Bethany College COVID-19; Plan for Safer Swedes

BETHANY COLLEGE COVID-19 Plan for Safer Swedes As of 8/1/20

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Table of Contents Purpose & Considerations of Plan ............................................................................................................................. 4 College COVID contacts ................................................................................................................................................ 4 Prevention ............................................................................................................................................................... 5-10 General Campus Precautions ............................................................................................................................... 5 Shared Responsibility............................................................................................................................................ 6 Enhanced Sanitizing.............................................................................................................................................. 6 Shared Spaces ...................................................................................................................................................... 7 Food Services ....................................................................................................................................................... 7 Personal Protective Equipment and Miscellaneous .............................................................................................. 7 Education ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Student Education ................................................................................................................................................. 8 Resident Life ......................................................................................................................................................... 9 Employee Education ............................................................................................................................................. 9 Education About COVID-19 ............................................................................................................................. 9-10 What to do if you have symptoms ........................................................................................................................... 10 If you are a student ..................................................................................................................................................... 10 If you are an employee................................................................................................................................................ 11 If you are a visitor ......................................................................................................................................................... 11 Testing ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Protocol if employee or students is positive for COVID-19........................................................................................... 13 Contact Tracing & Close Contacts………………………………………………………………………………………………13 Department Protocol.................................................................................................................................................. 14 Academics ................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Classrooms .................................................................................................................................................... 14 Faculty Office Hours ...................................................................................................................................... 14 Admissions .............................................................................................................................................................. 14-15 Athletics .................................................................................................................................................................. 15-23 Education ....................................................................................................................................................... 16 Equipment & Facility Sanitation ................................................................................................................ 16-17 Pre-Screening of Student-Athletes ................................................................................................................ 18 Arrival On Campus ................................................................................................................................... 18-19 Pre-Participation Physical Examination and Medical History Screening ........................................................ 19 Daily Screenings ....................................................................................................................................... 19-20 Return to Fall Sports ................................................................................................................................. 20-21 Presumed Positive Case/Confirmed Case Procedure .............................................................................. 21-23 Return to Activity After a Positive COVID-19 Test 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Temperature Checks/Screenings for Game Day Personnel .......................................................................... 23 Home Game Days – Administration Side.................................................................................................. 23-24 Home Game Days – Athletics Side ........................................................................................................... 24-25 Travel/Away Game Days .......................................................................................................................... 25-26 Masks ............................................................................................................................................................ 26 Back-Up Staffing Plan .................................................................................................................................... 26 Important Links .............................................................................................................................................. 23 Communications .......................................................................................................................................................... 23 Student Development................................................................................................................................................... 24 General expectations ..................................................................................................................................... 24 Arrival on Campus Quarantine protocol .................................................................................................................................. 26-28 Cleaning in Residence Halls .......................................................................................................................... 28 Visitors & off campus travel ........................................................................................................................... 28 Resident Directors ......................................................................................................................................... 29 Resident Assistants ....................................................................................................................................... 29 Events ............................................................................................................................................................ 30 Club/Organization Meetings........................................................................................................................... 30 Mitigation strategies in response to level of risk .................................................................................................... 31

Resources .............................................................................................................................................................. 32-33

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The health and safety of our students and employees is our top priority. As such, Bethany College established two coronavirus teams. One team of faculty members was created to focus on classroom expectations, accommodations, and safety within classroom spaces and the second team has planned for the implementation of safety precautions for all aspects of campus safety beyond the classroom.

This plan incorporates recommendations of both campus C Teams, and is specific to Bethany College’s physical location in Lindsborg, Kansas; student body size, class size, community and county population, health metrics, rate of COVID-19 spread, and absence of a mass transit system. Also incorporated are required health precautions set by external bodies who administer participation in collegiate competitions. Most of all, Bethany College has leaned on local health officials, guidelines and recommendations of Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), McPherson County Health Department (MCHD), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American College Health Association (ACHA), National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC).

In addition to safety for all, this COVID-19 plan was also developed in consideration of Bethany College core values: hospitality, community, integrity, servant leadership, excellence, and sustainability. Based on a commitment to these core values, all students and employees have been asked to acknowledge that they share in the responsibility to follow health precautions.

If you have general questions about required health precautions on campus, or this plan, please email: Amie Bauer, Vice President of Administration | General Counsel, baueral@bethanylb.edu Anna Waugh, Director of Residential Education and Services, waughaj@bethanylb.edu Josh Snider, Director of Campus Safety, sniderjd@bethanylb.edu Kolby Martin, Health Services, healthservices@bethanylb.edu Cabinet Members: Dr. Beth Mauch, Interim President, Dr. Adam Pryor, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs; Amie Bauer, Vice President for Administration/General Counsel Matt Pfannenstiel, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Krista Harris, Chief Financial Officer, Clair Oleen, Interim Vice President of Advancement, Laura Moreno, Dean of Athletics Communications can be directed to Brittany Torres, Communication Coordinator at torresb@bethanylb.edu Note: The college will not release private health information of specific students to the media.

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PREVENTION General Campus Health Precautions To protect the safety of students and employees while on campus the College will require that all students, employees and visitors: • • •

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Wear a mask, face covering or face shield that covers the nose and mouth in all common areas of campus. N95 medical and clinical masks are acceptable but not required.

Practice social distancing, and stay six feet apart from others.

Complete a daily health screenings, which requires taking a temperature, online for employees and visitors at www.bethanylb.edu/healthscreen or for students at www.bethanylb.edu/student-healthscreen No one should come to campus if they do not feel well, or exhibit any COVID-19 symptoms, or leave immediately if exhibiting such symptoms after arriving on campus.

Visitors may be asked to leave campus if they do not follow health precautions.

