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I. Contact the identified individual to evaluate the suitability of their residence for isolation or <br />quarantine; determine whether evaluation can be implemented using a telephone questionnaire or <br />if an in-person review is necessary. <br />J. Immediately deliver an informational packet to the individual placed in isolation or <br />quarantine. Provide appropriate instructions and training, if needed, regarding the packet <br />contents, KCPHD expectations, and infection control measures [Note: patients isolated within <br />healthcare facilities may only require an informational packet; the healthcare facility may <br />address training needs and infection control issues for the patient]. <br />K. Verify that the individual is at a specific location and monitor their health status . <br />1. Develop a schedule of daily check-in calls for each individual under isolation or <br />quarantine. <br />2. Continue conducting daily check-in calls with each individual until they are released <br />from isolation or quarantine. <br />L. Record information gathered during check in calls . <br />M. Respond to irregularities such as changes in health status and failure to respond to call(s) <br />[e.g. request law enforcement or KCPHD staff to drive by; make contact with the patient's <br />healthcare provider, personal contacts or employer, etc.]. <br />If repeated attempts to locate individuals subject to isolation or quarantine, including telephone <br />calls and site visits, are unsuccessful, coordinate with the Incident Commander, Prosecuting <br />Attorney, and the local Health Officer regarding the need to pursue involuntary detention. <br />N. Document all requests for assistance. Include the nature and specific type of assistance <br />requested, and the date and time the request was made, including contact and phone number. <br />Reasonable requests for assistance could include food, water, clothing, shelter, means of <br />communication, medication, medical care, special needs related to cultural and religious beliefs, <br />and legal representation. <br />0. Follow up with referral agencies on requests for assistance as staffing and time allow. <br />P. Coordinate with hospital discharge planners to provide KCPHD with appropriate notice <br />regarding the discharge of isolated patients. <br />Q. Ensure that patients are aware of the continuing requirements of isolation and appropriate <br />infection control measures. <br />R. Involuntary Detention for Purposes of Isolation or Quarantine. <br />The local Health Officer may authorize initiation of involuntary detention for the purposes of <br />isolation or quarantine under the following conditions: <br />41