COVID19 Employee and Student Safety Training care chatham

COVID-19 Employee and Student Safety Training care. chatham. edu December 7, 2020

2 Training Purpose This training is designed to: • Raise awareness about COVID-19 • Provide guidance to protect yourself and others • Define expectations and your role as a member of the Chatham community to help stop the spread of COVID-19 care. chatham. edu

3 How is COVID-19 spread? from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person • Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). • Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. • These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. • It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes. COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms. Older adults and people with underlying medical conditions are at a higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. care. chatham. edu

4 Symptoms of COVID-19 from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Symptoms may appear 2 -14 days after exposure to the virus. • Fever of 100. 4° or above • Headache • Chills • Loss of taste or smell • Cough • Sore throat • Difficulty breathing • Congestion or runny nose • Fatigue • Nausea or vomiting • Muscle pain • Diarrhea This list does not include all possible symptoms. Stay home if you or someone you live with is sick. care. chatham. edu

5 COVID-19 Prevention All community members need to take small actions to keep everyone healthy. Chatham community members will be asked to: • Receive a Daily Health Screening • Wear a mask • Physically distance • Practice proactive hygiene behaviors Stay home if sick. care. chatham. edu

6 Daily Health Screening Each day you will confirm: • I DO NOT have any COVID-19 symptoms. • I HAVE NOT come in close contact with anyone who has recently tested positive for COVID-19 or is displaying symptoms. • I HAVE NOT traveled internationally in the last 14 days. If you do not meet this criteria or have a temperature of 100. 4° or higher, you will be sent home. If you continue to feel sick, begin to display symptoms of COVID-19, or your condition worsens, please contact your medical provider. If you receive testing for COVID-19, please alert: EMPLOYEES — Human Resources (greco@chatham. edu) and your supervisor STUDENTS — Student Health Services (rgiles@chatham. edu) and your professors care. chatham. edu

7 Wear a Face Mask Face masks must cover the nose and mouth • You are required to wear a face mask when — In hallways, public spaces, and common areas — In office spaces and labs if physical distancing of 6 feet is not possible — On Chatham shuttles • You are not required to wear a mask when — In individual offices or workspaces that are spaced apart to maintain proper physical distancing — Outside, unless in close proximity to others All Chatham community members will be given a washable mask and mini hand sanitizer care. chatham. edu

8 Practice Physical Distancing On and Off Campus • Minimize contacts within 6 feet, especially in enclosed or common areas • Do not gather in larger groups • Avoid crowded places and mass gatherings • If a building is crowded, stay outside or come back later • Limit elevator use to one person if you are not able to maintain a distance of at least six feet apart • Adhere to reduced occupancy limits care. chatham. edu

9 Practice Proactice Hygiene Behaviors Hand Hygiene Respiratory Hygiene • Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds • Cover you mouth and nose with tissues when coughing or sneezing or use the inside of your elbow • If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol • Avoid touching you face • After disposing of the tissue, wash your hands or apply hand sanitizer care. chatham. edu

10 Cleaning and Disinfection: University Protocols What is the Difference? • Cleaning removes dirt and may reduce the amount of virus present • Disinfection kills the virus and should follow cleaning for maximum effect • Specialized cleaning and disinfecting protocols for all buildings, including disinfecting high touch surfaces daily per CDC recommendations, will be followed. • Protocols for cleaning common shower/restroom areas multiple times per day are being developed. • Cleaning and sanitation stations are being set up in each classroom, on the floors of the residence halls, and in high impact spaces to encourage self-cleaning. • Dispensing containers for wipes will be placed in each programming space around campus. • Disinfectant fogger backpacks will be used along with additional CDC cleaning protocols for cleaning any campus location impacted by a positive COVID case. • A large supply of consumable supplies (wipes, disinfectants, etc. ) will be in inventory. care. chatham. edu

11 Cleaning and Disinfection: Personal Behaviors Facilities and housekeeping have increased sanitation protocols, but it takes all of us to keep each other healthy. Community members should practice the following proactive behaviors: • Wash or sanitize hands prior to entering and when leaving classrooms, residence halls, or offices • Use sanitation stations to clean work space in classrooms and offices (chair, desk, table, etc. ) before and after use • In common areas, clean and disinfect shared work surfaces before and after each use. This includes: — — Chairs Desktop and countertops Computers (keyboard, mouse, etc. ) Telephones care. chatham. edu

12 Personal Responsibility The health and safety of the Chatham community is your personal responsibility. • Stay home if you or someone you live with is sick • Wear a face mask in all indoor public areas and shared work spaces • Maintain appropriate safe distances for personal interactions • Avoid large gatherings • Practice good hygiene • Keep work areas clean care. chatham. edu

13 Cougars Care Committment Complete the Cougars Care Commitment to acknowledge your understanding and commitment to help keep the Chatham community safe. Your individual link was included in the e-mail that included this presentation. All community members must complete this by August 1, 2020. Update my. Chatham Directory Profile • All employees are required to update their my. Chatham profile in the directory, including office location. • To update your profile: — Log into my. chatham. edu — Choose the Directory at top — Click Update Directory on right side care. chatham. edu

14 Resources Current COVID-19 information and updates • Chatham University care. chatham. edu • Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) www. cdc. gov/coronavirus • Allegheny County Health Department www. alleghenycounty. us/COVID-19 care. chatham. edu