FJDC COVID-19 In-Person Visitation (PLEASE READ ALL SECTIONS ON THIS PAGE)
As of March 9, 2022, in-person parental visitation and necessary professional in-person visitation will be allowed by appointment only. JDC staff will require adherence with the COVID-19 precautions detailed below.
Visitation Rules (General)
- No more than two visitors will be admitted on any visitation day without prior approval
- All visitors are required to:
- be an approved professional visitor
- present a photo identification
- pass through a metal detector; submit to a clothing search with a security wand if the detector sounds
- leave cell phones, purses, backpacks, and briefcases in automobiles – FJDC is unable to accept these items for storage behind the Front Desk
- leave vehicle keys at reception desk prior to entering facility
- Do not give anything directly to your client
- Youth may not access any electronic devices for any reason. Absolutely no taking of photos will be permitted.
- Children may not be left unsupervised in the lobby.
- Hostile, argumentative or disruptive visitors will be asked to leave immediately.
PROFESSIONAL Appointment Scheduling
Appointments are made by contacting JDC's Reception Desk at 703-246-2844. All visits will be scheduled on a first come first served basis. Appointments may be:
- scheduled up to seven days in advance of the date of the visit
- scheduled the same day as the intended visit, but made at least 2 hours in advance
Professional Visits
JDC can only accommodate three separate professional visits simultaneously and no more than two visitors can be in attendance
- Professional visits can be scheduled weekly from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM, excluding meal times (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM)
- Visits are scheduled in 1/2 hour blocks; 2 consecutive blocks of time maximum may be pre-scheduled
- Visitors may request additional time blocks on the day of the appointment; these will be granted based on schedules and availability
In-Person Visitation COVID Precautions
- All visits will occur by appointment only. Persons arriving to JDC that have not made a prescheduled appointment will not be granted a visitation.
- Professionals visitations are limited only to persons directly tied to the resident’s court case such as attorney, probation officer, GAL, social worker
- For the foreseeable future the visitation process for all in-person visits will require additional spacing and other precautions to minimize any risk of exposure to COVID-19
- All visitation will be non-contact only. No physical contact can occur to include hugging, kissing or hand shaking.
- Youth in COVID-19 medical isolation or quarantine will not be permitted to participate with in-person visits. Please call ahead to ensure the status of youth prior to arriving at JDC.
- While in the facility, all visitors must wear a face mask that covers their nose and mouth.
- Hand Washing
- visitors will be asked to wash hands or use hand sanitizer prior to leaving the reception area to commence the visitation
- Spacing
- Visits will occur using appropriate spacing of visitor to resident as directed by JDC staff
- Professional visits will take place in one of three designated interview rooms
- Parties will be separated in interview rooms by the length of a 6-foot table
- Visits will occur using appropriate spacing of visitor to resident as directed by JDC staff
- Cleaning
- A JDC Manager will ensure disinfecting of room and furniture following each visit
- Symptom Screening
- All visitors will submit to a verbal symptom screening upon arrival to the facility consisting of screening information related to COVID-19 and an agreement to comply with infection control practices
- Any person who has a flagged indicator on the symptom screening including observation of health concerns by the screening manger will be denied access to the facility, including
- Visitors exhibiting active coughing or difficulty breathing
- Any person with a low-grade fever (99.8° and above) or any other reported or observed symptoms of COVID-19
- Any visitor who has been in contact with or tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 10 days or has been directed to quarantine or isolate related to a COVID-19 diagnosis
Visitor COVID-19 Screening Questionnaire
Visitors should not enter the facility if:
- Experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (not due to another health condition)
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Fever, chills
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Respiratory and flu-like symptoms (includes cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, or runny nose)
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Gastrointestinal symptoms (includes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain)
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- Tested for COVID-19 and are awaiting results
- Tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 10 days
- Within the past 14 days there has been close contact with anyone confirmed or diagnosed by a healthcare provider as being positive for COVID-19