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COVID Guidelines for Staff/Students with Chronic Health Conditions and Acute Illnesses

COVID-19 Exposure and Positive Case Protocol

Steps to Follow When a Staff Member Discloses a Close Contact to a Positive COVID Individual Outside of Work

Isolation Rooms

Required Isolation Room Equipment

The New Mexico Department of Education (NMPED) requires participation in surveillance testing when reopening in a hybrid operating category. The purpose of surveillance testing is to detect COVID-19 outbreaks as early as possible by screening asymptomatic staff. NMPED has implemented a weekly 5% surveillance testing requirement for faculty and staff who are physically working at the schools. The intent of the 5% surveillance testing requirement is that all staff working in a school will be tested over the course of the year. COVID-19 Point Persons will be designated at each public school to identify staff to be tested, coordinate staff’s attendance at testing events, and track the number of staff who are tested on a weekly basis. Staff who participate are expected to inform the school’s identified Point Person of their test results. This will facilitate swift and efficient rapid response efforts in the event of an identified case. Districts and schools may consider allowing staff to test on days designated for deep cleaning between cohorts when direct instruction is not occurring. Access to COVID-19 testing will be provided at NMDOH local public health offices at no cost to the individual. Insurance information will be requested, but deductibles, copayments, or other out-of-pocket charges will not be incurred. Testing also will be provided to people without insurance. If payment is requested for COVID-19 testing, please notify the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) at 1.833.415.0566. Surveillance testing is to be completed at NMDOH local public health offices in order to quickly and accurately track data. Staff will have the ability to pre-register for testing (unless otherwise instructed by the public health office) using the NMDOH registration app and will need to complete the employer and insurance information.