Keeping You Safe: PLA Reopening Playbook August 2020 | Page 19

Policy to Report Con rmed
Cases of Coronavirus
Purpose:
Phalen Leadership Academies require that all cases of COVID-19 be handled and
reported with urgency and care. Moreover, following the steps outlined in this
policy will mitigate community spread, preserve confidential information, and
communicate appropriately with all stakeholders in the event of a confirmed case
within a school building.
Our Guiding Principles:
Keep the PLA community safe
Continue to serve our students with the highest standards
Do our part to slow community spread of the virus where there appear to be
outbreaks, so that the most vulnerable people are able to get the care they need
Scope:
All administrators/managers should follow the protocol laid out in this policy.
Guidelines:
If one of your families/staff member contacts the school administration confirming
they have tested positive COVID-19, follow these guidelines:
School administrators should notify state health officials to determine what
additional steps are needed for the school community. This information may not
arise during normal business hours, be sure your team has after-hours contact
information to your local public health office. (If this person has been tested, local
health officials will have been alerted as well, but out of abundance of caution
notify them as well).
Maintain privacy and confidentiality of those seeking health care and those who
may be part of any contact investigation.
Students and staff who are well, but are taking care of, or share a home with,
someone with a case of COVID-19 must follow precautionary quarantine
instructions from state health officials.
Be prepared to thoroughly clean any potentially contaminated areas. Follow the
CDC’s instructions on environmental cleaning and disinfection recommendations.
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