Dixie State University: Plan to Re-open Contents Utah Institutions of Higher Education Plans ...... 2 Dixie State University’s Principles and Governing Structure ...... 3 Guiding Principles ...... 3 Working Groups (Organizational Governing Structure) ...... 5 Elements of the Plan ...... 7 Repopulating Campus ...... 7 Preparation Phase ...... 7 Students Return to Campus ...... 7 Implementation of State Guidelines in Institutional Settings ...... 9 Monitoring for Incidences ...... 10 Preparation Phase ...... 10 Testing ...... 10 Contact Tracing ...... 11 Containing Potential Outbreaks ...... 13 Preparation Phase ...... 13 Quarantine/Isolation Halls ...... 13 Temporarily Reclosing (if Necessary) ...... 14 Shut-down Management Preparation ...... 14 Conclusion ...... 15 Appendix A: Phased Guidelines ...... 16
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Utah Institutions of Higher Education Plans In coordination with the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE), Utah institutions of higher education have been asked by the Governor’s Office to develop individualized plans for re-opening campus to students. This document is a template for each institution to use as they develop their individualized plans. The plan outlined in the template will serve as a report to the Governor’s Office on their general approach, as well as a guide for students and their families to understanding each institution’s strategy for re-opening and welcoming students back to campus. The plan is not an administrative playbook, but a guide for the general public to review and understand.
The purpose of the template is to create alignment across the state of Utah for each institution of higher education. Each institution will be enabled to incorporate their own ideas and unique circumstances and environments accordingly. The COVID-19 pandemic is a changing environment with new findings and research that emerge on a daily basis. As such, these plans will be updated accordingly, but avoid granularity due to the evolving environment.
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Dixie State University’s Principles and Governing Structure (This plan is a working document and will be updated regularly as new information and guidelines become available. To recommend updates, please fill out this form.)
Guiding Principles
Purpose Protecting the safety of our students, faculty, staff, and guests is our top priority here at Dixie State University, and consequently, we are committed to creating and following a plan to re-open that will establish a progressive pathway to keeping our campus community safe. As part of this effort, we will take extra precautions with the most vulnerable and high-risk populations while tracking health and economic indicators that will guide judgment and decisions about reactivating campus life. This re-engagement plan is like a trail map, and like most trail maps, it will be updated as new findings and research become available. Adjustments will be made to the plan as needed to meet updated directives and guidelines.
When the COVID-19 outbreak began to gain momentum, we tracked it early on. As it transitioned into a pandemic, we established our COVID-19 Task Force and subsequent sub-committees. We were prepared, having recently updated our Emergency Operation Plan (EOP), accompanied procedures, and general pandemic plan, and quickly turned these resources into a specific pandemic response plan for COVID-19. Moreover, we have followed all national, state, and local guidelines and have consulted with safety, emergency, and public health care experts regularly in our planning, mitigation, and response to the pandemic. Throughout the entire process, our top priority has been keeping the best interest and safety of the campus community in mind. To this end, decisions have been made responsibly, prudently, and with flexible resilience and balance. Science, verifiable data, applicable government guidelines, and advice from health care professionals will continue to guide our decisions and response. Our official and continually updated response plan can be found at wellness.dixie.edu/coronavirus- information.
Principle Priorities • The safety, health, and wellness of the campus community
• Incident stabilization and management
• Campus re-engagement and economic conservation
• Recovery and the continuation of University business
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DSU’s Guiding Principles • Reduce the likelihood of COVID-19 illness among students, faculty, staff, and guests of the University and reduce the impact of potential illness and exposure on campus by developing a mitigation and response plan for the fall semester
• Establish a comprehensive testing and contact tracing protocol for the University in partnership with third-party providers and the Southwest Utah Public Health Department (SWUPHD)
• Protect vulnerable and high-risk populations, following guidance from SWUPHD, USHE, Utah Leads Together, and the Centers for Disease Control
• Develop flexible and resilient strategies to minimize the disruption to our students, faculty, and staff through effective communication, resources, engagement, academic planning, and services
• Keep the campus community informed of new developments and actions the University is taking to prepare, respond, and maintain operations
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Working Groups (Organizational Governing Structure) Policy Group: President’s Cabinet & USHE COVID-19 Task Force
Incident Command: Biff Williams, President, 435-652-7501
Liaison Officer: Courtney White, Chief of Staff, 435-652-7534
Communication Officers: Jordon Sharp, Vice President of Marketing & Communication, 435-652-7544
Jyl Hall, Director of Public Relations, 435-652-7547
Health & Safety Officer: Garyn Gulbranson, Director of Booth Wellness Center, 435-652-7755
Risk Coordinator: Josh Thayn, Executive Director of Event Services & Risk Management, 435-652-7855
Human Resources Officer: Travis Rosenberg, Executive Director of Human Resources, 435-652-7521
Legal Officer: Becky Broadbent, General Counsel, 435-879-4242
Planning Section Chief: Courtney White, Chief of Staff, 435-652-7534
Campus Housing: Seth Gubler, Director of Housing, 435-652-7570
Food/Dining: Katie Nye, Interim Director of Dining Services 435-652-7686
Athletics: Jason Boothe, Executive Director of Athletics, 435-652-7526
Behavior Modeling: Tasha Toy, Assistant Vice President of Campus Diversity/Chief Diversity Officer, 435-652-7735
Events: Megan Church, Director of University Events & Promotions, 435-652-7907
Finance Section Chief: Paul Morris, Vice President of Administrative Affairs, 435-652-7504
Budget & Recovery Group: Bryant Flake, Executive Director of Planning & Budget, 435-879-4602
IT Infrastructure: Gary Koeven, Chief Information Officer, 435-652-7770
Logistics Section Chief: Scott Jensen, Executive Director of Business Services, 435-879-4603
Procurement: Jackie Freeman, Director of Purchasing, 435-652-7612
Payroll & Accounting: Kim Seaich, Director of Payroll, 435-652-7599
Krystal Thompson, Director of Accounting, 435-652-7610
Academic Operations Section Chief: Michael Lacourse, Provost, 435-652-7505
Academic Instruction Resumption Branch: Bruce Harris, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, 435-879-4638
Facilities Management, Building Operations & Custodial Services: Sherry Ruesch, Assistant Vice President of
Facilities Management, 435-652-7562
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Enrollment: Darlene Dilley, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management, 435-652-7704 Sarah Vandermark, Associate Provost for Academic Success, 435-652-7510
Engagement: Del Beatty, Assistant Vice President & Dean of Students, 435-652-7514
Emergency Contacts: • Emergency: 911
• Public Safety Dispatch: 435-627-4300
• Office of Risk Management and Safety: 435-879-4331
• Booth Wellness Center: 435-652-7756
• Facilities Management: 435-652-7550
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Elements of the Plan Repopulating Campus
Preparation Phase
To ensure that Dixie State University is fully prepared to safely repopulate its campus, Dixie State University leadership will consult with state and local public health experts to confirm that it is safe to resume and continue campus operations. The potential for a virus to spread by repopulating is not limited to the students themselves- it extends to faculty, staff, and the surrounding community. State and local health authorities will define and articulate the metrics of prevalence to guide institutions in implementing needed mitigation.
To fully prepare for students to safely return back to campus, Dixie State University will do the following.
Students Return to Campus
In order to orient students and faculty to new on-campus safety protocols, Dixie State University will do the following:
• Engage students, faculty, and staff in a positive welcome back campaign that shares the details of the re- engagement plan as well as guidelines and restrictions they should follow when on campus
• Provide consistent, accurate, and timely follow-up messaging with state guidelines and local health authority recommendations
• Post campus signage in prominent locations to share guidelines and restrictions with the campus community:
o Exterior of campus buildings: Large “welcome back” A-frames and signage that outlines the State of Utah’s guidelines for the color phase we are currently in
o Entrances to campus buildings: Signage that encourages taking heightened hygiene measures, maintaining 6 feet of social distancing, and wearing face coverings
o Front desks of campus buildings: Signage that encourages monitoring of symptoms
o Throughout buildings: Signage that is specific to each building and includes creative and witty messaging that captivates students’ attention and motivates them to read all the signs they encounter
o Campus Dining facilities: Signage that outlines Southwest Utah Public Health Department’s guidelines for food handling
o Academic building interiors: Signage that shares department-specific guidelines, as needed
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In order to manage the influx of students and faculty coming back to campus, Dixie State University will do the following:
Protective Measures
• Evaluate guidelines and gradually welcome employees back to campus using tiers; vulnerable populations’ return will be delayed and/or they will be screened before returning
• Encourage taking heightened hygiene measures, maintaining 6 feet of social distancing, and wearing face coverings
• Encourage individuals to stay home if they are symptomatic or sick
• Expect campus community members to self-monitor for symptoms, take their temperature daily, and fill out a health log
o Individuals’ temperatures should be under 100.4 Fahrenheit without the use of fever reducers to come to campus
• Strongly encourage individuals to wear face coverings when they are not able to social distance
• Provide face coverings for those who need them
o Employees can secure face coverings from the HR office
o Students can secure face coverings from the Dean of Students office
• Adhere stickers to the ground 6 feet apart in areas where lines are formed to ensure social distance is maintained
• Install plastic barriers at counters of high-traffic areas
• Use touchless systems for entry, payment, etc., when available; otherwise, provide disinfectant for wiping equipment after each transaction
• Have individuals wear gloves where appropriate, such as custodial and labs
Disinfectant & Sanitation
• Deep clean campus with disinfectant, fogging, etc. prior to re-opening
• The custodial staff will aggressively clean facilities, paying special attention to heavily used and frequently touched areas
• Provide sanitation and disinfectant stations throughout buildings
• Encourage faculty and staff to frequently use disinfectant to spot clean their work spaces
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• Encourage students and others on campus to disinfect areas they are touching by providing readily available wipes
Classes & Meetings
• Establish the occupancy of each classroom, lab, and meeting space based on safe distancing
o Possibly allow for greater occupancy if all individuals wear face coverings
• Consider face-to-face, high-flex, remote learning, and/or tiered instruction
Events
• Limit gatherings to 20 individuals when we are in the orange phase and 50 individuals when in the yellow phase
• Establish the occupancy of each event venue based on safe distancing
o Possibly allow for greater occupancy if all individuals wear face coverings
• Situate tables 6 feet apart
• Follow the Higher Ed Event Task Force’s guidelines
Behavior Modeling & Training
• Require employees to complete the Return-to-Work document and NEOGOV training before returning to campus
• Incorporate specific guidelines for individual departments, as needed
• Encourage employees to know and understand guidelines and restrictions and lead by example
• Prevent a culture of so shaming or policing based on adherence or lack of adherence to guidelines
Ongoing Incident Monitoring & Assessment
• Monitor federal, state, and local guidelines and best practices
• Re-evaluate the re-opening plan and make adjustments as needed based on science, research, data, and testing
• Commit to being flexible and resilient
Implementation of State Guidelines in Institutional Settings
Dixie State University will adopt the state of Utah’s public health guidelines, including wearing face coverings, physical distancing, and density restrictions for residence halls, dining facilities, and classrooms. Dixie State University will leverage the Utah Phased Health Guidelines to develop their own guidelines for relevant
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institutional functions that occur on campus. Dixie State University’s guidelines for varying institutional functions on campus can be found in Appendix A: Phased Guidelines.
