BCHD Partners with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, School Districts to Establish COVID-19 Screening Protocol
Staff and students will be able to access a new COVID-19 Symptom Assessment Tool using their smart phone. (Photo courtesy of BCHD) By Dan Smith, Beach Cities Health District With daily health screenings now required for students attending school in-person in Los Angeles County, Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) has teamed with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), the Hermosa Beach City School District, Manhattan Beach Unified School District and Redondo Beach Unified School District to launch a symptom assessment tool that can be accessed via smartphone to expedite entry to campuses for students and staff. “The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed us all to be innovative and resourceful in finding effective and efficient ways to ensure the health and safety of our community,” said Omkar Kulkarni, Chief Innovation Officer, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. “Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is committed to building a healthier future for children in Southern California and beyond, and we are proud to be working with the Beach Cities Health District to help secure the safety of students and staff as they return to school.” While Beach Cities school districts began the school year on Aug…
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