Provider Information Session - THE WEBINAR WILL START SHORTLY February 1, 2022 - Early Learning Division

Provider Information Session
    THE WEBINAR WILL START SHORTLY
             February 1, 2022

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Agenda

•   Check-in on new COVID-19 guidance with Oregon Health Authority
•   Update on Child Care Stabilization Grant Awards
•   Agency and Program Updates

           There will be opportunity for questions after each topic

Check-in on COVID-19

COVID-19
          Response
           Update
    COVID-19 RESPONSE & RECOVERY UNIT
           Oregon Health Authority

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OHA COVID-19 Response & Recovery Unit (CRRU)

• Meg Cary, MD, MPH: Senior Health Advisory

• Neeti Vyas, MBBS, MPH, CIC: Epidemiologist and
  Infection Preventionist

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Oregon’s COVID-19 Infections

                           Currently
                      ~70% of COVID-19
                       cases are among
                         unvaccinated
                      ~20% cases among
                       vaccinated but not
                            boosted

                                            Deaths   6,100

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Pediatric COVID-19

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COVID-19 Infections by Region

    To protect privacy, exact case counts will not be reported in ZIP codes with between 1 and 9 cases; and data from ZIP codes with a population of

Breakthrough Cases
     Total number of vaccine breakthrough cases unknown, e.g. due to no or mild symptoms

                                                             National Data

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Updated Isolation and Quarantine Guidance
                                Isolation                          Quarantine*                      Notes

     Universal masking in                          Staff and Children:
     classroom (except for                  5d + 5d wearing well-fitting mask
     meals, naps, outdoors)
     No universal masking;                                                                          If UTD on vaccination
     Classrooms for

Snacks and Meals
     • Ideal: 6ft distance while eating
     • If 6ft not possible, create small, stable mealtime cohorts
     • Children and staff returning from 5d isolation or quarantine may
     eat with their typical cohort and do not require additional separation

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Up to Date on Vaccination Definition
• 18+ yo:
      • Booster dose
      • Completed both doses of mRNA vaccine (Moderna, Pfizer)

Contingency Staffing Strategies
     • If having staff isolate or quarantine would result in closing
       classroom, programs may consider contingency staffing
       strategies
     • Determine in consultation with LPHA, and in consideration of
       any unique risks
        • Start with shortening quarantine

     Consistent with OAR 333-019-0014, worksite, childcare, and school restrictions can be removed
     by statement of the local public health administrator that the disease is no longer communicable
       to others or that adequate precautions have been taken to minimize the risk of transmission.

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Well-Fitting Masks
     • Prevent spread
     • Filter inhalation
       of droplets

                           https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7007e1.htm?s_cid=mm7007e1_w

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covidvaccine.oregon.gov

www.safestrongoregon.org

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COVID-19 Resources

 Refer to FAQ's and documents on ELD website:
      https://oregonearlylearning.com/COVID-19-Resources/For-Providers

 OHSU Nurse Line: 1-833-647-8222 for questions about COVID-19

 Can request test kits from USPS:
                        https://www.covidtests.gov/

Testing Kit Distribution
• OHA was able to order approximately 6 million COVID-19 testing kits at the
  end of the year
     • For the first time, they were able to set aside a limited amount for early learning
• Because there were not enough testing kits to make available to all child
  care and early learning providers, only the following will be receiving kits
  at this time:
     • Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten programs
     • Preschool Promise providers
     • Relief Nursery programs
• ELD continues to work closely with OHA to determine if additional testing
  kits are available to be distributed to all child care providers

Child Care Stabilization Grants

COVID-19 Child Care Stabilization Grants

                                                         Approved
                                                                    ODHS License-
                                                                     exempt, 601
                                          Certified
                        1.28.2021        Center, 900

Approved                 3,380
Not Approved             222
Total Applications       3,602

                                                                             Registered
                                                                            Family, 1040

                                            Certified
                                           Family, 839

Saturation Level Submitted Applications
2500
                   99%

2000   84%                                                99%
                                                    98%
                   1040

1500   601
                                                          900
                                                    839

1000

       1239        1245
 500                                                      993
                                                    873

   0
       ODHS         RF                              CF    CC

                          # Eligible   # Received

Stabilization Grant Contact Information
The application period is now closed. Additional resources can be found:

ELD Stabilization Grant Webpage:
http://oregonearlylearning.com/child-care-stabilization-grants

Phone: 971-707-2029      Email: ECCgrants@state.or.us

Find your local Child Care Resource & Referral:
http://triwou.org/projects/ccccrr

CCR&R Stabilization Grant Help Line Phone: 1-800-342-6712
M,W,F: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | T, TH: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Agency and Program Updates

Agency Updates:
Sprinkler Rule Update:
    •       In April 2021, the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) adopted rules requiring new
            RF and CF providers to install an automatic sprinkler system in their facility or alternative fire safety
            tools based on local building officials.
    •       On January 26th, the ELD and DCBS engaged in joint temporary rulemaking to provide an alternative
            option to sprinklers.
    •       ELD's fire safety ruleset is temporary language that will be effective 120 days (January 26, 2022
            through May 26, 2022). The ELD will engage in a public rulemaking process, including partner
            engagement and a Rulemaking Advisory Committee (RAC), before the Early Learning Council adopts a
            permanent rule in spring 2022.
    •       The Office of Child Care is using a technical assistance/coaching approach to enforcement. Providers
            will have an opportunity to come into compliance during the temporary ruleset period. Note: We are
            required to address complaints.
Save the Date:
        •      March Information Sessions (3/1 + 3/2) will focus on the rulemaking process

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