Practice good personal hygiene: o wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use sanitizer placed around campus. o avoid touching face, eyes or mouth o cover mouth for a cough or sneeze Be mindful to avoid contact with high touch surfaces and diligent in disinfecting personal devices.

Respect the comfort level and preferences of each other on campus regardless of personal beliefs.

Modified face coverings, or temporary removal of a mask may be permitted • • • • •

As determined by the Athletics Department As determined by Fine Arts when the activity requires the use of the mouth; for anything other than talking, such as playing an instrument, acting, or singing.

When the employee is alone in an enclosed individual office, or a student is in their personal residence hall room or apartment.

While eating, but socially distanced from others.

When a medical condition creating an exception to the mask requirements has been confirmed or an accommodation granted under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)

by Disability Services for students or HR for employees.

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It is the shared responsibility of all employees to inform visitors of the required health precautions and remind them to complete the required health screen BEFORE coming to campus.

It is the responsibility of supervisors to monitor and require compliance of this policy by employees.

It is the responsibility of faculty and instructors to monitor compliance in the classrooms.

Additional student precautions see Academics (pg 14) and Student Development (pg 24) Enhanced Sanitizing National Management (facilities) has increased sanitization across campus, consistent with CDC recommendations.

Additional disinfectant (CDC and EPA approved) has been provided as for voluntary use at alternative times such as: ● ● ●

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Campus building coordinators will facilitate a cleaning schedule for additional and sanitizing within each building.

Administrative departments have been provided aerosolized disinfectant to use as often as they choose for high touch areas/surfaces.

Employees have been provided disinfectant, in addition to the aerosolized disinfectant, and are encouraged to sanitize common and high touch areas as they choose, and personal items within their work space.

Faculty will disinfect each classroom space between each class with aerosolized disinfectant.

Use of wall mounted sanitizer stations, available in most buildings, is encouraged when proper hand washing is not possible.

Administrative departments have removed from public use, high touch items that can’t be adequately sanitized.

Computer labs and other shared equipment will be disinfected more often during times open to public use.

Students have been provided disinfectant for use in their private resident hall bathrooms and literature explaining proper use and a reminder to sanitize often.

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Modification to Shared Spaces ● ●

Group seating and shared study space areas have been modified, closed or restricted in capacity to adhere to social distancing protocols.

Capacity will be restricted in weight and conditioning rooms so contacts can be restricted and social distancing enforced. Equipment will be cleaned and disinfected between use.

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Food Services has implemented additional contact barriers, PPE and enhanced disinfecting protocol for food preparation and food service, pursuant to health standards.

Food Service employees, (Sodexo) are subject to daily health screens.

Until further notice, students and employees will be limited to carry out meals from the dining hall and dine in will be prohibited.

To adhere to all health precautions, Pihlblad Union shall be entered from the north and/or west doors only, and the dining hall from the north doors, for carry out meals. The southeast and southwest doors should be used to exit the dining hall and Pihlblad Union.

Masks are required to be worn by anyone in the dining hall at all times.

Because eating will not be permitted in the dining hall, no one will be allowed to enter without a mask.

Hours of breakfast, lunch and dinner will be extended to accommodate social distancing, and reduce numbers in the dining hall at one time for carry out. Dining hall hours remain subject to change as necessary to adhere to health guidelines.

The number of people in the dining hall to obtain a carry out meal will be monitored and limited so social distancing can be enforced.

No self-serve food or drink will be available in the dining hall except containers and equipment that operate touchless.

Outside groups and/or visitors are not permitted to use the dining hall for meals/meetings until further notice.

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Upon check-in for Fall 2020, new and returning students are provided one reusable cloth antimicrobial face mask and one reusable oral thermometer, informed on COVID-19 campus precautions, expectations, and hygiene during orientation.

All employees are offered one reusable antimicrobial face mask.

Plexi desk shields and face masks are available upon request of employees.

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Dutch doors have been installed in some areas of campus to reduce contact with high touch surfaces, better direct unexpected or unplanned public or visitor contact, and limit concerns.

Signage to prohibit, limit or allow contact based on individual comfort levels has been provided to employees to post as they choose on office doors. Regardless, anyone entering an office should knock and give an employee time to apply a face mask.

Buildings are asked to display physical guides to remind of required precautions especially masks and social distancing.

Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to use individual water bottles to minimize touching of fountains.

Also see Department Protocol (page 14) EDUCATION Prevention cannot occur without education on the facts of COVID-19.

Signage is posted in all parts of campus to educate, inform and remind of the importance to follow health precautions, follow proper hygiene and remain aware of symptoms.

Campus updates are provided to students, employees, through campus email and if necessary a Swede alert.

The community, and parents of students will be educated on modifications to health precautions and relevant information through news releases.

A COVID-19 page (link to page) was added to the college website in March and provides information specific to different cohorts, and also frequently asked questions.

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During new student orientation, the Bethany College Health Services will educate students on matters related to COVID-19 mitigation and precautions.

Upon move in, students will be provided a COVID-19 kit, which will include a reusable mask, and reusable oral thermometer.

Students will be asked to sign a written acknowledgement of their shared responsibility in following all health precautions.

Students will be informed that the student handbook requires adherence to health precautions and a failure to do so will result in a variety of consequences and/or disciplinary procedures.

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General and specific messaging and health reminders are posted around campus, and displayed on digital signs.

Students who live in a residence hall will view hygiene and other health precautions on ResLife student streaming services.

Emails will be sent to all Bethany College email account with updates and reminders of health precautions.

Social media posts will be used to remind students of health precautions.

Other Resident Assistants and Resident Directors RA’s and RD’s are often the first contact for students in regard to student housing and student health. As such, ●

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RA’s and RD’s receive specific education about COVID symptoms, hygiene and information to help identify and mitigate concerns from the campus nurse (Health Services) as part of training.

They will receive additional PPE as needed.

