Your Health and Safety is Our Top Priority

Fraser holds the safety of clients and staff as a top priority and all decisions made to-date have been based on the guidance we receive from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). These protocols are continually updated based on current guidance and best practice recommendations from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Fraser is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our clients. Fraser programs will follow applicable regulations and best practices to ensure the safest and healthiest environment possible. Each program will provide employees with training and guidelines to address the following topics, as applicable:

1) Infection control
2) Injuries, illnesses and incidents / accidents
3) Managing client medical needs
4) Medication administration
5) Food service and storage
6) Allergies

What to Do if You are Experiencing Symptoms of Illness

Clients are expected to stay home when they are ill. Report the absence as follows:

Outpatient Clinical Clients: Complete an Appointment Change Request form to report an absence.
Day Treatment and ABA Clients: Complete a Notification of Absence for Fraser Client form.
Fraser School: Call the front office (612) 861-1688 or email school.attendance@fraser.org as soon as possible and give the child’s name, classroom, and reason for absence.

COVID-19 Specific Guidelines

COVID-19 GUIDELINES FOR FRASER CLIENTS AND STAFF As of 05/15/2023
Status	Guideline
Test Positive for COVID-19	Isolate at least for 5 days from symptom onset OR test date, whichever date is earlier. Must be fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medication for 24 hours to return. If symptoms persist beyond 5 days, it is recommended to stay home until day 11. Wear a mask and practice social distancing, as able and applicable, until day 11.
Test Negative for COVID-19 but have COVID-19/Respiratory Symptoms	It is highly recommended that you test for COVID-19 if you are experiencing COVID-19/respiratory symptoms. Must be fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medication for 24 hours to return. Wear a mask and practice social distancing, as able and applicable, until symptom-free.
Known Exposure to COVID-19	Isolation is not required if exposed individual is symptom-free AND does not test positive. Monitor for symptoms for 10 days. If you develop any symptom(s), testing is highly recommended. Testing is recommended 5 days from the exposure date even if there are no symptoms. Wear a mask and practice social distancing, as able and applicable, until day 11.

Your Health and Safety is Our Top Priority

What to Do if You are Experiencing Symptoms of Illness

COVID-19 Specific Guidelines

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