Monitoring for Incidences
Preparation Phase
To ensure that Dixie State University is prepared to safely monitor for incidences on its campus, Dixie State University leadership will confirm that the state of Utah can prioritize necessary testing capacity to our campus. This includes testing capacity (with results) to test (or at a minimum, sample) incoming residential students, and additional testing to monitor local outbreaks or other urgent circumstances. Such aggressive testing is critical to successfully implement necessary quarantining, contact tracing, and other subsequent steps in mitigating an outbreak.
Dixie State University will also work with the state to ensure we have the adequate resources and capacity for contact tracing.
Testing
To fully prepare to monitor incidences on campus, Dixie State University will do the following for testing:
• To fully prepare to monitor incidents on campus, the University is looking into providing testing for faculty & staff through TestUtah. This testing benefit would be free to employees and would be used to establish a baseline for the higher-risk population of the university prior to students returning in the fall.
o If testing is offered and results are negative, employees will continue to comply with University guidelines of wearing face coverings while less than 6 feet apart from others (especially while in close proximity for longer than 15 minutes), follow good sanitation practices, and daily self- monitor for developing COVID-19 related symptoms
§ Employees who test negative for COVID-19 can continue to work on campus after they have gone 3 days without symptoms, submitted a copy of their negative test result to [email protected], and completed the return-to-in-person form and associated trainings
o If testing is offered and results are positive, employees will isolate at home and not return to work until they have gone three days without a fever (without using fever reducing medications), symptoms have improved, and it has been at least 10 days since symptoms first appeared; the employee will then report to work and follow University social distancing and sanitation guidelines
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§ All employees will provide positive test results to the HR department, and will work with HR and their supervisor to explore possible plans for remote work and compensation during isolation
• Employees and students receiving testing will be provided testing procedural instructions, along with instructions to follow upon receiving negative or positive results
• If spread indicates clusters on campus, specific areas of infection will be selected for testing through community partners
• All employees and students presenting with at least one symptom will be referred to community partners (IHC and TestUtah) for diagnostic testing
Contact Tracing
To fully prepare to monitor incidences on campus, Dixie State University will do the following for contact tracing:
• The University’s contact tracing for positive test cases and their firsthand contacts (those who have directly interacted with an individual with a conformed case of COVID-19) will be conducted by the Southwest Utah Public Health Department with support from DSU nursing students, who will receive clinical hours for performing community health services; nursing students will be trained by public health epidemiologists
• Nursing students also will support the Booth Wellness Center staff on site in initial contact tracing efforts for those exposed to positive test cases and suspected cases of COVID-19 (firsthand exposure to someone who has COVID-19 related symptoms when no test results have been given) to mitigate risk of spread as quickly as possible on campus
• The University will encourage the campus community to use the Healthy Together app to assist in contact tracing as well as assessing symptoms and learning what to do if they test positive for COVID-19.
• Within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms, the measuring stick to assess for risk of exposure is a firsthand contact with less than 6 feet distance for longer than 15 minutes without wearing face coverings
• Employees and students determined to be at high risk for exposure will be sent home for quarantine and instructed to monitor for developing symptoms
o Employees will be instructed to contact their supervisor, inform them of their quarantine status, and work with HR and their supervisor to create a plan for remote work and compensation during quarantine
o Students will be instructed to contact their professors/instructors and inform them of their quarantine status and ensure remote delivery of courses
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• Those who come into contact with a positive COVID-19 case and are symptomatic, will immediately be referred to a community partner for testing
o If results are negative, they may return to work or school after 3 days have passed without symptoms (without utilizing fever-reducing medications)
• Employees who have had secondhand contact (not coming into contact with a positive COVID-19 case directly, but coming into contact with someone who has been in direct contact with a positive COVID-19 case) are not required to work from home or quarantine
o Individuals should monitor their health for COVID-19 related symptoms for 7 days from the date of possible exposure and if symptoms present, employees should notify their supervisors, stop working, get tested, then proceed based on their test results
o One’s exposure to COVID-19 is diminished, in either a firsthand or secondhand contact situation if the employee was wearing a face covering while less than 6 feet apart from others (especially while in close proximity for longer than 15 minutes), and if they followed good sanitation practices of frequent handwashing or using hand sanitizer
• Those who come into contact with a positive COVID-19 case and are asymptomatic will be sent home to monitor for developing symptoms for 7 days; if they do not develop symptoms within that timeframe, they may be tested and provide a negative test result to return to work or school 10 days after they received their test or they may complete the 14-day quarantine and return to work or school
• Those who come into contact with a suspected COVID-19 case and are asymptomatic will be instructed to stay home and monitor for the development of symptoms for 3 days, or until the suspected case has received a negative test result, at which point they may return to work or school
• If individuals develop symptoms while in quarantine, they will inform the Booth Wellness Center of their status, be referred to a community partner for testing, and provide test result to the Booth Wellness Center
o If the results are negative, the employee or student will return to work or school after 3 days have passed without symptoms (without utilizing fever reducing medications) and will comply with University guidelines by wearing face coverings while less than 6 feet apart from others (especially while in close proximity for longer than 15 minutes), follow good sanitation practices, and daily self-monitor for developing COVID-19 related symptoms
• If employees or students live with someone who is COVID-19 positive and they do not quarantine separately from them in their house, they must go through the 10-day quarantine period with the positive case and then begin their own 14-day quarantine
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o If the employee or student remains asymptomatic, on day 7 of their quarantine, they may be tested and with negative results, return to work or school
o If they choose to quarantine separately, they may conclude their quarantine with the positive test case on day 10 as long as they have not developed symptoms
o If they develop symptoms at any time during quarantine, they should be tested immediately and follow protocols based on negative or positive test results
Containing Potential Outbreaks
Preparation Phase
To ensure that Dixie State University is prepared to contain a potential outbreak on its campus, Dixie State University leadership will confirm that the State will ensure that adequate supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE), face coverings, and other supplies will be available for use. Dixie State University will also ensure that adequate surge capacity is available in nearby health care facilities and hospitals to handle a potential campus outbreak.
Quarantine/Isolation Halls
To fully prepare to contain potential outbreaks on campus, Dixie State University will implement the following protocols for quarantine/isolation halls:
• Students in quarantine/isolation will be given a thermometer (if needed/available) for self-monitoring
• Meal delivery service for students in quarantine/isolation will be coordinated with Dining Services
• Mini-refrigerators and microwaves will be available in quarantine/isolation rooms
• The Housing Office will coordinate food delivery from the Food Pantry with the Dean of Students Office for students in quarantine/isolation
• The Housing Office will coordinate remote education needs with Academic Affairs through the Dean of Students Office for students in quarantine/isolation
• Resident managers and resident assistants will maintain regular contact with students in quarantine/isolation through technological means to assess needs and provide support
• The COVID-19 coordinator will be made aware of students in quarantine/isolation for contract tracing purposes
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Temporarily Reclosing (if Necessary)
Shut-down Management Preparation
Dixie State University will be flexible and plan for contingencies where teaching and learning continue to take place via remote or hybrid delivery of instruction and include scenarios for full or partial physical reopening.
To fully prepare to manage a temporary reclosure of campus, Dixie State University will do the following:
Temporary Closing/Reclosing of Campus • The University president (or a designee or the next available individual in the chain of command, if the president is unavailable) will work closely with public safety, public health, and emergency officials to determine if the University needs to reclose
• The University will rely on its response levels to guide administration in making decisions about temporarily reclosing campus
o Level 1 (Confirmed cases exist of human-to-human transmission of a potential pandemic illness with a probability of reaching the U.S.): Campus is open and the University functions as usual
o Level 2 (Confirmed cases have reached the U.S.): Campus is open, and the University begins preparations for Level 3 and notifies SWUPHD
o Level 3 (Cases are suspected on campus or confirmed in the state of Utah): Campus is open, and the University implements social distancing, prepares to cancel classes and/or scheduled activities, prepares for probable campus closure, and notifies SWUPHD
o Level 4 (Confirmed cases are on campus): The University considers closing, declares the situation to be an emergency condition, considers closing facilities except for skeletal services, establishes temporary housing if needed, secures access to campus and notifies SWUPHD
o Level 5: (Recovery Operations): The University prepares to re-open campus and facilities, resumes classes and/or scheduled activities, continues to encourage social distancing, and notifies SWUPHD
• The Coronavirus Task Force will implement our campus closure plan
o The task force will review our campus closure plan from the Spring 2020 semester, analyze what went well and what went wrong, and make and implement any necessary changes
• Faculty will develop remote learning options for their classes
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• An announcement will be sent through the Dixie Alert System via texts, emails, phone calls, and computer alerts as well as posted on the DSU website, University’s official social media pages, and TV screens located throughout campus
• The Coronavirus Task Force and University Marketing & Communication will update our COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan, which we will continue to follow and use to inform the campus community on topics such as:
o Campus Operations
o Classes, Coursework, and Community Education
o Student Resources
o Employee Information
o Testing & Self-Isolation
o Events, Commencement, Meetings, and Athletic Games
o Student, Faculty, and Staff Travel
o The Spread of Symptoms of Covid-19
• The University will follow federal, state, and local regulations
Conclusion In line with our commitment to protecting the safety of our students, faculty, staff, and guests, this plan prepares DSU for a successful re-opening and economic and institutional recovery. We are excited to safely re-populate and re-engage with our campus community, which we will accomplish by educating those on campus, adhering to guidelines, protecting vulnerable populations, continuously monitoring for COVID-19 incidences, and conducting diagnostic tests as necessary. We will continue to assess the ever-changing landscape using proven science, verifiable data, best practices and public health expert consultation. DSU will implement updated procedures if new information on the virus becomes available. DSU has successfully operated in the red, orange, and yellow phases and is equipped to move to green or back and forth through phases. By being flexible, communicative, and resilient, we will continue to offer our students a high-quality education and our unique “active learning. active life.” experience throughout this pandemic and beyond.