They will be encouraged to follow up and relay health concerns of students.

They will be required to clean high touch surfaces within resident halls every night to supplement National’s sanitization schedule.

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The campus nurse addressed employees at the campus wide meeting regarding masks, COVID-19 symptoms, and general hygiene and will continue to educate as needed.

Employee guidelines in regard to remote work and COVID-19 were sent to employees in March.

Phased return of employees to work on campus informed employees of required health precautions with each phase.

The College website COVID-19 page has information specific to employees.

Education About COVID-19 Understanding symptoms is key to prevention of spread.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) note that symptoms of COVID-19 can develop 2-14 days after exposure. Symptoms can vary, but may include:

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Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue

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Muscle or body aches Headache New loss of taste or smell Sore throat Congestion or runny nose Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea

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Trouble breathing Persistent pain or pressure in the chest New confusion Inability to wake or stay awake Bluish lips or face

Seek immediate emergency medical attention if exhibiting any of the emergency warning signs*

HOW TO RESPOND TO NON-EMERGENT COVID-19 SYMPTOMS Students: • Students should contact Health Services at 785-227-3380 ext. 8181, or email, healthservices@bethanylb.edu for questions or to set an appointment. Health Services located in Pihlblad Union, lower level, is open for appointments on Monday and Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm. Telehealth services (virtual) arranged through a link sent by the campus nurse to a smartphone, are available on Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday from 1-3 to pm.

• For medical assistance at any other time, students should call the Lindsborg Community Hospital at 785-227-3371 to speak with a nurse. Students should relay they have a COVID-19 concern AND that they are a Bethany College student and be will instructed by the nurse and/ or called back if necessary.

• Students should notify the RD on call of symptoms so an assessment can be made for timely mitigation strategies.

Employees: • Employees should notify a supervisor if they have COVID-19 related symptoms and refrain from coming to campus or leave immediately.

• Employees shall cooperate with the supervisor in answering questions about contacts on campus within the preceding 48 hours.

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A supervisor and/or coworker may assist in disinfecting a specific area as they wish but are not required to do so.

As appropriate for the most effective mitigation, the college will inform others employees that someone in their department or who works in a nearby physical location has symptoms so they can monitor their health but will not identify or share private information.

Some employees may inadvertently learn private details of another employee’s health related absence but should not intentionally share private information unless questioned by a health official or requested by administration for purposes of mitigation.

According to health department protocol, employees who have had contact with employee with potential COVID will most likely be notified of possible exposure by MCHD, or the appropriate county health department. Employees are expected to cooperate with contract tracing inquires from any health department.

If Bethany College COVID contacts or administrations is notified of a positive case, protocol to assist with contact tracing described herein, will be implemented.

If an employee knows they’ve had close contact with someone who is being tested, or who has tested positive, they must contact their supervisor immediately, even before you are identified as part of contact tracing.

Employees who test positive must demonstrate the ability to return to work with appropriate documentation, such as a negative test result, or doctor's note. Employees who do not get tested or who test negative but are still required to follow quarantine protocol pursuant to a county health department, must be symptom free without medication for the time period set forth the county health department before returning to work on campus.

If someone in an employee’s household tests positive for COVID-19, and an employee can’t isolate from that family member, an employee shall notify their supervisor and follow recommendations of Bethany College Health Services, HR and/or the county health guidelines, as to appropriate protocol.

If you are a visitor: • Visitors should leave campus immediately upon the onset of symptoms and email healthservices@bethanylb.edu to advise Health Services about your concerning symptoms and identify all contacts and areas of contact on campus.

• Visitors who were on campus within 48 hours prior to before symptom onset, or who find out they had been exposed prior to being on campus shall also email Bethany College Health Services.

Community & Hospitality: Consistent with our core values, Employees and students, are encouraged to voluntarily report symptoms, or contact with a known positive for timely mitigation. Upon a voluntarily report of symptoms, or known exposure, the College, mindful of privacy, may share limited information as

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needed for mitigation, to request guidance from local health officials and/or implement contact tracing. With everyone’s cooperation, Bethany College can decrease the chance of spread and reduce the likelihood of quarantine and/or isolation!

TESTING COVID-19 testing differs by location. The time to obtain test results depends on the test used.

COVID-19 testing protocol varies by location. Campus wide testing is currently not recommended by local health officials. Students with symptoms of COVID-19, should call Health Services (link to Health Services full contact information). Employee should contact thier healthcare provider. Visit the McPherson County Department of Health or KDHE, for the latest information on testing for our region.

Note: The College has no control over charges for administering a test, laboratory services or whether or not insurance covers such expenses and will not pay for tests of its students or employees.

Notification of Test Results According to health officials, general communication of a COVID-19 test result is initiated by the health department in the county of the residence reported by the person who is tested. Positive test results are first communicated to the patient and information is gathered to start contact tracing. In some cases, the patient requests to notify contacts on their own. In situations that a McPherson County (or Bethany College) address is not used the College may or may NOT know about the result of a COVID-19 test. Because time is of the essence for mitigation, students, and employees should contact Bethany College Health Services, (link to contact) a supervisor or RD on call (# not released to public) if COVID-19 concerns arise.

The College has provided MCHD direct contact numbers for the “College COVID Contacts” ● ● ●

Amie Bauer, Vice President of Administration and General Counsel Anna Waugh, Director of Residential Education and Services Joshua Snider, Director of Campus Safety

College Protocol for Positive COVID-19 • The College will NOT be the first to announce case confirmations. This is up to the Health Department.

• If an employee or student tests positive for COVID-19, the College COVID Contacts will initiate specific campus protocol set forth in a separate internal document, in consultation as necessary with the health department, local health officials and/or Bethany College Health Services depending on the case but may include the following departments. o College Health Services

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Student Development Registrar's office Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dean of Athletics* If the student is an athlete.

