Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)

The COVID-19 Emergency Isolation and Quarantine Housing Program (I&Q Facility) is funded and managed by Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD). Please note: this is not an alternative homeless shelter. Public members will not be enrolled in the program without a formal referral.

In order to stay at the I&Q Facility, a referral from a Primary Care Physician (PCP) must be provided. The referral should be clear on the guest’s COVID-19 status with a recommendation to isolate or quarantine. CDHD will take these recommendations and make the placement according to guest eligibility and willingness to agree to the terms of an Occupancy Agreement.

Once placed into the program, guests are expected to isolate or quarantine in the room and abide by the Occupancy Agreement that they have signed. Guests will receive three (3) meals per day during their stay. It is the duty of the guest to list all food allergies known ahead of time. Guests will participate in regular daily vital signs/symptoms check twice a day by Lifeline and will be connected to medical professionals when necessary.

Definitions

• Isolation – Specifically for a COVID-19 positive person needing to separate from people as to not spread the virus.
• Quarantine – People exposed to COVID-19 and waiting test results that need to restrict their interactions with others to decrease possible transmission.

Eligibility

This program will serve community members who:

• Have tested positive for COVID-19 and live in a situation where they cannot self-isolate or quarantine within their homes without exposing others in the household (medical recommendation to self-isolate or quarantine).
• Have been exposed to COVID-19 and have received a medical recommendation to self-isolate or quarantine but cannot self-isolate or quarantine within their homes without exposing others in the household.

Before eligible individuals are placed, they will consent to:

• Motel, Hospital and CDHD isolation and quarantine guidelines.
• Occupation Agreement
• Care Overview
• Release of Information
• Be able to self-monitor of temperature and symptoms
• Be able to self-administer own medications
• Calling “911” if symptoms become unmanageable
• Refraining from using motel amenities, other than what is provided in the room.
• GUESTS WILL NOT GO INTO THE LOBBY

Referral

Eligible referral partners include (but not limited to): CDHD, Confluence Health, Cascade Medical, Lake Chelan Health, CVCH.

Referral Components

• Medical Provider’s Letterhead
• Medical Provider’s Signature
• Agency Name
• Agency County
• Agency Contact Person
• Agency Contact Number and Email
• Guest’s Name
• Guest’s Date of Birth
• Guest’s Phone Number
• Guest’s Physical Home Address
• Guest’s Preferred Language
• Guest’s COVID-19 Status
• Recommendation for isolation or quarantine (list length of stay).
• List any known food allergies
• List any known underlying health conditions
• List any mental/behaviors concerns

Please note that medical need is the primary factor in determining eligibility for emergency housing during this time. Homelessness is a secondary factor in determining eligibility. Making this referral does not guarantee entry into the Emergency Housing Facility. You will be contacted within 24 hours of the status of your referral submission. Thank you for your compassionate self-care and patience during this unprecedented time.

Email documents to the contacts below (i.e., medical referrals, signed HIPAA release, etc.) that provide medical and/or housing eligibility for the referred individual in order for CDHD to make an EMERGENCY HOUSING placement.

I&Q Facility Contact Information

Kaila Brownlee, COVID19 Division Liaison
509-886-6470
Kaila.Brownlee@cdhd.wa.gov

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