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Appendix A: Phased Guidelines
High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk New Normal Risk
Intensity of Disruption 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Only mandatory employees and functions are allowed on Employers exercise extreme caution, make every possible Employees are allowed on campus with completion of The University is open and operating under stricter campus. effort to enable working remotely, evaluate workforce training and signing of the Return To In-Person Work hygiene expectations and cleaning regimen; the campus concerns, and enact strategies to minimize economic Form. High-risk individuals can be offered flexible working community health and safety is monitored on an ongoing impact. Departments that necessitate on-site work should arrangements as needed, such as assignments that basis. monitor workforce for symptoms and well-being and minimize face-to-face contact, tasks that allow 6 feet of provide accommodations to high-risk employees. distance from others, flexible work hours, staggered Employees should comply with distancing and hygiene shifts, and working remotely. Non-high-risk individuals guidelines. should plan on working on campus unless authorization is given by HR & their VP. Employees are expected to comply with social distancing guidelines, an increased cleaning regimen of frequently touched areas is in place, and employees are expected to self-monitor for symptoms and well-being.
Employees who must be on campus because their Face coverings (e.g. mask, scarf, gaiter, bandana) should Face coverings (e.g. mask, scarf, gaiter, bandana) should Face coverings (e.g. mask, scarf, gaiter, bandana) are not functions are mandatory to be completed in person be worn in public settings when social distancing of at be worn in public settings when social distancing of at necessary for the general campus community. should wear face coverings (e.g. mask, scarf, gaiter, least 6 feet is difficult to maintain. Employees and least 6 feet is difficult to maintain. Employees and
General Guidelines bandana) when social distancing of at least 6 feet is students can procure their own face coverings to suit students can procure their own face coverings to suit for All Areas difficult to maintain. Employees and students can procure their needs. Employees may obtain face coverings from their needs. Employees may obtain face coverings from their own face coverings to suit their needs. Employees HR, as needed. Students may obtain face coverings from HR, as needed. Students may obtain face coverings from may obtain face coverings from HR, as needed. Students the Dean of Students’ office, as needed. the Dean of Students’ office, as needed. may obtain face coverings from the Dean of Students’ office, as needed.
Employees who must be on campus because their All individuals on campus should follow all DSU All individuals on campus should follow all DSU All individuals on campus should follow all DSU functions are mandatory to be completed in person procedures and guidelines for handwashing (such as procedures and guidelines for handwashing (such as procedures and guidelines for handwashing (such as should follow all DSU procedures and guidelines for washing hands with soap and running water upon arrival washing hands with soap and running water upon arrival washing hands with soap and running water upon arrival handwashing (such as washing hands with soap and and before leaving campus), hygiene practices, etc. and before leaving campus), hygiene practices, etc. and before leaving campus), hygiene practices, etc. running water upon arrival and before leaving campus), hygiene practices, etc.
Social interactions in groups of 10 or fewer are allowable. Private, social interactions that occur without oversight by Private, social interactions that occur without oversight by Interactions in larger groups are allowed with strict a formal organization are allowable in groups of 20 or a formal organization are allowable in groups of 50 or hygiene measures in place. Evaluate if mass gatherings fewer. Interactions among groups of 20 or fewer fewer; this may be increased incrementally based on data can be held based on COVID monitoring and testing rates. individuals that enable all physical distancing guidelines to and milestone trends. Campus may be open for students and faculty with be maintained are allowable. increased cleaning and hygiene regimens in place.
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High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk New Normal Risk
Individuals should avoid touching frequently touched Individuals should avoid touching frequently touched areas such as door handles, buttons/switches, handrails, areas such as door handles, buttons/switches, handrails, check-out counters, and restroom surfaces; these areas check-out counters, and restroom surfaces; these areas will be regularly disinfected. will be regularly disinfected.
Hand sanitizer is available at building entrances and Provide hand sanitizer inside each building entry, and throughout work areas. throughout work areas. Provide disinfecting wipes for individuals to clean work surfaces between uses.
Individuals should maintain 6 feet of distance between Individuals should maintain 6 feet of distance between one another. one another.
Supervisors should check employee symptoms, including Supervisors should inquire about employees' symptoms temperatures, upon arrival for work. before the start of the work day. This includes asking about temperature, cough, and other COVID-19 symptoms.
Employees should not congregate in work or break areas. Employees should not congregate in work or break areas.
No more than 50% of workers should be in a work area at No more than 75% of workers should be in a work area at one time. Set a schedule to assure that this limit is not one time. Establish schedules to assure that this limit is exceeded. not exceeded.
Only mandatory employees and functions are allowed on Employees who are defined as high-risk by the CDC Employees who are defined as high-risk by the CDC can Employees who are defined as high-risk by the CDC can campus. should work remotely if possible but can return to work if work with their supervisor and HR to request flexible return to campus to work and are asked to take extra necessary. If returning to work, they are asked to take working arrangements, such as assignments that precautions in terms of interacting with others, extra precautions in terms of interacting with others, minimize face-to-face contact, tasks that allow 6 feet of handwashing, and sanitization. handwashing, and sanitization and must have approval distance from others, flexible work hours, staggered from the supervisor. Individuals should work with their shifts, and working remotely, if needed. If high-risk supervisor to request special accommodations, such as individuals do return to campus, they are asked to take assignments that minimize face-to-face contact, tasks that extra precautions in terms of interacting with others, allow 6 feet of distance from others, flexible work hours, handwashing, and sanitization. and staggered shifts.
Vulnerable Populations High-risk employees who must be on campus because Face coverings should be worn in public settings when Face coverings should be worn in public settings when High-risk individuals should use appropriate precautions their functions are mandatory to be completed in person social distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to maintain. social distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to maintain. and avoid high-risk areas when traveling. should wear face coverings.
High-risk individuals should limit physical interactions High-risk individuals should limit physical interactions High-risk individuals should limit physical interactions High-risk individuals should limit physical interactions with other high-risk individuals. with other high-risk individuals. with other high-risk individuals. with other high-risk individuals.
Those living with high-risk individuals should follow high- Employees living with high-risk individuals should follow Employees living with high-risk individuals should return Interactions with large groups are allowable when strict risk guidelines themselves. high-risk guidelines themselves. to work, and are asked to take extra precautions in their hygiene measures and symptom monitoring are in place. interactions, handwashing, and sanitization, similar to high-risk individuals.
Do not interact with symptomatic people.
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High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk New Normal Risk
Face coverings (e.g. mask, scarf, gaiter, bandana) should Face coverings (e.g. mask, scarf, gaiter, bandana) should Face coverings (e.g. mask, scarf, gaiter, bandana) should Face coverings are not necessary for the general campus be worn when in public settings for more than 15 minutes be worn when in public settings for more than 15 minutes be worn when in public settings for more than 15 minutes community. and social distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to and social distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to and social distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to maintain. maintain. maintain.
Employees and students can procure their own face Employees and students can procure their own face Employees and students can procure their own face coverings to suit their needs. Employees may obtain face coverings to suit their needs. Employees may obtain face coverings to suit their needs. Employees may obtain face coverings from HR, as needed. Students may obtain face coverings from HR, as needed. Students may obtain face coverings from HR, as needed. Students may obtain face coverings from the Dean of Students’ office, as needed. coverings from the Dean of Students’ office, as needed. coverings from the Dean of Students’ office, as needed. Face Coverings Change or launder cloth face coverings after each day’s Change or launder cloth face coverings after each day’s Change or launder cloth face coverings after each day’s use. use. use.
Individuals should stay 6 feet away from others even Individuals should stay 6 feet away from others even when wearing a face covering. when wearing a face covering.
Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under the age of 2 or anyone who has trouble children under the age of 2 or anyone who has trouble children under the age of 2 or anyone who has trouble breathing or is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise breathing or is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise breathing or is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance. unable to remove the mask without assistance. unable to remove the mask without assistance.
The fall schedule of instruction will follow the existing The fall schedule of instruction will follow the existing The fall schedule of instruction will follow the existing The fall schedule of instruction will follow the existing Fall Schedule start and end dates. start and end dates. start and end dates. start and end dates.
All classes are taught via remote instruction. Only Most classes are taught via remote instruction. In the Classes are held on campus. Classroom capacity is Classrooms are at normal capacity. mandatory employees and functions are allowed on extremely rare case that in-person classes are approved determined by classroom size and the ability to maintain campus. by the dean and provost, classroom capacity is a minimum of 3 feet distance between students who are determined by classroom size and the ability to maintain wearing face coverings. Ideally, half the enrolled students a 6-foot space between students. attend each scheduled class meeting face to face, while the other half would participate via live stream. In classes where 6-foot distancing is possible with all enrolled students in attendance, then all students attend class in person.
In the extremely rare case that small or specialized classes Faculty and students should wear face coverings upon Normal instructional practices are in place. are approved by the dean and provost for face-to-face entry into a classroom and throughout the duration of the Instruction learning, faculty and students are required to wear face class session when social distancing of at least 6 feet is coverings upon entry into a classroom building and difficult to maintain with all enrolled students in throughout the class session when social distancing of at attendance. The front row of seats will be blocked off, least 6 feet is difficult to maintain with all enrolled with the instructor at least 6 feet from students during students in attendance. The front row of seats will be lectures. blocked off with the instructor at least 10 feet from students during lectures.
Remote learning will take place in an approved format for Class delivery will be multi-format, allowing for Instructor will determine the delivery method of nearly all classes. In rare cases, in-person classes may be simultaneous face-to-face and live streaming teaching curriculum. approved by the dean and provost based on the ability to with the session recording for asynchronous learning. maintain safety for students, staff and faculty. Face-to-face attendance will be rotated among students, so they all have equal classroom time.
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Small group work is not allowed. Small group work is allowable with 3 feet of distancing Small group work is allowable. and face coverings.
Surface cleaning between classes will be performed by Surface cleaning will be completed at the end of each day entering students prior to the beginning of class. by custodial service. Classrooms will be supplied with disinfectant, towels, and large trash bins.
