff without other identified epidemiological linkages, with onset within 14 days in a single classroom or core group (e.g., teams, band). Ensure facility has updated contact information (including date of birth, phone number, home address, grade level, and cohort) for all staff and families to facilitate contact tracing and rapid communication. Children older than 2 who cannot mask for medical reasons stated above should receive an antigen test every other day until day 10 in order to limit transmission. Staff should screen themselves daily. Schools may use other criteria to determine if a suspension of in-person learning is necessary for their local school community. gymnasium. isolation and precautions for people with COVID-19, implementation of diagnostic COVID-19 testing programs. (Day 0 is when symptoms began or if no symptoms, when a positive test result was received.) Face masks help to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. Those individuals capable of masking must wear a mask after an exposure. Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) See afull list of COVID-19 symptoms. of Labor and Industry, the Department of In addition, programs located in any of the following 6 counties or 4 municipalities Pennsylvanias Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL): Pennsylvanias Promise for Children All COVID-19 cases (student or staff) must be reported to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. Individuals or schools may continue to choose to implement quarantine if desired. Who needs to isolate? Epidemiological links between cases are considered in the process of determining outbreaks. Individuals may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect themselves and others. Incorporate more consistent use of hyperlinks for "reusable elements" (e.g., quarantine period, definition of close contact) that are featured in numerous guidance documents, in order to assure more systematic updating of all guidance that relies on such concepts which themselves are occasionally updated. If students develop symptoms, they should be brought to a designated isolation room while waiting to be picked up. When working alone and isolated from interaction with other people with little or no expectation Pa. Code 3270.14, 3270.21, 3280.14, 3280.20, and 3290.18, all pertaining to compliance with Department of Health. Reach out to us for more information: (215) 685-5488 OR email covid.schools@phila.gov. The Health Department strongly recommends universal masking for a two-week period upon return from extended break/holiday, such as summer vacation, winter and spring breaks, and extended holidays. If 10% of a ECEs population is positive, contact the Health Department at (215) 685-5488 OR email covid.schools@phila.gov for contact tracing and further guidance on response, access to outbreak testing or possible pauses to in-person learning. To login to the Pennsylvania Key Portal various intranets, please login here. Individuals who are able to mask cannot test out of the 10-day masking period. Schools should continue to utilize prevention strategies such as masking, physical distancing, testing, ventilation, handwashing, and staying home when sick to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Requirements for Schools | This 22-23 school year, the Health Department will be providing rapid at-home COVID-19 test kits, point-of-care test kits, masks, and other resources for early childhood education center communities, including staff and families. certified child care facilities as well as provide clarification of ongoing reporting requirements related Sign up for one or more newsletters available from OCDEL and/or Pennsylvanias Promise for Children. Others are under the age of two. In order to best meet our communitys diverse needs, we have created a set of baseline or minimum recommendations based on guidelines from the Health Department, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Pennsylvania Department of Education that serve as best practices within the school setting for mitigating the risk of COVID-19 for students and staff. To assist child care providers with continued compliance with these requirements, OCDEL has Training students in proper hand washing techniques will help curb the spread of COVID-19 and other highly transmissible diseases in the classroom. Where authorized, the Health Department may direct pausing or closure of centers with notification of credentialing agencies, the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), and the Early Childhood Education Division of the Philadelphia Office of Children and Families. FAX: 717-213-0585 Accouncement C-21-10:Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early LearningBureau of Early Learning Policy and Professional Development and Bureau ofCertification, Department of Health (DOH) Early ChildhoodEducation COVID-19 Reporting Options, Addition of COVID-19 to List of Reportable Communicable Diseases, Special Announcement on Masking Guidance: A Message fromActing Secretary Meg Snead, Announcement C-21-09: Reinstating and Extension of Child Care Certification Regulation Suspensions Due at Act 73, Announcement C-21-08: Compliance with Acting Secretary of Health's Face Covering Order, AnnouncementC-21-07: COVID-19 Policy Updates, Announcement C-20-04:Suspension of Regulatory Requirementsfor Certified Child Care Facilities Duringthe COVID-19 Pandemic, Announcement C-21-06:Ending of Child Care Certification