▪ Dean of Athletics has additional protocol required by the NAIA/KCAC (link to section of plan) noted herein.

Human Resources Communications Coordinator

CONTACT TRACING The College administration believes that contact tracing is a vital part of the elimination of infectious disease like COVID-19. All Bethany College employees and students shall cooperate with contact tracing, initiated by a county health department, other health official, or Bethany College Health Services.

Close Contacts: Bethany College defines employees and students as a close contact if any ONE of the following are true:

● Being within six feet of someone who has COVID-19 for at least 15 minutes. Note, if within six feet of someone who tested positive several times a day and all of the contacts combined amount to 15 minutes although not one individual contact reached 15 minutes, your likely a close contact. OR ● Direct physical contact with someone who has COVID-19 (touched, hugged, or kissed them). OR ● Sharing eating or drinking utensils with someone who has COVID-19. ● Being exposed to respiratory droplets by someone with COVID-19 through a sneezed cough, etc.

Bethany College recommends that in preparation for meaningful participation in contact tracing, employees and students document or note their closest contacts as defined by the CDC, and journal their daily routine, or contacts across campus. Wearing a mask eliminates being treated as a contact by some health departments, which is why they are required on Bethany College campus!

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DEPARTMENT PROTOCOL IN ADDITION TO GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ACADEMICS Classrooms Spaces will be modified and/or moved to larger rooms so students can sit at least six feet apart.

Classroom learning will be modified to include a hybrid approach and/or other accommodations are made to provide for those students who are quarantined or isolated.

Faculty will use provided EPA & CDC approved disinfectant to sanitize high touch surfaces in classroom spaces after every use. This will be in addition to cleaning provided by National Management housekeeping services.

Faculty Office Hours Faculty will determine the format of office hours within the context of Bethany College required health precautions. Such modifications will be included in the class syllabus.

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Set up visit – As of 7/13/20 only one visitor will be scheduled in each time slot to reduce contacts by overlapping, and allow time to sanitize between visitors.

Communicate the visit with the student. Students will fill out the form, or set up with an admissions rep. Coaches will be asked to work with reps to set up visits.

Before the visitor arrives, Bethany College Admissions will need to verify if they have filled out the health screening form and if not remind them to do so before entering the Welcome Center.

Once we learn the visitor is on campus Admissions will act quickly to meet the visitor at the door.

All campus visitors will meet in the Welcome Center living room area for greetings; admissions/financial discussions and faculty will come to the Welcome Center.

If visiting with a coach; coaches will come to Welcome Center to pick up the visitor and leave the Welcome Center.

After each visit, Admissions staff will sanitize spaces before the next family arrives.

Admissions staff will wear masks with visitors and maintain social distance.

Bethany College Admissions will still provide great hospitality with the offer of water, coffee, and cookies, presented on a tray for a touchless exchange.

ATHLETICS All student-athletes, and coaches both in and off season, will be subject to protocol specific to athletes herein. In addition to Bethany College health precautions, Bethany College coaches, athletic staff and student-athletes are subject to guidelines written and distributed by the

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National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)(live link to : https://www.naia.org/covid19/files/Fall_2020_Guidelines_7.10.20_v2.pdf.) and the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) https://www.kcacsports.com/d/202021/KCAC_2020_COVID_Return_to_Competition_Guidelines.pdf Additional measures specific to Bethany College Athletics and consistent with the NAIA and KCAC include: ●

Education ○ Athletics Staff and student-athletes will be educated on COVID-19 policies/procedures as stated herein.

■ Educational pamphlets will be provided for all coaches and studentathletes at physicals. ● Student-athletes will sign to acknowledge have received the educational pamphlet. ○ Athletics Staff and student-athletes will be educated on COVID-19 basic infection prevention and control measures such as symptoms, hand washing, respiratory etiquette, physical distancing, disinfecting, testing, etc.

■ There will be an educational seminar with each coaching staff and team with one Athletic Trainer to provide such education. ● The seminar will cover drug testing policy and procedure, as well as COVID-19 facts, basic infection prevention, control measures, etc. ○ Student-athletes will sign to acknowledge that they attended the seminar. ○ Signage is posted around all Athletics facilities regarding COVID-19 symptoms, social distancing, masks, etc.

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Equipment & Facility Sanitization ○ The following requirements are in addition to National Management required cleaning per CDC guidelines for cleaning high touch surfaces. ○ Equipment guidelines ■ Student-athletes are be responsible for cleaning/disinfecting their own personal sport equipment (braces, shin guards, helmets, etc.) on a daily basis ■ Coaches are responsible for cleaning/disinfecting all shared sport equipment (such as balls, bats, etc.) on a daily basis.

■ Each program, coaching staff and student-athletes, will disinfect the weight room equipment using EPA approved disinfectant after each usage, prior to the start of the next group.

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Any program-issued practice apparel will be laundered following each practice, as per manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning. ● Coaching staff will be responsible for disinfecting laundry hampers using EPA approved disinfectants after each use.

Locker rooms ■ Student-athletes will not share lockers. ● If there are no lockers available, storage totes, additional storage space, or other alternative options will be utilized.

■ Locker room usage will be limited to a maximum of 15 people at one time.

■ Locker rooms will be cleaned on a daily basis, in the early morning. ● If a locker room is being used for a visiting team, it will not be used between cleaning and the visiting team’s arrival.

Athletic Training Room ■ The Athletic Training Room (ATR) has been rearranged to accommodate social distancing, and will limit the amount of people in the room at one time. The ATR will adjust its operations in order to meet state and local county health recommendations.

■ The AT staff will disinfect therapy and taping areas between each use with EPA approved disinfectant.

■ There will be no communal ice machine available.

■ Some modality treatments will be unavailable, due to being unable to sanitize properly.

■ Cups will be used for water instead of water bottles, and should be discarded after each use.