If face-to-face classes are held, a seating chart will be Students will be assigned seats, and attendance will be used and attendance will be taken during each class taken during each class session so contact tracing can session so contact tracing can occur if necessary. occur if necessary.
Students will enter classroom buildings from one door Students will exit classrooms one at a time. Students will exit classrooms like normal. and exit another. Directional signs will be used to create one-way traffic flow in the building. Students will exit classrooms one at a time.
Clinical sites and rotations are closed for students and Face coverings should be worn in public settings when Face coverings should be worn in public settings when Clinical sites and rotations are open for students and preceptors. social distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to maintain. social distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to maintain. preceptors under stricter hygiene and cleaning measures. Ongoing monitoring of students' health and safety.
Faculty and preceptors should implement virtual lab Students should wear surgical masks in face-to-face Students should wear surgical masks in face-to-face Students must follow all procedures and guidance simulations as allowed by accreditation. clinical settings. clinical settings. established by the clinical sites
Students must submit evidence that they have taken PPE Students must submit evidence that they have taken PPE Students limit interactions with patients who have tested training. training. positive or are suspected to have COVID-19 (had firsthand exposure to someone who has COVID-19 related symptoms when no test results have been given), unless the student submits evidence of immunity. Clinicals Students should not be involved in the care of patients Students should not be involved in the care of patients who have tested positive or are suspected to have COVID- who have tested positive or are suspected to have COVID- 19 and should not utilize N-95 masks or any higher level 19 and should not utilize N-95 masks or any higher level of PPE. of PPE.
Students participate in online and virtual learning Students participate in online and virtual learning opportunities. opportunities.
Individuals should stay 6 feet away from others when Individuals should stay 6 feet away from others when possible. possible.
Clinical preceptors and units must agree to have students Clinical preceptors and units must agree to have students present before students can participate. present before students can participate.
Students do not participate in in-person clinical care. Students should take extreme precautions. Students should take reasonable precautions. Students participate in all clinical rotations. Health Science Students on Direct Students engage in online learning. Students participate in low-acuity outpatient and some Students participate in most out-patient and in- patient Students limit interactions with patients who have tested Patient-Facing Clinical Rotations inpatient rotations. rotations. Students should not be involved in the care of positive or are suspected to have COVID-19, unless the patients who have tested positive or are suspected to student submits evidence of immunity.
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Students may be included in virtual care and non-patient Students who are the closest to graduating and have Students must follow all procedures and guidance Students must follow all procedures and guidance facing activities per program rules and agreement from remaining requirements receive priority for placement. established by the clinical sites. established by the clinical sites. providers.
Students may have limited or no involvement in emergency department and urgent care settings.
Students do not participate in in-person clinical care. Students should take extreme precautions. Students should take reasonable precautions. Students participate in all clinical rotations.
Students engage in online learning. Students participate in rotations deemed appropriate by Students participate in almost all rotations and should not Students limit interactions with patients who have tested the program chair. be involved in the care of patients who have tested positive or are suspected to have COVID-19, unless the positive or are suspected to have COVID-19, unless the student submits evidence of immunity. Health Science Students in student submits evidence of immunity. Clinical Rotations without In- Person Patient Contact Students may be included in virtual care and non-patient Students are encouraged to participate virtually if Students must follow all procedures and guidance Students must follow all procedures and guidance facing activities per program rules and agreement from possible. established by the clinical sites. established by the clinical sites. providers.
Students who are the closest to graduating and have remaining requirements receive priority for placement.
Students do not participate in in-person clinical care. Students should take extreme precautions and should not Students should take reasonable precautions and should Students limit interactions with patients who have tested be involved in the care of patients who have tested not be involved in the care of patients who have tested positive or are suspected to have COVID-19, unless the positive or are suspected to have COVID-19, unless the positive or are suspected to have COVID-19, unless the student submits evidence of immunity. student submits evidence of immunity. student submits evidence of immunity.
Students engage in online learning. Students participate in low acuity-settings with close Students participate in most rotations. Students participate in all clinical rotations. supervision. Dental Students in Clinical Students may be included in virtual care and non-patient Students may utilize N-95 masks or the equivalent level of Rotations with In-Person Patient facing activities per program rules and agreement from protection. Contact providers.
Students and patients are tested for COVID-19 prior to procedures, out-patient rotations, and some in-patient rotations.
Students who are closest to graduation and have remaining requirements receive priority for placement.
College of Education Clinical Course portion of practicums will follow DSU remote Course portion of practicums will follow DSU remote The course portion of practicums will follow all DSU All DSU and WCSD guidelines will be followed. Classes learning guidelines. The practicum portion will be learning guidelines. The practicum portion will be guidelines for lecture classes. The practicum portion will
completed through Utah State Board of Education completed through Utah State Board of Education occur in WCSD K-12 schools and follow WCSD guidelines. (Clinical classes include all alternative activities/assignments. alternative activities/assignments. practicum and student
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be assigned. completed, USBE-approved alternatives will be assigned.
Students are encouraged to complete their final Students are encouraged to complete their final performance-based assessment as early in the semester performance-based assessment as early in the semester as possible. as possible.
Laboratory Components for Laboratory components are held remotely. Face coverings should be worn in public settings when Face coverings should be worn in public settings when Students and faculty should maintain 6 feet of social College of Humanities & Social social distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to maintain. social distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to maintain. distance. Sciences Courses Virtual lab simulations are implemented. Students must adhere to all DSU guidelines and policies, Students must adhere to all DSU guidelines and policies, (Laboratory components include including virus control and migration efforts. including virus control and migration efforts. all small-group sessions that involve assigned work for the All activities that can effectively transfer to remote All activities that can effectively transfer to remote All activities that can effectively transfer to remote Faculty should consider whether requiring face-to-face course during a scheduled class modalities (such as required film screenings) must be modalities (such as required film screenings) must be modalities (such as required film screenings) can be interactions are pedagogically necessary and modify time, such as mandatory film moved to this modality. moved to this modality. moved to this modality. instructional methods appropriately. screenings, university-scheduled discussion groups, studio work in radio or television, languages labs, and writing labs.)
Students engage in online learning. Students participate in low-acuity outpatient and some Students participate in most out-patient and in-patient Students participate in all clinical rotations. inpatient rotations and take extreme precautions. rotations and take reasonable precautions.
MFT Students on Direct Patient- Students may be included in virtual care and non-patient Students who are closest to program completion and Students must follow all procedures and guidance Students must follow all procedures and guidance Facing Clinical Rotations facing activities per program rules, accreditation, and have remaining requirements receive priority for established by the clinical sites. established by the clinical sites. agreement from providers. placement.
All clinical interactions must be restricted in keeping with Students may have limited or no involvement in Students should not be involved in the care of patients Students limit interactions with patients who have guidelines from the CDC, USHE, DSI, and accrediting emergency department and urgent care settings. who have tested positive or are suspected to have COVID- tested positive or are suspected to have COVID-19, bodies. 19 and should not utilize N-95 masks or any higher level unless the student submits evidence of immunity. of PPE.
DFCL is closed. Employees will work remotely whenever possible. When When the DFCL has more than one occupant, face The DFCL operates as normal and adheres to CDC and the DFCL has more than one occupant, face coverings coverings should be worn when social distancing of at State of Utah guidelines. should be worn when social distancing of at least 6 feet is least 6 feet is difficult to maintain. difficult to maintain.
Digital Forensics Crime Lab All employees will work remotely. Social distancing will be maintained. Social distancing will be maintained.
Only emergency access to DFCL will be granted. External doors to U Plaza D will remain locked. Any visitor External doors to U Plaza D will remain locked. Any visitor U Plaza D is open. to DFCL must call DFCL upon arrival and be escorted to to DFCL must call DFCL upon arrival and be escorted to the lab while adhering to social distancing and PPE the lab while adhering to social distancing and PPE protocols. protocols.
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Acceptance of any new or continuing cases is extremely All new or continuing case requests will be limited to All evidence containers received will be wiped down with Acceptance and processing of cases returns to normal limited. high-priority, time-immediate cases. All evidence disinfectant prior to logging in and storing. levels while DFCL continues to observe CDC and State containers received will be wiped down with disinfectant of Utah guidelines. prior to logging in and storing.
All students will work remotely and not be allowed in All students will work remotely and not be allowed in U No more than 3 students will be allowed to work in the Classroom capacity and protocols are subject to “new U Plaza D. Plaza D. classroom adjacent to the DFCL on lessons and normal” restrictions. assignments. All PPE and social distancing protocols will
be followed.
All instructional activities will be through remote Instructional activities will be through remote learning in Face coverings should be worn in laboratory components Students and faculty should maintain 6 feet of social learning in accordance with DSU guidelines accordance with DSU guidelines. when social distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to distance in laboratory components. College of Education maintain. Laboratory Classes (Laboratory components include Synchronous and asynchronous instruction is Synchronous and asynchronous instruction is Students should not interact with students and teachers Students limit interactions with students and teachers all instructional sessions that implemented. implemented. who have tested positive or are suspected to have COVID- who have tested positive or are suspected to have involve assigned work for the 19. COVID-19. course during a scheduled class time in a specialized setting, such as cooking, sewing, and ECE courses requiring time in the preschool.)
FSHD Cooking Classes Classes will follow all DSU guidelines for remote Classes will follow all DSU guidelines for remote learning. Classes will follow all DSU and WCSD guidelines. Extra Classes will follow all DSU and WCSD guidelines. Extra (Currently taught at Dixie High learning. A combination of synchronous and A combination of synchronous and asynchronous attention will be given to handwashing and attention will be given to handwashing and School) asynchronous instruction will be utilized. instruction will be utilized. cleaning/disinfecting cooking stations. cleaning/disinfecting cooking stations.
Classes will follow all DSU guidelines for remote Classes will follow all DSU guidelines for remote learning. Classes will follow all DSU and WCSD guidelines. Sewing Classes will follow all DSU and WCSD guidelines. Extra learning. A combination of synchronous and A combination of synchronous and asynchronous stations will be disinfected before and after each attention will be given to cleaning/disinfecting sewing FSHD Sewing Classes asynchronous instruction will be utilized. Sewing instruction will be utilized. Sewing machines will be student’s use. stations. machines will be available to check out, if needed. available to check out, if needed.
