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- Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Facility Guidance
- Checklist of Recommendations
- MDH Novel Coronavirus Update 4/7/20
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Guidance for Child Care Programs that Remain Open
- MDH Frequently Asked Questions: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for Child Care Settings
- Early Childhood Grants, Programming and Initiatives in Maryland During COVID-19 State of Emergency
Contact information
Behavioral Health Liaison:
Sarah Drennen
SDrennan@FrederickCountyMD.gov
240-439-0374
Address:
Frederick County Health Department
350 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21702
Additional Resources
- Checklist of Recommendations
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- MDH Interim Guidance for Use of Cloth Face Coverings in Child Care Programs
- MDH Interim Guidance for Temperature and Symptom Screening at Child Care Programs Serving Children of Essential Personnel – Updated 5/11/20
- FAQs about the Safer at Home Advisory and Self-Isolation
- FAQs COVID-19 Guidance for Child Care Settings
- Child Care Closure due to COVID-19: Partial Closure Assessment Resource
- Early Childhood Grants, Programming and Initiatives in Maryland During COVID-19 State of Emergency
- FAQs COVID-19 Testing
- CDC Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019
- CDC Symptoms of Coronavirus
- CDC Isolate If You Are Sick
- CDC Guidance for Child Care Programs that Remain Open
- US Route 40/Golden Mile Testing Clinic Announcement
- Maryland Response to a Laboratory Confirmed Case of COVID-19 and Persons with COVID-19-like Illness in Schools
- Maryland Guidance for Cloth Face Coverings in Schools
- Maryland COVID-19 Guidance for Child Care Facilities
- Maryland COVID-19 Guidance For Child Care Facilities
Childcare Program Outbreak
(As defined by Maryland Department of Health on May 21)
Family Child Care Homes:
One person (i.e., provider, provider’s household member or child in care) with laboratory confirmation of COVID-19 with at least one additional person meeting one of the following criteria within 14 days*:
- Laboratory confirmation of COVID-19
- Onset of signs or symptoms consistent with COVID-19
Child Care Center:
One person (i.e., staff or child) with laboratory confirmation of COVID-19 with at least one (in the same classroom) or two (in the center) additional people meeting one of the following criteria within 14 days*:
- Laboratory confirmation of COVID-19
- Onset of signs or symptoms consistent with COVID-19
*14 days based on onset of symptoms; for asymptomatic cases who test positive for COVID-19, use date of collection of positive specimen in place of onset date
A Child Care Program should close if:
There is a Laboratory Confirmed COVID-19 Case or Probable Case who was present in the child care program building within 48 hours prior to developing COVID-19 symptoms, and had close ,prolonged contact as defined by the CDC, with program staff and/or children.
NEW—There is a Laboratory Confirmed COVID-19 Case who is ASYMPTOMATIC, was present in the child care program building and had close, prolonged contact as defined by the CDC, with program staff and/or children.
Signs
Contact information
Childcare Center Liaison:
Bridgid Knott
BKnott@FrederickCountyMD.gov
301-606-6237
PPE Requests: EOC.request@frederickcountymd.gov
Address:
Frederick County Health Department
350 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21702
Additional Resources
- Health Department Outbreak Process 4/23/20
- Line List Update Daily Form
- Checklist of Recommendations
- MDH Novel Coronavirus Update 4/7/20
- CDC Screening Tool
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- COVID-19 Lab Slip Pre-Filled
- Advanced Directives Information and Form
- CDC Interim Guidance on Management of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Correctional and Detention Facilities
Contact information
Detention Center Liaison:
Melissa Greenwell
MGreenwell@FrederickCountyMD.gov
240-397-4140
Address:
Frederick County Health Department
350 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21702
Additional Resources
FREE WEBINAR: Keeping Nursing Home Residents and Staff Safe in the Era of COVID-19
Webinar Slides
Key Strategies to Prepare for COVID-19 in Long-term Care Facilities (LTCFs)
FREE MINI WEBINAR SERIES: COVID-19 Prevention Messages for Long Term Care Staff
- Health Department Outbreak Process 4/23/20
- Line List Update Daily Form
- Checklist of Recommendations
- MDH Novel Coronavirus Update 4/7/20
- CDC Screening Tool
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- COVID-19 Lab Slip Pre-Filled
- Advanced Directives Information and Form
- Outbreak Specimen Collection and Return
Contact information
Long Term Care Liaison:
Diane Grove
Dgrove@frederickcountymd.gov
240-549-9107
PPE Requests: EOC.request@frederickcountymd.gov
Address:
Frederick County Health Department
350 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21702
Additional Resources
- Health Department Outbreak Process 4/23/20
- Line List Update Daily Form
- Checklist of Recommendations
- MDH Novel Coronavirus Update 4/7/20
- CDC Screening Tool
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- COVID-19 Lab Slip Pre-Filled
- Advanced Directives Information and Form
- CDC Interim Guidance for Homeless Service Providers
Contact information
Shelter Liaison:
Avani Shah
ashah@frederickcountymd.gov
240-877-4087
PPE Requests: EOC.request@frederickcountymd.gov
Address:
Frederick County Health Department
350 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21702