■ There is a limited supply of ankle braces available to help ease the traffic of taping.

■ Athletic training personnel will wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as masks and/or face shields, at all times when treating student-athletes.

Pre-Screening of Student-Athletes Prior to Arrival ○ The pre-participation paperwork required by student-athletes includes a COVID19 screening that must be completed prior to arrival on campus. ○ Student-athletes who are ill or symptomatic must contact their coach via phone or email. The coach will contact an Athletic Trainer who will contact the Dean of Athletics, Student Health Services, Student Development, and Team Physician. ○ Team Physician will instruct the student how to proceed, which may include but is not limited to: ■ Reporting to Bethany College Health Services on campus, (see pg 10)

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Reporting to the Lindsborg Community Hospital: Emergency Department or Urgent Care Clinic (located at 605 W. Lincoln St. Lindsborg, KS 67456) (see pg 11 ) Meet with medical personnel (Bethany College Athletic Trainers, Team Physician, and/or Bethany College Health Services Kolby Martin) to determine if further examination with a health care provider is warranted. ● Asymptomatic and positive test: ○ Must isolate for 14 days from the date of the positive test before reporting to campus, or if symptoms do develop, 14 days from the onset of symptoms and 72 hours symptom free. ○ Must provide written documentation from a medical doctor that states the student is cleared to return to their respective sport/activity.

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Pre-Participation Physical Examination and Medical History Screening ○ Student-athletes have a mandatory on-campus physical with the Team Physician, on August 5, August 8 or August 15. ○ The Bethany College COVID-19 screening will be part of its medical history questionnaire during physical exams for student-athletes. ○ During the physical exam, Team Physician will conduct lung and heart assessments on each student-athlete. ○ A COVID-19 educational pamphlet will be distributed and student-athletes will be expected to acknowledge receipt through their signature.

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Daily Screenings: NO SCREENING = NO PARTICIPATION ○ Student-athletes will complete a daily online health screen at www.bethanylb.edu/student-healthscreen. (link) The questionnaire must be completed prior to the student-athlete leaving their room for first time each day.

■ Coaches will assist in monitoring that their student-athletes are completing the daily screening questionnaire. ○ All coaches and student-athletes will undergo mandatory screenings and daily temperature checks in a temperature-controlled environment with the Athletic Training Staff, or designated member of the coaching staff, prior to all practices/conditioning/lifting, and all away and home contests.

■ Temperature checks and health assessments will be done in the Athletic Training Room from 9am - 12pm, and 1-2 pm. Temperatures and answers to the screening questions will be recorded by the Athletic Trainer into ATS (software), which is HIPPA and FERPA compliant.

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If a student-athlete cannot attend the temperature checks/screening during the above allotted hours, they must notify their coach ahead of time to make other arrangements.

■ For early morning/late night practices prior to or after ATR hours, an Athletic Trainer will cover the practice and do temperature checks/screenings with all present student-athletes.

■ For early morning/late night lifting/conditioning prior to or after ATR hours, a designated member of the coaching staff will take and record temperatures/screenings into a Google Sheet. The AT Staff will then record temperatures from the Google Sheet into ATS. ■ For both home and away contests, all coaches and student-athletes will undergo mandatory daily screenings and temperature checks in a temperature-controlled environment with the Athletic Training Staff or designated medical professional within six hours of the beginning of the contest.

Two Athletic Trainers will review the screening data on the app dashboard throughout each day.

■ When a symptom or a temperature above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit is reported on the daily screening questionnaire or during in-person temperature checks/screenings, the designated Athletic Trainer will notify the student-athlete, head coach, Dean of Athletics (Laura Moreno), Student Development (Anna Waugh), Bethany College Health Services (Kolby Martin), and Team Physician who will then coordinate care and plan of action. ● The symptomatic person will quarantine for at least 14 days, or until further direction is given.

Return to Fall Sports: Training Safety Following Periods of Inactivity ○ Fall sports calendars have been adjusted by the NAIA, and athletic practices will not begin until August 15. Fall sports will condition prior to August 15, only after student-athletes have completed physical examinations, screenings, and have been cleared to participate. ○ Fall contests for all sports except football are eligible to begin September 5.

Football contests are eligible to begin September 12. ○ Athletic Trainers will communicate with the appropriate coaching staff(s) regarding at-risk student-athletes who re-enter in physical activity. ○ Athletic Trainers will communicate with coaching staff(s) on potential conditioning/lifting/practice alterations due to environmental factors, which include but are not limited to, outside temperature and heat index.

■ Bethany College will follow the KCAC Heat and Cold Weather Policy, which can be found here:

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file:///G:/My%20Drive/AD/KCAC%20Heat%20&%20Cold%20Weather%2 0Policy.pdf Conditioning/Lifting/Practice Group Size ■ Bethany College Athletics staff are committed to helping reduce potential exposure by separating into groups within practice/workouts, utilizing masks when possible at practices/workouts, practicing social distancing when possible, and requiring proper hand washing and hygiene. Bethany College Athletics Staff will continue to evaluate practice/workout protocols utilizing health guidelines and guidance from medical personnel.

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Presumed Positive Case/Confirmed Case ○ The Department of Athletics will follow general protocol for a confirmed case (see page 13) in addition to KCAC guidelines for communicating positive cases ■ In addition to notifications within general protocol an Athletics staff member will also contact: ● The head coach of the sport. ● Bethany College Athletic Training Staff ● Bethany College Team Physician ● Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Commissioner ● The Athletic Director of the opposing institutions of the positive cases’ sport that Bethany competed against.