Classes will follow all DSU guidelines for remote learning. Classes will follow all DSU guidelines for remote learning. DSU Preschool implements remote learning, and DSU Classes will follow all DSU guidelines. FSHD Early Childhood (ECE) A combination of synchronous and asynchronous A combination of synchronous and asynchronous students in ECE classes requiring time in the preschool will Classes Requiring Time in the instruction will be utilized. Alternative assignments will be instruction will be utilized. Alternative assignments will be be given alternative assignments. Preschool given in place of time spent in the preschool. given in place of time spent in the preschool.
DSU Preschool will function remotely. The preschool DSU Preschool will function remotely. The preschool DSU Preschool will function remotely. The preschool Enhanced cleaning and distancing protocols will be teacher will prepare lessons/activities for the children and teacher will prepare lessons/activities for the children and teacher will prepare lessons/activities for the children and followed. send them to parents. She will be available by phone, send them to parents. She will be available by phone, send them to parents. She will be available by phone, email, or online for parent consultation. email, or online for parent consultation. email, online, or in person for parent consultation. If meeting in person, face coverings should be worn when social distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to maintain. DSU Preschool Tuition will be reduced. Tuition will be reduced. Tuition will be reduced. Toys that cannot be cleaned will not be used.
Children and staff who are symptomatic or sick will not be permitted to enter DSU Preschool and should
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Only mandatory employees and functions are allowed on In the extremely rare case that in-person classes are Classroom capacity is determined by classroom size and campus. approved by the dean and provost, classroom capacity is the ability to maintain a minimum of 3 feet distance determined by classroom size and the ability to maintain between students who are wearing face coverings or 6 a 6-foot space between students. feet of distance if students are not wearing face coverings.
Individuals should maintain at least 6 feet of distance Individuals should maintain at least 6 feet of distance between one another or 10 feet of distance if lecturing or between one another or 10 feet of distance if lecturing or physical movement (e.g., dance, theater, etc.). If physical movement (e.g., dance, theater, etc.). If necessary, the number of students may need to be necessary, the number of students may need to be reduced due to the size of the lab or studio. reduced due to the size of the lab or studio.
Art Studio: In the extremely rare case that small or Art Studio: Class size is determined by studio size and the Art Studio: Students and faculty should sanitize their specialized art classes are approved by the dean and ability to maintain a minimum of 3 feet distance between hands and stations before class and self-monitor for provost for face-to-face learning, class size is determined students who are wearing face coverings. Students and any symptoms before each class. by studio size and the ability to maintain a minimum of 6 faculty should sanitize their hands and stations before feet distance between students who are wearing face class and self-monitor for any symptoms before each coverings. Students and faculty should sanitize their class. hands and stations before class and self-monitor for any symptoms before each class.
Computer Labs: In the extremely rare case that computer Computer Labs: Faculty and students should wear face Computer Labs: Students and faculty should sanitize College of the Arts Performing classes are approved by the dean and provost for face-to- when social distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to their hands and workstations before class and self- Arts Studios face learning, faculty and students should wear face when maintain. Students and faculty should self-monitor for any monitor for any symptoms before each class. social distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to maintain. symptoms before each class. Students should sanitize Students and faculty should self-monitor for any their workstation before each use or may be required to symptoms before each class. Students should sanitize bring their own keyboard and mouse. their workstation before each use or may be required to bring their own keyboard and mouse.
Dance Technique: : In the extremely rare case that dance Dance Technique: Dancers and faculty should arrive Dance Technique: Dancers and faculty should sanitize technique classes are approved by the dean and provost dressed for class, use dedicated entry and exit points, their hands before and after class and self-monitor for for face-to-face learning, dancers and faculty should wear face coverings when possible, sanitize their hands any symptoms before each class. arrive dressed for class, use dedicated entry and exit before, during, and after class, and self-monitor for any points, wear face coverings when possible, sanitize their symptoms before each class. Social distancing will be hands before, during, and after class, and self-monitor for maintained as allowed by the course material. any symptoms before each class. Social distancing will be maintained as allowed by the course material.
Theatre Acting and Movement Classes: In the extremely Theatre Acting and Movement Classes: Students and Theatre Acting and Movement Classes: Students and rare case that theatre classes are approved by the dean faculty should arrive dressed for class, wear face faculty should sanitize their hands before and after and provost for face-to-face learning, students and faculty coverings when possible, sanitize their hands before, class and self-monitor for any symptoms before each should arrive dressed for class, wear face coverings when during, and after class, and self-monitor for any class. possible, sanitize their hands before, during, and after symptoms before each class. Social distancing will be class, and self-monitor for any symptoms before each maintained as allowed by the course material.
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class. Social distancing will be maintained as allowed by the course material.
Theatre Productions: In the extremely rare case that Theatre Productions: Students should wear face Theatre Productions: Students and faculty should theatre productions are approved by the dean and coverings when possible during rehearsals, sanitize their sanitize their hands before and after rehearsals and provost, students should wear face coverings when hands before, during, and after rehearsals, and self- self-monitor for any symptoms before each rehearsal. possible during rehearsals, sanitize their hands before, monitor for any symptoms before each rehearsal. Social Social distancing will be maintained as allowed by the during, and after rehearsals, and self-monitor for any distancing will be maintained as allowed by the production. symptoms before each rehearsal. Social distancing will be production. Performances will be given to audiences, who maintained as allowed by the production. Performances should wear facial coverings and be seated spaced around will be live-streamed. the room to allow for social distancing.
Music Ensembles: Ensemble performances will be live- Music Ensembles: Student-musicians will be distanced as Music Ensembles: Students and faculty should sanitize streamed. much as possible, as allowed by the rehearsal space. their hands before and after rehearsals and self- Choirs should use audience seating area for maximum monitor for any symptoms before each rehearsal. spacing. Wind and brass players are responsible for collecting moisture in a way that can be collected and disposed of individually. Face coverings should be worn when possible. Students and faculty should sanitize their hands before and after class and self-monitor for any symptoms before each class.
Private Music Lessons: Lessons will be held remotely. Private Music Lessons: Students and faculty should Private Music Lessons: Students and faculty should maintain as much distance between one another as sanitize their hands before and after lessons and self- allowed by the studio space. Students and faculty should monitor for any symptoms before each lesson. wear face coverings when possible, sanitize their hands before and after lessons, and self-monitor for any symptoms before each lesson. Shared instruments (mostly pianos) should be sanitized before and after each use.
Students must follow all procedures and guidance Students must follow all procedures and guidance Students must follow all procedures and guidance Students must follow all procedures and guidance established by the university, internship site, CDC, DSU, established by the university, internship site, CDC, DSU, established by the university, internship site, CDC, DSU, established by the university, internship site, CDC, and the State of Utah. and the State of Utah. and the State of Utah. DSU, and the State of Utah. Internships Limited internships are approved to continue unless the The internship site and student-intern should sign an student-intern is able to work remotely or approved by agreement to abide by all guidelines. the relevant dean/VP.
Only mandatory employees and functions are allowed on Take every effort to use technology such as Zoom to meet Use technology such as Zoom to meet with students Use technology such as Zoom to meet with students campus. with students. when possible. when possible.
Faculty Office Hours/Student Meetings When meeting in person, face coverings should be worn When meeting in person, face coverings should be worn When meeting in person, face coverings should be when social distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to when social distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to worn when social distancing of at least 6 feet is maintain. maintain. difficult to maintain.
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Department to identify larger shared space to allow 6- Department to identify larger shared space to allow 6- Department to identify larger shared space to allow 6- foot distancing for office hours/meetings (e.g., conference foot distancing for office hours/meetings (e.g., conference foot distancing for office hours/meetings (e.g., room), to be cleaned between meetings, if in-person room), to be cleaned between meetings, if in-person conference room), to be cleaned between meetings, if in-person
Travel is limited to essential travel only. Travelers should Only mission-critical travel is allowed. Travelers should Limit out-of-state travel. Travelers should quarantine for Traveling restrictions are mostly lifted. Travelers should quarantine for 14 days upon return from high-risk areas. quarantine for 14 days upon return from high-risk areas. 14 days upon return from high-risk areas. This quarantine self-monitor for symptoms for 14 days upon return and This quarantine protocol does not apply to an individual This quarantine protocol does not apply to an individual protocol does not apply to an individual who travels out avoid areas of high transmission. DSU’s travel policy is to who travels out of state pursuant to the individual’s who travels out of state pursuant to the individual’s of state pursuant to the individual’s regular and ordinary be followed in all travel aspects, with particular attention Travel regular and ordinary duties as an employee of a regular and ordinary duties as an employee of a duties as an employee of a transportation business or paid to the U.S. State Department's travel advisories for transportation business or entity. DSU’s travel policy is to transportation business or entity. DSU’s travel policy is to entity. DSU’s travel policy is to be followed in all travel international travel. be followed in all travel aspects, with particular attention be followed in all travel aspects, with particular attention aspects, with particular attention paid to the U.S. State paid to the U.S. State Department's travel advisories for paid to the U.S. State Department's travel advisories for Department's travel advisories for international travel. international travel. international travel.
When on a fenced-off construction site, wear face When on a fenced-off construction site, wear face coverings at all times and maintain 6 feet of distance from coverings at all times and maintain 6 feet of distance from others. others.
Custodians should wear gloves and masks during their Custodians should wear gloves and masks during their work shifts. work shifts.
Employees should sanitize shared tools after using them. Employees should sanitize shared tools after using them.
Work vehicles are assigned to specific employees to limit Work vehicles are assigned to specific employees to limit exposure; employees should sanitize door handles, the exposure; employees should sanitize door handles, the steering wheel, and other areas touched before returning steering wheel, and other areas touched before returning a vehicle for others to use. a vehicle for others to use.
Outside contractors are responsible for the safety of their Outside contractors are responsible for the safety of their work sites, both in the protection of their workers and the work sites, both in the protection of their workers and the General Facilities protection of University employees who come in contact protection of University employees who come in contact with their work site. with their work site.
Outside contractors should follow all CDC, state, and Outside contractors should follow all CDC, state, and county guidelines for construction. county guidelines for construction.
Outside contractors should check all of their workers for Outside contractors should check all of their workers for COVID-19 symptoms. COVID-19 symptoms.
Construction workers should wear facial masks and work Construction workers should wear facial masks and work gloves when social distancing is difficult to maintain gloves when social distancing is difficult to maintain among other workers and DSU students or employees. among other workers and DSU students or employees.