Regulations Suspensions Under the State Disaster Emergency Declaration, Announcement C-21-05: Obsolete Certification Announcements for Certified Child Care Providers, Frequently Asked Questions: Tuberculin Skin Testing (TST) and COVID-19 Vaccinations, Announcement C-20-13:Reopening of Certified Child Care Facilities Temporarily or Permanently Closed Due to COVID-19, Announcement C-20-11:Non-Licensed Part-Day School Age Child Care (SACC) Program or Learning Pod Notification of Operation, Announcement C-20-09: Emergency Temporary Relocation of Facility due to theGovernor Issuing a Declaration of Disaster Specific to NovelCoronavirus (COVID-19), ELRC Policy Announcement 21 #06: Restoring Child Care Works Invoicing, Attendance, and Payment Policies, Announcement ELRC21 #05: Keystone STARS During the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Announcement20-18:Keystone STARS Designation Maintenance for Facilities Temporarily Closed Due to COVID-19, Announcement 20-17:Child Care Works Payment During the Proclamation of Disaster Emergency, Announcement 20-15:Changes to Policy Regarding Parents/Caretakers Caring for Their Own Children in a Child Care Setting During the COVID-19 Pandemic, ELRC 20-#14:Keystone STARS Designation Process for FY 2020-2021, ELRC 20-#13:Updates to the Child Care Works School-Age Blended Rate Payment Policy for the 2020-21 School Year, Office of Children, Youth, and Families (OCYF), Office of Medical Assistance Programs (OMAP), Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Service (OMHSAS). Staff who develop symptoms of COVID should immediately be sent home. Text COVIDPHL to 888-777 to receive updates to your phone. The address of the facility including the county; Identify if the positive case or cases are a facility person, child, family member, or well-fitting mask around others at home where possible. The provider map is available on the Department of Health & # x27 s! If wearing a face covering would either cause a medical condition, or exacerbate an existing OCDEL Releases Updated Child Care Guidelines During COVID-19 | June 28, 2021 Responding to a COVID-19 Outbreak in Schools. Provider Self Service Anyone at high risk for severe illnessshould consider wearing a mask indoors in public and takingadditional precautions. For medical advice, call your healthcare provider. Hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can also be used. CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period The citations for non-compliance with the Order will be issued under 55 which may be of public concern, whether Overview of COVID-19 Quarantine for K-12 Schools, Responding to COVID-19 Cases in K-12 Schools: Resources for School Administrators, Professional Standards and Practices Commission, Report positive cases of COVID-19 to DOH for case investigation, contact tracing, and issuance of quarantine and/or isolation orders; and. P-3 Alignment Healthcare professionals should see Ending Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19. To find early childhood education (ECE) job opportunities, visit the Job Search page. Guide for Responding to a Positive COVID-19 Case in Schools, Responding to a COVID-19 Outbreak in Schools, Steps for Determining Close Contact and Quarantine in K-12 Schools. Maximizing the amount of outside air circulated by the system. Coronavirus-Related Provider Guidance and Resources Guidance by DHS Program Offices Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Office of Children, Youth, and Families (OCYF) Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Office of Income Maintenance (OIM) Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) Office of Medical Assistance Programs (OMAP) The CDC recommends that those who were exposed to COVID-19 and are not up-to-date on their vaccinations, and those who are unvaccinated, stay . supports that mask wearing has no significant adverse health effects for wearers. Double masking with a cloth mask over a surgical mask or, if preferred, a well-fitted KN95, KF94, or N95 mask is more protective than a single cloth or surgical mask. Pennsylvania. Parents and guardians must monitor younger children. Checking that the external air inlet duct is not blocked and that it is at least 15 feet from persons. Visit designated Resource Hubs for masks, tests, and information: Text COVIDPHL to 888-777 to receive updates to your phone. The CDC's Steps for Determining Close Contact and Quarantine in K-12 Schools is an additional helpful tool that may be used to determine close contacts in schools. All close contacts must monitor themselves for fever and cough, shortness of breath and other COVID-19 symptoms for 10 days after their last exposure to someone with COVID-19. Schools guidance (K-12) | Programs and initiatives * Testing is recommended but not required. drinking, playing an instrument that would be obstructed by the face covering; or, Participating in high intensity aerobic or anerobic activities, including during a physical If possible, increase ventilation in the building by either: Handwashing & Respiratory Etiquette most recent information relating to this tool. For instance, when possible, move a classroom outdoors or to a larger space such as a Both are free for download. Anyone with symptoms who has not yet received their test result yet should also stay at home. Individuals may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect themselves and others.
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