■ The Bethany College Athletic Training Staff will maintain records of positive cases within both the Bethany College and the KCAC, as well as any other opposing institutions. ○ Contact Tracing (link to page 13)

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PURSUANT TO NAIA: (subject to change) ■ Return to Activity After a Positive COVID-19 Test ■ Symptomatic and tests positive: ○ Must complete a quarantine of 14 days from the onset of symptoms, and be symptom free for a minimum of 72 hours. ○ Must obtain written documentation from a medical doctor, preferably Team Physician, that states the student athlete is cleared to return to their respective sport/activity.

■ Asymptomatic and tests positive: ● Must complete a quarantine 14 days from the date of the positive test. If the student-athlete becomes symptomatic during that 14 days, they must quarantine for a minimum of 14 days from the onset of symptoms, and be symptom free for a minimum of 72 hours.

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Temperature Checks/Screenings for Game Day Personnel ○ All Bethany College Department of Athletics game day staff and game officials will have a temperature check in a controlled environment and verbal screening prior to the event. Results will be documented. ○ All Bethany College faculty and staff complete an online daily screening questionnaire and at-home temperature check prior to coming to campus.

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Administration of Bethany College Facilities for Home Game Days ○ Spectator limitations ■ Bethany College may choose to limit spectators beyond what the current state and local health guidelines suggest, in order to limit exposure and create the safest environment possible.

■ Spectator limitations will be reviewed on a weekly basis. ● If spectators are allowed, masks must be worn at all times and adhere to social distancing guidelines. ○ Masks are required at all facilities, at all times. ○ Designated Self Isolation Area ■ There will be a temperature controlled self-isolation area should a member of the visiting team or staff exhibits COVID-19 symptoms. ○ Ticket operations ■ Bethany College will limit in-person ticket sales and will operate touchless as much as possible. ○ Signage is posted around all indoor and outdoor facilities referencing handwashing, distancing, masks. ○ Signage is posted around Anderson Stadium and Hahn Gym to denote seating for the student section, home fan section, and visitor fan section. ○ Concessions ■ Availability and variety will be evaluated weekly.

■ Lines will require social distancing and be restricted for separate areas.

Home Game Days - Athletics Staff ○ All coaches and student-athletes will undergo mandatory daily temperature checks in a temperature-controlled environment and screenings with the Athletic Training Staff or designated medical professional within six hours of the beginning of the contest. ○ No handshaking prior, during, or after the competition.

■ No pre-game or post-game inter-team gatherings will be permitted and opposing teams must stay separated.

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No shared water coolers.

■ Only cups will be used; no water bottles or water boys.

If all but one of the coaches for a Bethany College team fail to pass a daily screening, an out of season coach will cover If all coaches for a specific team fail to pass the daily screening: ■ Bethany College Athletics will attempt to reschedule the contest if possible.

■ If Bethany College are not cleared to play, we will follow the KCACrequired NAIA forfeit guidelines.

If one or multiple student-athletes do not pass the daily screening: ■ The symptomatic student-athlete(s) will follow quarantine protocol. Team Physician will determine if a test is warranted. ● If the student-athlete has a negative test, they can return once they have been symptom free for a minimum of 72 hours. ● If the test is positive, the student-athlete will quarantine for a minimum of 14 days from the onset of symptoms, and must be symptom free for a minimum of 72 hours before returning. The student-athlete must have a negative PCR test result (according to NAIA regulations) and written documentation of medical clearance from a medical professional, preferably Team Physician, prior to returning to activity.

Travel/Away Game Days ○ Bethany College and the Department of Athletics will evaluate the permitted number of travel roster each week. ○ All coaches and student-athletes traveling must complete temperature checks and screening with an Athletic Trainer prior to departure.

■ If departure time is outside of ATR hours and no AT is available, a designated coach will complete temperature checks and screening. ○ All coaches and student-athletes will undergo mandatory daily temperature checks in a temperature-controlled environment and screenings with the Athletic Training Staff or designated medical professional within six hours of the beginning of the contest.

■ If a team is traveling without an Athletic Trainer and must depart more than six hours prior to the start of the competition, the coaching staff and student-athletes will undergo temperature checks and screening with the opposing team’s Athletic Training Staff or designated medical professional. ○ If a coach and/or student-athlete become symptomatic while traveling or competing off campus: ■ Immediately isolate the symptomatic individual.

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The symptomatic individual must wear a mask at all times.

Distance the symptomatic individual from all other people as much as possible.

Notify the opposing team’s Athletic Training Staff/Medical Personnel and game day administration.

Create as much distance within the travel vehicle as possible (i.e. have the symptomatic person sit in their own row). ● If on an overnight trip, contact Dean of Athletics Laura Moreno to attempt to arrange early transportation home. ● If not on an overnight trip and transportation allows, transport the symptomatic individual back to campus as soon as possible.

Contact Dean of Athletics Laura Moreno, who will contact a designated Athletic Training Staff Member and Team Physician. ● AT Staff and Team Physician will follow up with the individual upon arrival back on campus, likely the following business day. ● If symptoms worsen after hours while on campus, contact the Lindsborg Community Hospital: Emergency Department or Urgent Care Clinic prior to student arrival by calling (785) 227-3371, and inform the person on the line that there is a Bethany College Student with a COVID-19 concern. The nurse will direct you how to proceed.

If traveling after hours and symptoms worsen, contact the local hospital emergency room at your travel location.

Masks for Student-Athletes, Coaches & Athletic Facilities ○ Masks are required at all facilities, at all times, except for during actual practices/workouts/competitions.

■ Masks need to be worn by all student-athletes, coaches, and staff before and after conditioning/lifting/practices.

■ Masks need to be worn on the sidelines of practices and games by all coaches and student-athletes, during any time in which a student-athlete is not actively participating.

Back-Up Staffing Plan o Alternates have been identified if primary Athletic Training Staff is unable. o Coaches- Dean Moreno and Assistant ADs will evaluate weekly the health of the staff, availability, and other pertinent circumstances to determine back up staff. o Administration-Internal protocol has to been implemented to designate back up coaches to cover daily administrative duties for a coach who is unable. o Sports Information ▪ Staff have been identified for support if the SID is unavailable.

