Office of Head Start Survey
on
COVID-19 Mitigation Plan
PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1995 (Pub. L.
104-13) STATEMENT OF
PUBLIC BURDEN: The purpose of
this information collection is to gather information on Head Start
grant recipient experiences in
complying with Head Start requirements on implementing an
evidence-based COVID-19 mitigation plan. Public reporting burden for
this collection of information is estimated to average 5 minutes per
response, including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering
and maintaining the data needed, and reviewing the collection of
information. This is a
voluntary collection of information. An
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, a collection of information subject to the requirements
of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number. The OMB # is 0970-0558 and the
expiration date is 11/30/2023. If
you have any comments on this collection of information, please
contact Jesse Escobar at [email protected].
Does your program currently have an evidence-based COVID-19 mitigation plan1 in place?
Yes
No
We have started this process but have not finalized a policy yet.
[If Q1 = B or C, then skip Q2 through Q6]
Which best describes the role of your Health Services Advisory Committee (HSAC) in establishing an evidence-based COVID-19 mitigation policy?
Our HSAC was significantly involved in developing our policy, we engaged with them frequently
Our HSAC was consulted but did not play a significant role in developing our policy
We did not consult our HSAC when developing our policy
We do not have an established HSAC to consult with
What strategies has your program utilized in the COVID-19 mitigation plan: [select all that apply]
Ventilation and improvements to indoor air quality
Additional outdoor time
Staying up to date on COVID-19 vaccines
Regular COVID-19 testing for staff, children, volunteers, and visitors
Mask use
Staying at home when sick
Non-punitive paid sick leave policies and practices
Infection control protocols (ex. respiratory etiquette, hand washing, cleaning, and disinfecting practices)
COVID-19 exposure and case management protocols
Conducting daily health checks
Other, please specify: ____________
What evidence-based sources did your program primarily use to inform the COVID-19 mitigation policy [select up to two]
CDC guidance
State, tribal, local, and territorial health departments, universities, and professional health organizations
Caring for Our Children health and safety standards
The National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety’s COVID-19: Health Considerations
Other, please specify: _____________
Is your COVID-19 mitigation policy adaptable to changing circumstances and conditions of COVID-19? For example, if there is a surge in the impact of COVID-19 in your community, does your policy allow you to scale up your mitigation strategies?
Yes
No
Not sure
Does your COVID-19 mitigation policy include a communication plan to help staff and families understand any changes in the specific mitigation strategies the program is using to respond to ongoing changing conditions of COVID-19 in the community?
Yes
No
Not sure
What challenges has your program experienced in the development or implementation of an evidence-based COVID-19 mitigation policy?
[text box]
1 As noted in the final rule, Mitigating the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs, evidence-based is an umbrella term that refers to using the best research evidence (e.g., found in health sciences literature) and clinical expertise (e.g., what health care providers know) in content development. Integrating the best available science with the knowledge and considered judgements from stakeholders and experts benefits Head Start children, families, and staff.
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