Baylor School Health Center COVID-19 Scenarios & Guidelines

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HEALTH CENTER COVID-19 SCENARIOS + GUIDELINES

SCENARIO 1: Positive COVID-19 Symptoms and NO Known Contact/Exposure What to do first • Set up a screening by your personal physician to

investigate causes.

• Do not ignore your symptoms. COVID-19 is most contagious when symptoms first appear.

• Limit contact with others until guidance can be given by a medical professional.

Do I need a test?

• If COVID-19 is suspected, you will be offered a test.

• If there is the possibility of another illness, you may not be tested.

Should I go home?

• Yes, if tested. You can expect to be home with limited

o Use a separate restroom from others o Maintain six feet of distance from others o Mask must be worn outside of your home o Stay well-rested and hydrate

test results • Positive: Self-isolate yourself from others at home as soon as possible.

• Negative: Schedule your next test 48-72 hours from the first test and 14 days after your first symptom.

Do I have to quarantine and miss after-school activities?

• If positive, you will isolate for at least 10 days AND at least

contact to others until the Baylor Health Center has been notified of your COVID-19 test results.

• If not tested, you may have another illness and should be extra vigilant of precautions (wash your hands, wear a face covering, watch your distance)

24 hours after recovery.

• If negative for COVID but have no other alternative diagnosis, you will quarantine for 14 days from your first symptom.

• While you are at home and if you are well enough, you may participate in classes virtually.

Waiting for test results • Most results will be shared within 24 hours by email or

Returning to Baylor • If positive, the Hamilton County Health Department will

uploaded to the student health portal on Magnus.

• While waiting for a result you MUST behave as if you are positive. o Stay home o Exhibit proper hand washing

release you from isolation via a letter. Once you receive notification you should submit it to the Baylor Health Center, and you may return to campus.

• If negative, you may return to all activities on campus after quarantine ends.

SCENARIO 2: Positive COVID-19 Symptoms and Known Contact/Exposure What to do first • Immediately set up a screening by your personal physician to investigate causes.

• Immediately separate from others and wear a face covering. COVID-19 is most contagious when symptoms first appear.

Do I need a test?

• YES, you will be offered a test.

Should I go home?

• Yes, you can expect to be home with limited contact to

others until the Baylor Health Center has been notified of your COVID-19 test results.

• While at home you should expect to wear a mask when outside of your isolation space.

Waiting for test results • Most results will be shared within 24 hours by email or uploaded to the student health portal on Magnus.

• While waiting for a result you MUST behave as if you are positive. o Stay home o Exhibit proper hand washing o Use a separate restroom from others o Maintain six feet of distance from others o Mask must be worn outside of your home o Stay well-rested and hydrate

test results • Positive: Self-isolate yourself from others at home as soon as possible.

• Negative: Schedule your next test 48-72 hours from the first test and 14 days after your first symptom.

Do I have to quarantine and miss after-school activities?

• If positive, you will isolate for at least 10 days AND at least

72 hours after recovery.

• If negative for COVID but have no other alternative diagnosis, you will quarantine for 14 days from your first symptom.

• While you are at home and if you are well enough, you may participate in classes virtually.

Returning to Baylor • If positive, the Hamilton County Health Department will

release you from isolation via a letter. Once you receive notification you should submit it to the Baylor Health Center, and you may return to campus.

• If negative, you may return to all activities on campus once your 14-day quarantine has been completed AND your negative test on day 14 is resulted as negative.

SCENARIO 3: NEGAtive COVID-19 Symptoms and NO Known Contact/Exposure What to do first • You are feeling great. Awesome! Continue to monitor

your health.

• Maintain proper hand hygiene, general hygiene and face covering when unable to social distance.

• Interact in open-air spaces as much as possible.

Do I need a test?

• You do NOT need a test. Symptom monitoring is sufficient.

Should I go home?

• No, you may participate fully in all campus activities.

Do I have to quarantine and miss after-school activities?

• No, you may participate fully in all campus activities.

What can I do to stay healthy?

• Exhibit proper, frequent hand washing.

• Maintain six feet of distance from others.

• Wear a face covering when interacting with others.

• Stay well-rested and hydrate.

SCENARIO 4: NEGAtive COVID-19 Symptoms and Known Contact/Exposure What to do first • Confirm that you have had CLOSE contact:

o Have YOU been within six feet of a laboratory confirmed individual? (If someone has been tested but results are pending, they are not confirmed yet.) o Exposure was for at least 15 minutes? o You did not have a mask or face covering on while you were within six feet AND for 15 minutes?

• If close contact is confirmed, set up a COVID-19 screening at the Health Center or by personal physician.

• Limit contact with others until guidance can be given by a medical professional.

Do I need a test?

• Probably, if close contact is confirmed.

• Ideal testing time would be 5-10 days after exposure.

Should I go home?

• Yes, as a precaution and because the incubation period

can be 2-14 days depending on an induvial individual, you should attend classes virtually until 14 days have passed from your exposure.

• Be extra vigilant to monitor your personal health and any signs or symptoms. In some circumstances, you may be given a symptom tracking sheet.

Waiting for test results • Most results will be shared within 24 hours by email or uploaded to the student health portal on Magnus.

• While waiting for a result you MUST behave as if you are positive.

o Stay home o Exhibit proper hand washing o Use a separate restroom from others o Maintain six feet of distance from others o Mask must be worn outside of your home o Stay well-rested and hydrate

test results • Positive: Self-isolate yourself from others at home as soon as possible.

• Negative: Schedule your next test at 14 days after your exposure.

Do I have to quarantine and miss after-school activities?

• Yes, you will need to quarantine for 14 days after your

close contact exposure to positive COVID case.

• While you are at home and if you are well enough, you may participate in classes virtually.

Returning to Baylor • If positive, the Hamilton County Health Department will

release you from isolation via a letter. Once you receive notification you should submit it to the Baylor Health Center, and you may return to campus.

• If you never had symptoms but tested positive, Baylor will ask that you provide two negative tests (> more than 24 hours apart) at the end of your isolation.

• If negative, you may return to all activities on campus after 14 days of quarantine.