Outside contractors should disinfect door handles, Outside contractors should disinfect door handles, elevator buttons, handrails, and other frequently touched elevator buttons, handrails, and other frequently touched areas throughout the workday. areas throughout the workday.
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Only mandatory employees and functions are allowed on Face coverings should be worn in public settings when Work vehicles are assigned to specific employees to limit campus. social distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to maintain. exposure; employees should sanitize door handles, the steering wheel, and other areas touched before returning a vehicle for others to use.
Faculty and staff should work remotely, unless not Faculty and staff should avoid physical interactions with Staff and Faculty Offices possible. high-risk individuals as much as possible.
Individuals should maintain at least 6 feet of separation Individuals should maintain at least 6 feet of separation and not congregate with one another. and not congregate with one another.
Frequently touched areas should be regularly disinfected. Frequently touched areas should be regularly disinfected.
Student Housing’s occupancy levels will be discussed and Student Housing will be open with regular occupancy Student Housing will be open with regular occupancy Student Housing will be open with regular occupancy determined by the Housing Department, Administration, levels. levels. levels. and Task Force.
Display signage and regularly share messaging with Display signage and regularly share messaging with Display signage and regularly share messaging with Display signage and share messaging with residents about residents about public health guidelines and hygiene residents about public health guidelines and hygiene residents about public health guidelines and hygiene public health guidelines and hygiene practices when practices. practices. practices. necessary.
If occupancy allows, space out residents to one per room. Rooms in University Inn as well as 2 rooms in Nisson Rooms in University Inn as well as 2 rooms in Nisson Towers are available for isolation rooms. Towers are available for isolation rooms.
No guests are allowed. No guests are allowed. Guests are allowed in social spaces where social Guests are allowed. distancing can be maintained.
Community kitchens are open and frequently cleaned, Community kitchens are open and frequently cleaned, but Limited gathering spaces are open with furniture placed Community spaces are open. but indoor and outdoor gathering spaces and fitness indoor and outdoor gathering spaces and fitness areas are for distancing. areas are closed. closed. Student Housing & Resident Life Food delivery is available. Food delivery is available. Food delivery is available. Campus Dining is open.
Frequently touched areas in public spaces are frequently Frequently touched areas in public spaces are frequently Frequently touched areas in public spaces are frequently Maintain increased cleaning practices. cleaned. cleaned. cleaned.
Hand sanitizer stations are spaced throughout public Hand sanitizer stations are spaced throughout public Hand sanitizer stations are spaced throughout public areas. areas. areas.
Face coverings should be worn in common areas when Face coverings should be worn in common areas when Face coverings should be worn in common areas when social distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to maintain. social distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to maintain. social distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to maintain.
Employees who engage directly with residents/public Employees who engage directly with residents/public Employees who engage directly with residents/public should self-check for symptoms. should self-check for symptoms. should self-check for symptoms.
Computer labs are open, social distancing is maintained, Group programming is limited and social distancing is Group programming is limited and social distancing is and equipment is frequently cleaned. maintained. maintained.
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Signage and barriers are used to support social distancing Signage and barriers are used to support social distancing Signage and barriers are used to support social distancing at service desks. at service desks. at service desks.
Most facilities are closed, but premade, to-go options are Most facilities are closed, but premade, to-go options are All facilities are open for limited hours. Some dine-in All facilities are open; dine-in service operates under available during limited hours. available during limited hours. service options are available with at least 6 feet spacing proper safety precautions for guests and staff. between tables. Increased hygiene practices are in place for guests and staff.
Guests and staff should maintain at least 6 feet distance Guests and staff should maintain at least 6 feet distance between one another. The number of people inside between one another. The number of people inside spaces is limited based on square footage with reminder spaces is limited based on square footage with reminder signage posted. Hand sanitizer stations and signage are at signage posted. Hand sanitizer stations and signage are at entrances. entrances.
No self-service buffet is available. Meals are plated by No self-service buffet is available. Meals are plated by staff and dropped at a central pick-up area. Utensils are staff and dropped at a central pick-up area. Utensils are distributed individually with food distributed individually with food
Employees should self-monitor for symptoms and report Employees should self-monitor for symptoms and report Education, training, and protocol development and Campus Dining any symptoms to their supervisor prior to coming to any symptoms to their supervisor prior to coming to execution will continue to ensure a sanitary and safe work. work. environment for guests and staff.
Staff should wear face coverings. Staff should wear face coverings.
Campus Dining payment system is largely touchless and Campus Dining payment system is largely touchless and cashless; associates that do operate a POS regularly cashless; associates that do operate a POS regularly sanitize the workstation and their hands between sanitize the workstation and their hands between handling cards and cash. Plexiglas shields are installed at handling cards and cash. Plexiglas shields are installed at POS stations. POS stations.
Workstations are staggered so workers can maintain a 6- Campus Dining will operate under regulations set by foot distance and do not face one another. Public Health Department
Campus Dining has access to all PPE required to prepare and serve food to the public in accordance with Public Health Department Regulations and CDC guidelines. Staff must sanitize hands between handling payment options and food/containers.
The Campus Store is closed. Only mandatory employees The Campus Store could be closed if it is determined that The Campus Store exercises discernment, establishing The Campus Store operates under heightened hygiene will report to campus to complete necessary functions, it is the safest course of action for all parties. If open, the principles for a safe environment for customers and staff and cleaning standards. such as fulfilling online orders and answering customer Campus Store creates a safe environment for customers with online purchasing encouraged and the possibility for Campus Store inquiries. and staff with online purchasing encouraged and limited enacting limited store hours due to low customer foot store hours available. traffic.
Both customers and employees should wear face Both customers and employees should wear face coverings on the sales floor when social distancing of at coverings on the sales floor when social distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to maintain. least 6 feet is difficult to maintain.
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Hand sanitizer is provided at checkout counters and Hand sanitizer is provided at checkout counters and Hand sanitizer is provided at checkout counters and entrances/exits. Signage is posted to encourage entrances/exits. Signage is posted to encourage entrances/exits. Signage is posted to encourage customers to use cleaning wipes and hand sanitizer. customers to use cleaning wipes and hand sanitizer. customers to use cleaning wipes and hand sanitizer.
Signage is posted to remind individuals to stand at least 6 Signage is posted to remind individuals to stand at least 6 feet apart in the store and in checkout lines. feet apart in the store and in checkout lines.
Limit the number of patrons allowed in the store at any The Campus Store resumes normal patron capacity as The Campus Store resumes normal patron capacity. given time so that a 6-foot distance between patrons and long as social distancing guidelines can be met. employees can be easily maintained (1 person per 120 square feet).
Staff may only come closer than 6 feet to individuals Staff may only come closer than 6 feet to individuals when accepting payment or delivering goods or services when accepting payment or delivering goods or services while wearing face coverings. and should wear face coverings.
The HPC is closed. Only mandatory employees and The HPC could be open with significant restrictions or The HPC is open with restrictions and under heightened The HPC is open under heightened hygiene and cleaning functions are allowed on campus. closed, whichever option the task force determines to be hygiene and cleaning standards. standards. the safest for all parties.
Signage reminding patrons to practice social distancing Signage reminding patrons to practice social distancing All programs and services return to normal capacity. and safe hygiene practices are posted throughout the and safe hygiene practices are posted throughout the Group events resume, following state and health building. building. department guidelines.
HPC & Campus Rec team members should wear face HPC & Campus Rec team members should wear face Equipment is spaced at normal capacity. coverings when at the front desk and when social coverings when at the front desk and when social
distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to maintain. Staff distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to maintain. Staff will be asked health questions before they begin work. will be asked health questions before they begin work. The staff will follow all cleaning guidelines that are The staff will follow all cleaning guidelines that are needed to keep staff safe and will wipe down all needed to keep staff safe and will wipe down all equipment while wearing gloves. Staff is encouraged to equipment while wearing gloves. Staff is encouraged to thoroughly wash their hands once per hour. thoroughly wash their hands once per hour. Human Performance Center Patrons are expected to maintain 6 feet of social distance Patrons are expected to maintain 6 feet of social distance Staff follows equipment cleaning guidelines at the end of while working out, be courteous and limit workouts if while working out, be courteous and limit workouts if each day and cleans weight and cardio equipment people are waiting, wipe down all equipment before and people are waiting, wipe down all equipment before and regularly. after use, wear face coverings into the building, and are after use, and are encouraged to wash their hands after encouraged to wash their hands after working out. working out.
Cleaning products and disinfectant wipes are available in Cleaning products and disinfectant wipes are available in Cleaning supplies are available throughout the HPC and all areas along with signage and/or staff reminding all areas along with signage and/or staff reminding signs are posted encouraging patrons to clean all patrons to clean equipment before and after use patrons to clean equipment before and after use. equipment after each use. Hand sanitizer is available throughout the building for patrons.
The climbing wall, diving boards, hot tub, boxing area, The following areas will have specific protocols in place basketball courts, MAC court, and lobbies are closed. The to ensure compliance with current state guidelines: following areas will have specific protocols in place to ● Main level fitness center: 20 patrons in an area at a ensure compliance with current state guidelines:
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High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk New Normal Risk ● Main level fitness center: 10 patrons in an area at a time time and asked to follow social distancing guidelines ● Level 2 fitness center: 15 patrons in an area at a time ● Level 2 fitness center: 7 patrons will be allowed at a ● Cardio areas: Patrons should use every other time and asked to follow social distancing guidelines machine to adhere to social distancing guidelines and ● Cardio areas: Equipment is spaced out and a limit time on machine to 30 minutes if others are reservation system may be put in place waiting ● Swimming pool: Swimmers will be asked to swim in ● Climbing wall: Auto belay use only; patrons and staff every other lane and social distance on the pool disinfect equipment and touch points on wall after deck; lifeguards will wipe down lifeguard chairs and each use; limit of 10 people in climbing area; no disinfect frequently touched areas equipment rental during this time; wash hands before and after climbing ● Locker rooms: Use will be very limited; those needing to shower to enter the swimming pool will ● Basketball courts: One person per basket; 30-minute be allowed to do so time limit; no pick-up basketball ● Track (indoor and outdoor): 1 person in track area at ● Swimming pool: Maintain social distancing on the a time pool deck; lap swimming is permitted at normal capacity; open plunge operates at a reduced capacity ● Will Hill (sprint hill): 1 person at a time to manage social distancing between household ● Multi-purpose rooms: 2 patrons in each room at a groups; diving boards available; 60-minute maximum time and they are asked to follow social distancing workout time guidelines ● Hot tub: Social distancing guidelines apply ● Restrooms: CDC handwashing guidelines are posted, ● Track: Patrons should use every other lane social distancing guidelines apply, and the custodial staff disinfects regularly ● Will Hill (sprint hill): Social distancing guidelines apply; patrons may not sprint side by side ● Lobbies: Social distancing guidelines apply; tables and chairs are positioned 6 feet apart ● Pickleball courts: 2 patrons are allowed on each court at a time; doubles play is not allowed; patrons ● Equipment checkout: Very limited and staff wipes may play one game to 11 points if others are waiting down equipment after use ● Multi-purpose rooms: 3 patrons in each room at a time and they are asked to follow social distancing guidelines ● Locker rooms: Use will be very limited; those needing to shower to enter the swimming pool will be allowed to do so ● Restrooms: CDC handwashing guidelines are posted, social distancing guidelines apply, and the custodial staff disinfects regularly ● Lobbies: Social distancing guidelines apply; tables and chairs are positioned 6 feet apart ● Vending machines: Open for patrons to use ● Equipment check-out: Open; equipment is wiped down after each use
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No intramural sports, sports clubs, events or Campus Rec No intramural sports or sports clubs are allowed. programming are allowed.
