TIU11 Early Intervention Health and Safety Plan - Updated COVID-19 Screening and Guidance

Sep 10, 2026

TIU11 Early Intervention Health and Safety Plan updates align TIU Health and Safety amendments for students and staff and provide COVID-19 procedures for in-person EI services. It includes an updated screener for in-person service decisions, an updated daily self-screening log to guide employees to stay home when criteria are met, and guidance on vaccination, quarantine, isolation, symptom reporting, masking, and distancing. Providers coordinate with families for tele-intervention when screening indicates risk.

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TIU11 Early Intervention Health and Safety Plan Updates

Applicability of TIU health and safety amendments

Updated screening tools

COVID-19 screening for families (in-person EI services)

COVID-19 daily self screening log (staff)

Quarantine and vaccination guidance updates

Health and Safety Plan: Early Intervention Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 The following updates to the TIU Early Intervention Health and Safety Plan are as follows: 1. All amendments adopted by the TIU Health and Safety Plan are also applicable and in effect in the TIU11 Early Intervention Plan for students and staff. 2. Updated Screener for In Person Services (attached) 3. Updated Self Screening Log (attached) 4. Selecting Service Delivery Strategy Update (attached) 5. Updated Guidance on vaccinations and quarantine (attached) COVID-19 Screening for Families Participating in TIU11 Early Intervention Services When there is an identified need for in-person EI service, the provider of the EI services should contact the family prior to every in-person service to ask the following health screening questions and additional considerations as recommended by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Updated 3/5/21 Child’s Name: Date of Screening: Date of Service: | Screening Questions: | Yes | No | | --- | --- | --- | | Has anyone in the home tested positive or
suspected of having COVID-19 in the last 14 days? | | | | Does anyone in the home have signs or symptoms of a fever, new or worsening cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, respiratory illness? | | | | Has anyone in the home had contact within the last 14 days with someone with or under investigation for COVID-19? | | | | Additional Considerations: * | Yes | No | | | | | | Will a person with a weakened immune system, a person who is over the age of 65 years, or a person that has chronic health conditions (i.e. heart disease, lung disease, diabetes), or other factors that pose a risk if the person becomes infected with COVID-19 be present during the visit? | | | Considerations/Comments: Name of Screener: If the response is yes to any of the three screening questions above, the provider of EI services will coordinate with the family to participate in a tele-intervention session instead of an in-person session. *If the response is yes to the additional consideration, it is recommended that the provider of EI services and family discuss the possible risk in delivering an in-person session and document the decision. Teleintervention will be an option for service delivery. 2527 US Highway 522 South, McVeytown, PA 17051 Phone: (814) 542-2501 TIU11 Early IntervenƟon COVID-19 SELF SCREENING LOG Review this COVID-19 Daily Self Checklist each day before reporƟng to work. If you reply YES to any of the four quesƟons below, please STAY HOME. It is recommended that you contact your medical provider. If you experience any symptoms during the work day, please noƟfy your Supervisor and leave immediately. | Has anyone in the home tested posiƟve or suspected of having COVID-19 within the last 14 days? | YES | NO | | --- | --- | --- | | Do you have a fever (temperature over 100.4F) without having taken any fever reducing medicaƟons? | YES | NO | | Have you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, been diagnosed with COVID-19, or been placed on quaranƟne for possible contact with COVID-19? | YES | NO | | Have you been asked to self-isolate or quaranƟne by a medical professional or a local public health oﬃcial? | YES | NO | | *If answering NO to all above quesƟons, report to work and follow all health and safety protocols. | | | AƩachment B updated 8/4/20 updated 8/14/20 ( new HR TIU procedures) updated 3/5/21 People who have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 are not required to quarantine if they have been fully vaccinated against the disease and show no symptoms. People who have not had the vaccine should quarantine as follows: ● After day 10 without testing ● After day 7 after receiving a negative test result (test must occur on day 5 or later) After stopping quarantine, you should ● Watch for symptoms until 14 days after exposure. ● If you have symptoms, immediately self-isolate a

FAQs

How do TIU Health and Safety Plan amendments affect TIU11 Early Intervention services?

All amendments adopted in the TIU Health and Safety Plan also apply and are in effect for TIU11 Early Intervention for students and staff.

What should EI providers do when family screening indicates COVID-19 risk for an in-person service?

Providers coordinate with the family to participate in a tele-intervention session instead of an in-person session if any of the screening questions indicate a concern.

What are the staff instructions if they answer “YES” on the daily self-screening log?

If any of the questions are answered “YES,” employees should stay home, contact their medical provider, notify their supervisor if symptoms develop during the work day, and leave immediately.

Sep 10, 2026

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