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COVID-19 Safety and Cleaning Guidelines

We are taking extra precautions due to COVID-19 to keep you and your child safe during your study visit. Safety and cleaning procedures according to Washington University School of Medicine guidelines are detailed below:

• Research Staff
  • Research staff will be wearing PPE at all times (masks).
  • Research staff will remain 6 feet away from participants and family members whenever possible. 

• Scan Day
  • One day prior to your visit, research staff will screen you and your child for COVID-19 symptoms by phone.
  • Upon arrival, research staff will screen you and your child for COVID-19 symptoms again. We will take your temperature, and if your temperature is 100.4 or greater we will reschedule your scan.
    • The East Building entrance will be swipe-accessible only, so research staff will let you in.
  • We ask that you please limit parents and/or other family members to 2 individuals for your visit.
  • Before and after your child’s MRI, the scanner, scanner room, control room, and changing rooms will be thoroughly cleaned according to a standardized cleaning protocol (all personnel underwent training on this protocol).
  • Surfaces in the waiting area will be routinely cleaned according to a standardized cleaning protocol. 
  • Hand sanitizer and extra masks will be available to all staff and participants.                                          
• Clinical Day
  • Research staff will discuss with you parts of the study that can be completed remotely prior to your visit.
  • One day prior to your visit, research staff will screen you and your child for COVID-19 symptoms by phone.
  • Upon arrival, you will go through a checkpoint where you and your child will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms again.
  • Exam rooms will be thoroughly cleaned before and after your visit. 
  • A large plastic shield will separate research staff and your child during the interview portion of the study visit. 
  • Technology 
    • Laptop:  Your child will be given a separate keyboard with a disposable cover to use for cognitive tasks.
    • iPad:  The iPad will be thoroughly sanitized before and after use.
  • Toys and activities
    • Your child is provided with new, unused toys and activities during the interview portion of the study to help them focus and relax.
      • You may bring your own toys and/or activities, but we ask that you refrain from the use of electronics during the visit.
  • Lunch
    • Lunch is usually provided for you and your child, but you may discuss other options with research staff.
      • You may schedule your visit outside of meal time.
      • You may bring your own lunches for you and your child.
      • We can still provide boxed lunches if you feel comfortable.
        • Research staff will confirm your orders from select food items prior to your visit.