COVID decision tree for parents

COVID-19 Response Update 1/6/2022

ICAN ILLNESS POLICY

Taking time off from therapy when your child is ill will help them get better faster and prevent the spread of illness. During COVID-19, we are extra cautious if the following conditions are present:

Stay home and call a medical professional if your child has the following:

  • Chills or a fever (100 and higher) within the last 24 hours or a standalone fever of 101 degrees or higher
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting within the last 24 hours
  • Diarrhea within the last 24 hours
  • A contagious eye infection, particularly conjunctivitis, pink eye etc.
  • A severe earache
  • Cough- If his/her cough brings up mucus or phlegm-type secretions, then stay home. A dry cough is OK.
  • Has recently had a procedure and are on prescription pain medication
  • Did not attend school because they were too sick

If your child has come in close contact with someone that has tested positive for COVID -19 please e-mail COVID@i-can.center and consult your PCP regarding next steps. If your child has come in close contact with someone waiting for COVID-19 testing results, please follow the advice of your PCP. To ensure continuity of care, contact us for therapy options. ***We will evaluate your child when presenting with multiple symptoms to determine appropriateness for therapy***

It is ok to come if your child: Has allergies that include a slight cough or runny nose; or Has a sprain or strain, as long as you: advise the treatment providers on what is or is not ok for them to do.

Make the appropriate arrangements if you will miss a session. Call our center and let us know of the illness as soon as possible at:

Lakemont 425-657-0620 or email cancellations@i-can.center.

Bel-Red 425-644-6328 or email cancellations@i-can.center.

Medication

We will not administer any medication without a completed Medication Authorization form. This form must be completed for prescription and non-prescription medications.

COVID -19 Safety precautions ICAN has implemented:

  • All ICAN staff complete a COVID-19 health screening and temperature scanning prior to coming to work.
  • Providers and kiddos practice social distancing during sessions
  • ICAN has employed cleaners at both locations to sanitize daily
  • All adults (staff and caregivers) will be required to wear face coverings (masks, scarves, shields, handkerchiefs, etc...)
  • All staff will be required to be fully immunized for influenza and COVID-19
  • Entrance to the buildings for staff and families will be through the front door only

ICAN has installed Thermal Temperature Scanners at the front entrance at both locations for staff and families. Anyone with a temperature over 100.4 will not be permitted to enter the building or showing symptoms may be sent home.