Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is partnering with schools throughout Los Angeles County to provide access to a digital COVID-19 symptom assessment tool, which will play an important role as schools prepare to reopen for in-person instruction.

The web-based tool is available in five languages and prompts individuals to answer questions about symptoms they may be experiencing that are consistent with the coronavirus, including cough, shortness of breath or fever, and whether they’ve had close contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Per reopening protocols for K-12 schools in L.A. County, schools are required to present proof of ability to screen students, staff and visitors prior to campus entry.

CHLA has committed to making the tool free to all schools, but requiring schools to pay hosting fees.

“As part of a robust suite of protocols to keep students safe, CHLA’s symptom assessment tool can serve as a first step for families to start their day together with a health check-in to understand their symptoms and affirm their health,” said Omkar Kulkarni, chief innovation officer at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

School administrators interested in learning about the program are urged to contact the CHLA Innovation Studio by emailing innovationstudio@chla.usc.edu.