Emergency Contact Program (ECP)

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Our first priority is our students' health and safety. In the event a student tests positive for COVID-19 while enrolled in SHA's Emergency Contact Program, the student will receive the following care:

1. Transportation Off Campus - Once SHA is notified by the student's school that the student has tested positive and must be quarantined off campus, we will arrange for transportation to a hotel that has been trained and vetted for quarantine procedures.
2. 24/7 On-Site Supervision - Once the student arrives at the hotel, he or she will be escorted to his or her room using all protective measures possible, including PPE for any on-site supervisors or staff. The adult chaperone will stay in a separate room in the hotel and check in on the student regularly using appropriate precautions.
3. Daily Nursing Care - Within 24 hours of arriving at the hotel, a visiting nurse (RN or APRN) will conduct an initial evaluation and provide any needed medical assistance, including checking vitals, addressing acute concerns, and administering medication. A nurse will assess the student's health daily until the student is able to return to campus or return home. At any time during this course of care, the nurse may recommend a higher level of care in a hospital setting, and SHA will arrange for transfer.
4. Further Testing - At least five days before returning a student to campus, SHA will arrange for a final COVID-19 test to ensure that the student is no longer contagious and can return to campus with clearance from the visiting nursing agency under the supervision of a medical doctor. If the student returns home, SHA can assist with safe travel arrangements.
5. Ongoing Communication with Families & Schools - If a student is in quarantine due to an illness or positive COVID-19 test, we will communicate with the student's family and the school on a daily basis to provide updates on the student's condition and coordinate any travel or other arrangements as needed.