Only mandatory employees and functions are allowed on Follow parameters set in state and NCAA Division I Follow parameters set in state and NCAA Division I campus. guidelines. guidelines.
Standalone practice facilities may be opened to prevent Facilities are strategically opened and teams are kept in cross contamination between teams. separate standalone facilities to prevent cross contamination and help with contact tracing.
Shared facilities remain closed or are dedicated to only Training rooms are open for limited usage by one team. appointment only.
Training and support gyms will have limited openings to Weight rooms are open with strict adherence to the support specific training needs or enable athletic trainers times scheduled to each team. and strength and conditioning coaches to help student- athletes when needed.
All staff telecommute except essential athletic trainers, Essential staff, coaches, and administrators are allowed essential strength and conditioning coaches, select on campus. Others are encouraged to work remotely or nutrition staff (when needed), select facilities and rotating days they come to campus. High-risk employees custodial staff, and select administration (when needed). work remotely.
All individuals coming into practice facilities will have When returning to campus for the first time, employees centralized symptom checks performed by athletic should check for symptoms at the training facility. When Athletic Training Facilities trainers and strength and conditioning coaches. A log will student-athletes return to campus for the first time, DSU be kept that can be reported to the health department if Athletics will consider initial symptom checks at requested. employee check-in points, per the trends of COVID-19 exposure in the community and on campus. Prior to subsequent visits to campus, student-athletes and employees should perform personal symptom checks at home.
Face coverings should be worn in public settings when Face coverings should be worn in public settings when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
Individuals should avoid entering facilities if they are Individuals should avoid entering facilities if they are demonstrating symptoms. demonstrating symptoms.
Sneeze or cough into cloth, tissue, elbow or sleeve (not Sneeze or cough into cloth, tissue, elbow or sleeve (not hands). hands).
Avoid hand shaking or unnecessary physical contact. Avoid hand shaking or unnecessary physical contact.
Staff and student-athletes should maintain 6 feet of Staff should maintain 6 feet of distance with others. distance with others under normal circumstances and 10 Student-athletes will be under close supervision when in feet of distance between others when exercising in the close contact with teammates or a work-out group. gyms. Student-athletes should keep 6 feet of distance with non- teammates.
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All student-athletes and staff will be required to receive DSU Athletics provides COVID-19 education to staff and COVID-19 safety training before entering training student-athletes. facilities.
120 square feet are allotted to each person within 10 feet of distance is maintained between non- training facilities to provide opportunities for distancing. teammates or non-work-out groups during workouts.
No more than 4 student-athletes are allowed at one time The number of individuals allowed at one time in interior in interior spaces. spaces is limited to maintain proper distancing.
No more than 10 student-athletes are allowed at one The number of individuals allowed at one time in exterior time in exterior spaces spaces is limited to maintain proper distancing.
Use auxiliary gyms, outdoor spaces, and fields as training and conditioning spaces as an alternative to normal facilities.
No team gatherings, meetings, or workouts are allowed. Individuals from the same work-out group or team may meet under close supervision.
Hand sanitizer or handwashing stations are located at Hand sanitizer or handwashing stations are located at each entrance. each entrance.
De-activate code and fingerprint readers and other access controls that require touching for access.
Athletic trainers and strength and conditioning coaches Athletic trainers and strength and conditioning coaches coordinate with the DSU custodial staff to implement a coordinate with the DSU custodial staff to implement a strict hygiene and cleaning regimen to disinfect frequently strict hygiene and cleaning regimen to disinfect touched areas. frequently touched areas.
The Booth Wellness Center is closed for in-person The primary method for medical and mental health The Booth Wellness Center is open for in-person and/or The Booth Wellness Center is open for in-person and/or appointments. appointments is telehealth. telehealth appointments. telehealth appointments.
Medical and mental health appointments are available via Medical appointments are available in person as needed. Mental health appointments are available in person if the Staff should maintain good hygiene practices of hand telehealth. student and staff wear face coverings and maintain 6 feet washing, disinfecting frequently touched areas, and of distance. staying home when ill.
All additional services are conducted virtually. All additional services are conducted virtually. Most outreach services are conducted virtually. Booth Wellness Center Custodial staff maintain their regular cleaning schedule. Custodial staff maintain their regular cleaning schedule. Custodial staff maintain their regular cleaning schedule.
Staff may be in the building for essential functions. They Staff may be in the building for essential functions. They Staff may be in the building for essential functions. They should sanitize their own work spaces before and after should sanitize their own work spaces before and after should sanitize their own work spaces before and after occupying them and utilize hand sanitizer throughout the occupying them and utilize hand sanitizer throughout the occupying them and utilize hand sanitizer throughout the day. day. day.
Staff in common areas should wear a cloth or medical Staff in common areas should wear a cloth or medical Staff in common areas should wear a cloth or medical mask and maintain 6 feet of distance. mask and maintain 6 feet of distance. mask and maintain 6 feet of distance.
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Mail deliveries and pickups are handled with nitrile gloves Mail deliveries and pickups are handled with nitrile gloves Mail deliveries and pickups are handled with nitrile gloves that are then disposed of safely. that are then disposed of safely. that are then disposed of safely.
Signage is posted on the door to remind patients to call to Signage is posted on the door to remind patients to call to check-in prior to entering the building for in-person check-in prior to entering the building for in-person appointments. Signage will also be posted to serve as a appointments. Signage will also be posted to serve as a reminder of COVID-19 symptoms and patient seating and reminder of COVID-19 symptoms and patient seating and sanitation protocols. sanitation protocols.
Patients are highly encouraged to wear a face covering Patients are highly encouraged to wear a face covering when they enter the building. when they enter the building.
Front desk staff screens patients who call in for possible Front desk staff screens patients who call in for possible exposure to COVID-19 or other illnesses. exposure to COVID-19 or other illnesses.
Students complete paperwork online prior to their Students complete paperwork online prior to their appointments. appointments.
All magazines, handouts, and the water dispenser are All magazines, handouts, and the water dispenser are removed from the patient waiting area. removed from the patient waiting area.
All medical personnel should wear appropriate PPE for all All medical personnel should wear appropriate PPE for all medical appointments. medical appointments.
Medical appointments are scheduled in 30 minute Medical appointments are scheduled in 30 minute intervals to allow for less crossover of patients and allow intervals to allow for less crossover of patients and allow more time to disinfect, change PPE, and address patient more time to disinfect, change PPE, and address patient concerns. concerns.
Medical staff should sanitize exam rooms, lab spaces, and Medical staff should sanitize exam rooms, lab spaces, and the specimen restroom after each patient. the specimen restroom after each patient.
Front desk staff should disinfect all frequently touched Front desk staff should disinfect all frequently touched areas between patients. areas between patients.
Front desk staff should wear nitrile gloves when Front desk staff should wear nitrile gloves when interacting with students, paperwork, and receiving interacting with students, paperwork, and receiving payments. payments.
Hand sanitizer is available throughout the building. Hand sanitizer is available throughout the building.
Accommodations are made for high-risk employees Accommodations are made for high-risk employees through Human Resources. through Human Resources.
All staff daily self-monitor for symptoms.
Testing conducted by community partners as needed. Test all staff and faculty working on campus. Test all staff and faculty to establish a baseline in higher- Test all staff and faculty to establish a baseline in higher-
risk populations. risk populations.
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Quarantine and testing are required for individuals who Quarantine and testing are required for individuals who Quarantine and testing are required for individuals who have come within 6 feet of a known COVID-19 case for have come within 6 feet of a known COVID-19 case for have come within 6 feet of a known COVID-19 case for longer than 15 minutes without wearing face coverings longer than 15 minutes without wearing face coverings longer than 15 minutes without wearing face coverings within 48 hours of onset of symptoms. Monitor for within 48 hours of onset of symptoms. Monitor for within 48 hours of onset of symptoms. Monitor for development of symptoms for 14 days. If symptoms development of symptoms for 14 days. If symptoms development of symptoms for 14 days. If symptoms develop, receive COVID-19 testing. If no symptoms develop, receive COVID-19 testing. If no symptoms develop, receive COVID-19 testing. If no symptoms develop, return to regular operations at day 15. develop, return to regular operations at day 15. develop, return to regular operations at day 15.
Employees who have tested negative for COVID-19 and Employees who have tested negative for COVID-19 and Employees who have tested negative for COVID-19 and have an alternative diagnosis (e.g. tested positive for have an alternative diagnosis (e.g. tested positive for have an alternative diagnosis (e.g. tested positive for influenza, etc.), who have not presented any illness- influenza, etc.), who have not presented any illness- influenza, etc.) and have not presented any illness-related related symptoms for the last 3 days, can return to work related symptoms for the last 3 days, can return to work symptoms for the last 3 days, can return to work on on campus. on campus. campus.
Tracing provided by Southwest Utah Public Health Tracing is provided by the Southwest Utah Public Health Tracing is provided by the Southwest Utah Public Health Tracing is provided by the Southwest Utah Public Health Department epidemiologists. Department epidemiologists with support from DSU Department epidemiologists with support from DSU Department epidemiologists with support from DSU nursing students. nursing students. nursing students.
