COVID-19 Go-Forward Guidelines for B.C.'S Post-Secondary Sector
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COVID-19 Go-Forward Guidelines for B.C.’s Post-Secondary Sector June 2021 Edition Guidelines produced by B.C. Post-Secondary Institutions with the support of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training Acknowledgements The Go-Forward Guidelines were developed by experts Panel of Experts from the B.C. post-secondary sector. Special thanks to members of the Steering Committee, Panel of Experts Matt Milovick, VP Administration and Finance, and Reference Groups for their contributions. Thompson Rivers University T. Bruce Anderson Steering Committee Director, Occupational and Research Health and Safety COLLEGES University of British Columbia Ian Humphreys Phil Barker VP Administration Assoc. VP Research Vancouver Community College University of British Columbia – Okanagan Thane Bonar INSTITUTES Director, Communications and Policy Tom Roemer First Nations Education Steering Committee VP Academic Ainsley Carry British Columbia Institute of Technology VP Students University of British Columbia RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES Donna Drover Matt Milovick HR Health and Safety Advisor VP Administration and Finance Selkirk College Thompson Rivers University [Chair] Kane Kilbey Assoc. VP Human Resources Judith Osborne, Retired VP, Legal Affairs, University of Victoria Simon Fraser University [Past Chair] Glen Magel Director, Safety, Security and Emergency Management TEACHING UNIVERSITIES British Columbia Institute of Technology James Mandigo Andy Mavretic Provost and VP Academic Director, Occupational Health, University of the Fraser Valley Safety and Environment University of Victoria Lindy Monahan Manager, Occupational Health and Safety Okanagan College Carol Stuart Provost and VP Academic Vancouver Island University Tyson von den Steinen Director, Safety & Security College of New Caledonia COVID-19 GO-FORWARD GUIDELINES FOR BC’S POST-SECONDARY SECTOR – JUNE 2021 [ 2 ] Reference Groups STUDENTS Grace Dupasquier INDIGENOUS PARTNERS Alliance of BC Students Melanie Allard Cole Evans Métis Nation BC Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia Thane Bonar Tanysha Klassen First Nations Education Steering Committee BC Federation of Students Marlene Erickson BC Aboriginal Post Secondary Coordinators PRIVATE POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS Sharon Hobenshield Feroz Ali I-LEAD Canadian Tourism College, Sterling College Debbie Jeffrey Krista Livingstone Clark First Nations Education Steering Committee Discovery Community College Verna Billy-Minnabarriet Jason Dewling Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association LaSalle College Dr. Judith Sayers Indigenous Post-Secondary Education and Training James Griffin Partners Vancouver Film School Ken Tourand Dr. Sonya Grypma Nicola Valley Institute of Technology Trinity Western University Daren Hancott LABOUR Yorkville University Meena Brisard Canadian Union of Public Employees Robin Hemmingsen Columbia College Doug Dykens British Columbia Government and Service Employees’ Dylan Matter Union International Language Academy Annabree Fairweather Lois McNestry Confederation of University Faculty Associations of BC Discovery Community College Blair Littler Brad O’Hara University Public Sector Employers’ Association Adler University Rebecca Maurer Post-Secondary Employers’ Association Jeremy Sabell Stenberg College Chris Rathbone Public Sector Employers’ Council Teri Van Steinburg Federation of Post-Secondary Educators COVID-19 GO-FORWARD GUIDELINES FOR BC’S POST-SECONDARY SECTOR – JUNE 2021 [ 3 ] Amendment Log DATE DESCRIPTION 2021-06-01 New Content: Coming Soon: Return-to-Campus Guidelines Updates: Updated PHO mask requirement information has been included in the following sections: Accessing the Campus Safely, Administrative Areas, Campus Transportation, Education Delivery, and Housing 2021-02-08 Updates: į Accessing the Campus Safely – updated daily health check resource information į Safety – updated daily health check resource information 2020-12-18 New Content: COVID-19 contact tracing and notification protocols Updates: į Campus safety plans – accessibility considerations į International students – updated federal requirements į Understanding the risk – updated information and new resource link on transmission į Safety – PHO mask requirements and new resource link. į Accessing the Campus Safely - daily health checks Note: PHO mask requirement information has been included and new resource link in the following sections: Accessing the Campus Safely, Administrative Areas, Campus Transportation, Education į Athletics – link to PHO province-wide restrictions Delivery, and Housing į Housing – new link to PHO restrictions on social į gatherings Spiritual and religious communities – new link to PHO province-wide restrictions į Student practicums – new resource link 2020-10-01 New Content: į Working with Local Medical Health Officers į Spiritual and Religious Communities į Gatherings and Events į Student Practice Education and Clinical Placement į Motion Picture and Television Production for Health-Care Disciplines į Performing Arts Updates: į Athletics and Recreation Facilities – į International Students – addition of 2 new resources / links updated guidance based on federal requirements į Libraries – new BCCDC link 2020-07-31 Launch of the COVID-19 Go-Forward Guidelines for BC’s Post-Secondary Sector COVID-19 GO-FORWARD GUIDELINES FOR BC’S POST-SECONDARY SECTOR – JUNE 2021 [ 4 ] Contents Acknowledgements ..................................................................... 2 Food Services and Catering .................................................. 16 Steering Committee ................................................................... 2 Gatherings and Events ............................................................. 16 Panel of Experts ............................................................................ 2 Housing / Student Residences ............................................. 18 Reference Groups ......................................................................... 3 Indigenous Gathering Places ................................................ 19 Purpose of the Guidelines ....................................................... 6 International Students ............................................................. 19 Working with local Medical Health Officers ...................... 6 Libraries ......................................................................................... 20 Coming Soon: Return-to-Campus Guidelines ................. 6 Medical Clinics, Student Counselling and First Aid ... 20 COVID-19 Contact Tracing and Notification Protocols 7 Mental Health .............................................................................. 20 Developing a COVID-19Safety Plan .................................. 8 Motion Picture and Television Production ..................... 20 Museums and Art Galleries ................................................... 20 Understanding the Risk ............................................................ 9 Outdoor Campus Spaces ....................................................... 21 Selecting Prevention Measures Performing Arts .......................................................................... 21 for the Workplace ...................................................................... 10 Personal Services ........................................................................ 21 Protocols for Post-Secondary Education ................... 11 Pubs ................................................................................................. 21 Accessing the Campus Safely .............................................. 11 Research ......................................................................................... 21 Administrative Areas ............................................................... 12 Retail Services .............................................................................. 22 Athletics and Recreation Facilities ...................................... 12 Safety ............................................................................................... 22 Campus Transportation........................................................... 13 Spiritual and Religious Communities ................................ 23 Child Care and Day Camps ................................................... 13 Student Practice Education and Clinical Placement Cleaning and Sanitizing .......................................................... 13 for Health-Care Disciplines .................................................... 24 Communication and Education for the Campus For more information .............................................................. 25 Community ................................................................................... 14 Education Delivery..................................................................... 15 Resources ......................................................................................... 26 COVID-19 GO-FORWARD GUIDELINES FOR BC’S POST-SECONDARY SECTOR – JUNE 2021 [ 5 ] Purpose of the Guidelines These protocols provide guidance to post-secondary Working with local institutions for education, research and on-campus services. Institutions must ensure they are abiding by Medical Health Officers any Orders, notices, or guidance issued by the Provincial To ensure that institutions receive the most current Health Officer and their local health authority. The COVID-19 public health guidance, institutions should protocols will be periodically updated, as necessary, work with their