COVID-19 Policy Response Plan
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CHILD
If a child becomes unwell and presents as a suspected case
of COVID-19 while at the Service
The child should be brought to the isolation area via the isolation route by a
designated person so as to reduce the risk of transmission to children and staff in
other 'play pods'. The staff member should keep at least 2 meters apart from the child
if at all possible.
Where a child is unable to walk or is too young to walk to the isolation area, staff
member will wear protective equipment, i.e. disposable apron, gloves and face mask,
and carry the child to the isolation area using the Service's isolation route.
It is not recommended that children under 13 years of age wear a face mask. Provide
tissues if required and use the dedicated waste bin, as necessary.
The staff member caring for the child in isolation can wear personal protective
equipment, i.e. face mask, disposable apron and gloves.
The child should be encouraged not to touch surfaces, people or any objects.
Contact the child's parents immediately and ask them to collect the child and to
contact their GP. Public transport of any kind should not be used.
If the child tests positive for COVID-19 they should quarantine at home for 14 days
and only return to the Service with a doctor's certificate to say that they are not
infectious and fit to return to the service.
The child should only return to the Service with a doctor's certificate to say they do
not have COVID-19 and are not infectious.
Inform (as appropriate to your service) the manager, infection control officer,
COVID-19 lead staff representative as soon as possible.
Carry out an assessment of the incident which will form part of follow-up actions.
Arrange for appropriate cleaning and disinfection of the isolation area or any other
area.
FOLLOW-UP: If COVID-19 is confirmed the Service will notify Tusla.