Initial contact tracing for possible exposure to positive Initial contact tracing for possible exposure to positive Initial contact tracing for possible exposure to positive Contact Tracing COVID-19 cases or suspected cases is performed by the COVID-19 cases or suspected cases is performed by the COVID-19 cases or suspected cases is performed by the Booth Wellness Center with support from DSU nursing Booth Wellness Center with support from DSU nursing Booth Wellness Center with support from DSU nursing students. students. students.
The risk of exposure is assessed as less than 6 feet of The risk of exposure is assessed as less than 6 feet of The risk of exposure is assessed as less than 6 feet of distance was maintained when interacting with a positive distance was maintained when interacting with a positive distance was maintained when interacting with a positive case or suspected case, for longer than 15 minutes, case or suspected case, for longer than 15 minutes, case or suspected case, for longer than 15 minutes, without wearing face coverings. without wearing face coverings. without wearing face coverings.
Social interactions are allowable in groups of 10 or fewer. Private social interactions that occur without oversight by Private, social interactions that occur without oversight by Interactions are allowable in larger groups with strict a formal organization are allowable in groups of 20 or a formal organization are allowable in groups of 50 or hygiene measures in place. Evaluate mass gatherings fewer. Interactions must enable all physical distancing fewer; this may be increased incrementally based on data based on monitoring and testing rates. guidelines to be maintained. and milestone trends. Visitors on Campus All visitors and guests should follow CDC, state, health All visitors and guests should follow CDC, state, health All visitors and guests should follow CDC, state, health All visitors and guests should follow CDC, state, health department, and DSU guidelines for social interactions department, and DSU guidelines for social interactions department, and DSU guidelines for social interactions department, and DSU guidelines for social interactions when on campus. when on campus. when on campus. when on campus.
In-person gatherings and events are highly restricted and In-person gatherings and events are restricted and only In-person gatherings and events are allowable under an Events must follow proper safety procedures and only allowable under an increased cleaning regimen and allowable under an increased cleaning regimen and with increased cleaning regimen and with operational precautions for monitoring symptoms. DSU Events and with operational protocols in place to ensure safe operational protocols in place to ensure safe distancing protocols in place to ensure safe distancing restrictions distancing restrictions are met. restrictions are met. are met. Attendance must not exceed 6,000 individuals Mass Gatherings for outdoor events and 3,000 individuals for indoor events; this may be increased based on data and milestone trends.
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Large events where social distancing is not possible or where close contact is expected are not allowed (e.g dances).
Temporary mass gatherings, as defined by the Utah Temporary mass gatherings, as defined by the Utah An event’s allowed attendance is determined by full Administrative Code in Rule R392-400, are not allowed: Administrative Code in Rule R392-400, are not allowed: venue capacity. "Temporary Mass Gathering" or "Gathering" means an "Temporary Mass Gathering" or "Gathering" means an actual or reasonably anticipated assembly of 1,000 or actual or reasonably anticipated assembly of 1,000 or more people, which continues or can reasonably be more people, which continues or can reasonably be expected to continue for two or more hours per day, at a expected to continue for two or more hours per day, at a site or sites for a purpose different from the designed use site or sites for a purpose different from the designed use and usual type of occupancy. A temporary mass gathering and usual type of occupancy. A temporary mass gathering does not include an assembly of people at a location with does not include an assembly of people at a location with permanent facilities designed for that specific assembly, permanent facilities designed for that specific assembly, unless the designed occupancy levels are exceeded. unless the designed occupancy levels are exceeded.
Attendees are encouraged to attend events remotely. Event size can exceed 20 individuals if organizational Event size can exceed 50 individuals if organizational Campus returns to normal scheduling procedures. oversight can be provided that ensures guidelines are oversight can be provided that ensures guidelines are
followed. Event organizers will complete the event followed. Event organizers will complete the event management template. This document must be management template. This document must be submitted to the Risk and Safety Office for approval and a submitted to the Risk and Safety Office for approval and a copy must be available for inspection by the local health copy must be available for inspection by the local health officer or designee. officer or designee.
Before being held, in-person gatherings and events must Event organizers should create a safe environment for Event organizers should create a safe environment for Event organizers should encourage attendees to use hand be determined to be mission critical and have cabinet- guests and staff with frequent reminders on distancing guests and staff with frequent reminders on distancing sanitizer and follow proper safety guidelines. level approval. and hygiene in addition to monitoring employees for and hygiene in addition to monitoring employees for
symptoms. symptoms.
The number of attendees must be tracked and monitored The number of attendees must be tracked and monitored throughout the event. throughout the event.
Both staff and attendees should wear face coverings Both staff and attendees should wear face coverings when social distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to when social distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to maintain. Face coverings should be available for staff and maintain. Face coverings should be available for staff and volunteer use. volunteer use.
A designated individual should be assigned to sanitize A designated individual should be assigned to sanitize frequently touched areas throughout the event. frequently touched areas throughout the event.
Signage should be posted to remind individuals to stand Signage should be posted to remind individuals to stand at least 6 feet apart when in common areas. at least 6 feet apart when in common areas.
For reserved-seating facilities, facility capacity is For reserved-seating facilities, facility capacity is dependent on the ability to block reserved seats to dependent on the ability to block reserved seats to ensure ensure a safe radius around individuals. a safe radius around individuals.
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A 6-foot distance must be maintained between individual A 6-foot distance must be maintained between individual household groups at all times while seated. household groups at all times while seated; this may be decreased incrementally based on data and milestone trends.
Set a specialized admittance time frame and/or separate Set a specialized admittance time frame and/or separate entrances and queues for high-risk groups to come in entrances and queues for high-risk groups to come in without pressure from crowds. without pressure from crowds.
Limit the number of people in confined areas to enable Limit the number of people in confined areas to enable adequate distancing at all times. adequate distancing at all times.
One-time use tickets and playbills must be electronic in One-time use tickets and playbills are encouraged to be place of paper. electronic in place of paper.
Encourage contactless payment, disinfect between Encourage contactless payment, disinfect between transactions at facility stores/gift shops and comply with transactions at facility stores/gift shops and comply with other retail recommendations. other retail recommendations.
Congregating at any point is not allowed. Congregating at any point is not allowed.
Participants (e.g. performers, actors) in events should Participants (e.g. performers, actors) in events should have their symptoms checked. have their symptoms checked.
Concessions: Concessions: • Serving and seating protocols should be consistent • Serving and seating protocols should be consistent with restaurant guidance. with restaurant guidance. • Individuals in all lines should be encouraged to • Individuals in all lines should be encouraged to maintain 6-foot distancing. maintain 6-foot distancing. • Encourage contactless payment. • Encourage contactless payment. • To the extent reasonable, serve grab-and-go • To the extent reasonable, serve grab-and-go • food items. • food items. • Concessions/restaurant seating is compliant with • Concessions/restaurant seating is compliant with restaurant dine-in recommendations. restaurant dine-in recommendations.
Athletic events are cancelled for the remainder of the Athletic events are cancelled for the remainder of the Follow parameters set in state and NCAA Division I academic year. academic year. guidelines. Attendance must not exceed 6,000 individuals for outdoor events and 3,000 individuals for indoor events; this may be increased based on data and milestone trends. Athletic Events Face coverings should be worn when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
Facility capacity is dependent on the ability to block reserved seats to ensure a safe radius around individuals.
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Set a specialized admittance time frame and/or separate entrances and queues for high-risk groups to come in without pressure from crowds.
Limit the number of people in confined areas to enable adequate distancing at all times.
Signage should be posted to remind individuals to stand at least 6 feet apart when in common areas.
Congregating at any point is not allowed.
Encourage contactless payment, disinfect between transactions at gift shops.
Campus operations are open to community event Campus operations are open to community event organizers. Events are subject to approval from the Risk organizers. Events are subject to approval from the Risk Management and Safety office. Management and Safety office. Attendance must not exceed 6,000 individuals for outdoor events and 3,000 individuals for indoor events; this may be increased based on data and milestone trends.
Community events larger than 20 attendees must provide Community events larger than 50 attendees must provide a detailed plan following local guidelines and are subject a detailed plan following local guidelines and are subject to approval from the Risk Management and Safety office. to approval from the Risk Management and Safety office.
All partners and requestors must provide proof of proper All partners and requestors must provide proof of proper insurance. insurance.
Event organizers must follow all guidelines outlined in the Event organizers must follow all guidelines outlined in the DSU Events and Other Mass Gatherings Guidelines as well DSU Events and Other Mass Gatherings Guidelines as well Community Events as additional institutional guidelines and policies. as additional institutional guidelines and policies.
Venue access will be limited to a set schedule agreed Venue access will be limited to a set schedule agreed upon by DSU and the requestor. upon by DSU and the requestor.
Event contracts with outside organizations must include Event contracts with outside organizations must include language specific to pandemic guidelines. language specific to pandemic guidelines.
Rescheduling of events that are postponed due to altered Rescheduling of events that are postponed due to altered pandemic guidelines is not guaranteed. pandemic guidelines is not guaranteed.
Adequate staffing must be in place to ensure social Adequate staffing must be in place to ensure social distancing and capacity regulations are followed. distancing and capacity regulations are followed.
Policy exceptions to dining and ticketing will not be Policy exceptions to dining and ticketing will not be permitted to ensure capacities and food handling permitted to ensure capacities and food handling procedures are followed. procedures are followed.
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Only mandatory employees and functions are allowed on Community engagement activities must be performed Community engagement activities are preferentially Community engagement activities and gatherings are campus. remotely whenever possible. performed remotely. permitted in line with state and health department guidelines.
Activities that cannot be performed remotely may be Activities that cannot be performed remotely may be conducted in person if there is an urgent, time-sensitive conducted in person. issue involved in the project.
Ensure that participants do not have symptoms. Ensure that participants do not have symptoms. Community Engagement Maintain 6 feet of distance between individuals. Maintain 6 feet of distance between individuals.
Face coverings should be worn in public settings when Face coverings should be worn in public settings when social distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to maintain. social distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult to maintain.
Visits are as brief as possible and the visit space is cleaned Visits are as brief as possible and the visit space is cleaned between uses. between uses.
Group size is limited to 20 people or fewer and the Group size is limited to 50 people or fewer and the group’s ability to maintain physical distance between group’s ability to maintain physical distance between individuals. individuals.
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