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Important Links for Athletics ○ NAIA COVID ■ https://www.naia.org/athletic-trainers/2019-20/files/COVID19_NAIA_Guidelines-5.20.2020.pdf ■ https://www.naia.org/covid19/index ○ NATA ICSM Pre-Return and Return-to-Campus Preparation & Communication Plan ■ https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/icsm_return_to_campus_packet_c ovid19.pdf

COMMUNICATIONS Correct Terminology Coronavirus vs. COVID-19 - in all communications, Bethany College will use “COVID-19” as opposed to coronavirus.

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Know your audience Send up-to-date transparent communications to the following groups: ○ Current students/ Employees/ Alumni/Parents/Community ○ While communications will be tailored for each group it is important to keep all members of the Bethany Community informed.

Update web page immediately Communicate across a variety of platforms Define the main message, and limit to, at most, four messages per communication Provide contact information within communications for people who may have follow up questions.

Don’t send important messages at night, or on Friday afternoon Update FAQ’s regularly Provide frequent updates to campus All COVID-19 communications are reviewed by Brittany Torres and Amie Bauer.

NEVER share identifiable information

Pre-Drafted Communications ● Potential positive case ● Confirmed positive case ● Message addressing misinformation ● Person under investigation ● Potential death of student, or employee as a result of COVID-19

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Spokespersons Direct inquires to Brittany Torres, torresb@bethanylb.edu Communications Coordinator, who will coordinate with college administration responsible for providing questions, answering media, etc. ● ● ●

Amie Bauer, Vice President of Administration | General Counsel, baueral@bethanylb.edu Adam Pryor, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, pryoraw@bethanylb.edu Laura Moreno, Dean of Athletics, morenolc@bethanylb.edu

Misinformation It is very likely that rumors and misinformation will be circulated. If the misinformation is creating a panic among students and employees, it is imperative that appropriate communication is sent out addressing potential rumors. If it is necessary to dispel rumors, Bethany College will send appropriate communications via email, or Swede alert.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT General Expectations Students are expected to follow all health precautions included in this plan. Students should pay attention to signage around campus, campus email communications, and review the student handbook and conduct code.

Reckless behavior both on or off campus that shows a disregard for the health precautions are a violation of the student conduct code.

Because the health and safety of the campus community is a shared responsibility, students shall inform the RD on call immediately if they have any COVID-19 related concerns. If a student is contacted by the MCHD and been requested to quarantine or isolate, MCHD will notify the college. If you are contacted by an organization other than MCHD to quarantine/isolate, please notify the RD on call immediately. The RD will contact an appropriate college official to appropriately mitigate, or respond pursuant to this plan.

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New & Returning Student Arrival On Campus ○ Students are allowed a maximum of two family members upon arrival on campus for their assigned check in date.

■ Students and family members will have a temperature check and verbal screening upon arrival.

■ Masks must be worn at all times. ○ All international students, and students coming from a state that is a hotspot per KDHE guidelines, must quarantine for 14 days in the designated quarantine location upon arrival. KDHE travel guidelines: https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/175/Travel-Exposure-Related-IsolationQuaran ○ Positive COVID-19 tests prior to arrival on the Bethany College campus: ■ Symptomatic and positive test: ● Must isolate for a minimum of 14 days from the onset of symptoms, and must be symptom free for a minimum of 72 hours before reporting to campus. ● Must provide written documentation from a medical doctor that states the student is cleared to return to their respective sport/activity.

Move-in/Return to Campus from location requiring quarantine : ● Bethany College Housing will abide by the KDHE travel list to decide which students will need to quarantine/isolate before joining campus life. ● All students coming from a location identified in the KDHE quarantine travel list as of July 1, 2020 must spend 14 days in a college designated quarantine/isolation location on immediately upon arrival. ● Students subject to quarantine/isolate upon arrival to campus for the 2020-2021 year, will go through the standard check-in process after they’ve completed 14 day quarantine/isolation period AND aren't showing COVID-19 symptoms. Students will be given a limited amount of time, consistent with health precautions, to move to their residence hall.

Parent Assist with Move-In Quarantine: ● In addition to the above, the college requests family members (no more than 2) refrain from entering any other buildings on campus including the athletic facilities, dining center, office spaces, and other residence halls. ● Once you have moved your student’s belongings into the quarantine hall, please leave campus. Bethany College does not permit anyone to spend the night with a student in the quarantine hall. ● Even off campus, the College respectfully requests you follow all local health guidelines in the community and area. You should limit contact with others, wear a mask at all times and leave the area as soon as possible. ● See an up-to-date list of quarantine areas (link Resources)(pg 32 )

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Move-in Requirements ● Parents, or family members should NOT come to campus if experiencing these symptoms: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea. ● Parents or family members who arrive on campus to assist their student must wear a mask on campus and in the community at all times. ● Parents or family members assisting their student with move-in must check immediately at the designated location upon arrival for a body temperature. If a temperature above 100.4 is exhibited, this person will not be permitted to remain on campus. ● Students arriving on campus for move-in/check-in will be required to submit to a health screen including a body temperature. Those exhibiting a temperature will be taken immediately to their room and symptoms monitored.

