PCA’s Response to COVID-19: Back to School Plan 22-23
1.Create best learning conditions while staying healthy and safe
2.Enable teachers to do their critical tasks most effectively
3.Enable staff to focus on running the school
4.Keep school community unified
COVID-19 Thresholds in our Environment
Tracked here: NH COVID-19 Response Dashboardhttps://www.covid19.nh.gov/dashboard/overview
1. 2 or more clusters of COVID-19 cases at PCA (a cluster is one case that causes 3 or more other cases in close contacts)
2. >100 / 100K cases per 14 days (in NH / seacoast community)
3. > 5% positivity with COVID-19 cases in NH (7-day)
4. > = 3 deaths / day due to COVID-19 in NH
5. Hospitals, particularly ICUs, reaching capacity
Response to Crossed Thresholds
8 Foundational Layers
1. Communication
2. Vaccines & treatments
3. Fast & available testing
4. Ventilation
5. Cleaning & disinfecting
6. Hand hygiene/respiratory hygiene
7. Distancing 3 feet
8. Optional masking/recommended /required
Frequently Asked Questions
What are we monitoring, and how do we make decisions?
- Severity of disease at PCA, in Seacoast, in New England.
- Our experience of dealing with the COVID-19 virus at PCA.
- Guidance from CDCs, DHHS, local health officials.
Are masks required at PCA?
At this time, masks are optional. Masks are recommended for those who feel most comfortable masked.
When will PCA contact trace?
We report every positive case of COVID-19 to the Department of Health and Human Services, per RSA 141-C (http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/x/141-c/141-c-mrg.htm). When a cluster of COVID-19 cases develops at PCA, the DHHS will step in to help contact trace. A cluster is when three or more cases develop from a known positive case within the same core group with no likely connection to outside-of-school exposure. A core group is any cohort of people – a classroom, a team, etc.
How will I know if I need to quarantine?
You should be advised by a healthcare provider if you need to quarantine. The PCA School Nurse may notify you that you need to quarantine.
What are PCA’s Travel Policies?
Per the New Hampshire Department of Public Health, PCA follows the CDC’s travel guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html.