Campus Quarantine/Isolation Protocol Quarantine: ● Any student who has been in close contact with a person identified as a labconfirmed or clinically-diagnosed COVID-19 case will be required to quarantine/isolate from others as directed by Bethany College officials, Health Services, or local and state health officials. ● The college has designated quarantine/isolation locations for students who have been directed to quarantine/isolate. In some situations, students may remain in place with specific instructions coordinated with health officials about how to properly quarantine or isolate. ● If a student is showing symptoms of COVID-19, they may be asked to move to a designated quarantine or isolate in place at any time. ● If KDHE, MCHD, or Bethany College recommends a large number of students who are currently living in residence halls should enter quarantine/isolation, those areas may be designated as a quarantine/isolation space. ● While in quarantine/isolation, students will be expected to remain in their room the majority of their time. ● If students are outside of the room for any reason, they are required to wear a mask. ● Students who are quarantined/isolated in a designated quarantine or isolation location, may spend time in the lobby of the designated location if practicing social distancing from other students, and cleaning their areas with provided supplies. ● There will also be a designated outdoor space for students in quarantine/isolation may use, while wearing masks. This space will be identified for students upon quarantine/isolation orders.

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Students will be asked to complete a daily quarantine/isolation symptom assessment at bethanylb.edu/student-health screen. These screenings will be monitored and follow up with the student will occur in consultation of guidelines and with the Health Services department as necessary.

All students who are quarantining/isolating will have food delivered by Bethany College Housing staff. Food will be prepared by Sodexo Food Service. https://www.bethanylb.edu/dining#DINING The Director of Residential Education and Services (DRES) will transport food from the dining center to the quarantined/isolated student(s). If the DRES is unavailable, an RD (Resident Director) will deliver food. The DRES will bring meals to the designated quarantine/isolation location and place them on the table by the front door at scheduled times each day. Students will be provided daily food options based on the meals offered by Sodexo that day (weekends are typically brunch and dinner). Information about food services can be found at link to food services.

Students should fill out a Google form daily to submit their meal requests by 9 am for breakfast, 11 am for lunch and 4 pm for supper. Lunch will be delivered at noon and supper will be delivered around 5 pm.

The DRES will also assist with connecting a student to requested services such as Counseling Services and Campus Pastoral support, although services may be modified.

There will be a desktop computer available in the designated quarantine/isolation location for students to use if they don’t otherwise have computer access. Students are expected to use provided disinfectant before and after every use.

Students may leave the quarantine/isolation location to take their trash to the dumpster closest to their location. Students should wear a mask and avoid others.

EPA, CDC approved disinfectant will be provided in the designated quarantine/isolation locations for students to disinfect all areas of contact, at least twice a day, while in quarantine.

If a quarantine or isolation period is required as a result of close contact with a confirmed positive, the timeline shall start the first day after the last close contact with that confirmed positive.

MCHD requires a 14-day quarantine even if a close contact tests negative.

If during a 14-day quarantine because of being identified as a close contact of a confirmed positive you have close contact with another confirmed positive, your 14day period will restart from the last day of close contact.

Students shall contact their individual professors to inform them of their absence to ensure their academic success.

To remain in college housing, students in quarantine or isolations must follow all health directives.

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Off-Campus Student Expectations: ● Those students who live off campus and have been required to quarantine/isolate, or those students who choose to move off campus for the duration of their quarantine/isolation will be asked to meet certain health requirements before returning to campus. ● Meals will not be delivered to students who quarantine or isolate off campus. ● Students living off campus remain subject to the code of student conduct and shall not engage in intentional or reckless behaviors that increase the risk of COVID-19.

Visitors & Off Campus Travel ● Students are strongly encouraged to limit travel during the fall semester and limit the number of visitors you invite to campus. ● Any student intending to leave Kansas before the end of the semester for any nonschool related reason must notify Student Development in order to make a quarantine/isolation plan if they return to campus.

Cleaning in Residence Halls ● Students shall use disinfectant spray and paper towels in the residence hall laundry rooms to clean washers and dryers before and after use. ● Common spaces within residence halls will be cleaned at least twice daily. Once by National Management housekeeping staff in the morning and again by RAs each night starting at 8pm. ● Furniture in residence hall community spaces will be modified to promote social distancing. ● Students shall use disinfectant provided in individual bathrooms according to the instructions. Students should contact an RA for refills.

Resident Directors (RD) ● Resident directors will monitor the cleaning supplies in their buildings. When the supplies are low, they will contact the Director of Residential Education and Services (DRES) to ensure more cleaning supplies are ordered. ● RDs will continue to educate their RAs about federal, state, and Bethany College COVID-19 related policies, procedures, and best practices. ● RDs will alert the DRES if they suspect a Bethany College student may be showing symptoms of COVID-19. ● RDs will work with RAs and maintenance to ensure that the public spaces in their halls are cleaned multiple times a day.

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If two symptoms point to the possibility of COVID-19, the RA will alert an RD immediately. The RD will give the student contact information for campus health services and local healthcare providers.

The RD will email health services to report the student.

RAs will model safe, community centered behavior by wearing a mask while in public and each evening while on duty and performing rounds.

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RAs will be provided with at least one mask by Housing.

RAs will be provided CDC and EPA approved disinfectant and expected to use their nightly rounds to clean major surfaces/high touch areas in their buildings. These surfaces include main entry door handles, water fountains, RA desk, elevator buttons, stair railings, etc.

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RAs will clean keys after every checkout.

RAs will alert their RD to any situation they believe may be unsafe, or puts students at an elevated risk of contracting COVID-19.

RAs will encourage all students to complete the daily health screen.

RAs will be able to provide students with contact information for local health care providers if it should be requested.

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Anyone in attendance will be required to wear masks (besides when eating) Students running the events will wear masks at all times.

If food is not prepackaged, it will be served by students wearing gloves and masks.

Student servers will be required to wash hands frequently and we will use appropriate food covers.

Any giveaway or free items handed out at events will be done by students wearing gloves.

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During the check in process, the floor will be marked appropriately indicating safe social distancing. If there is a large event with a potential for long wait lines, a waitlist will be created. Students will put their number down and receive a text message when they can come back to the event.

Larger events will be held over multiple days, or Bethany College will increase the number of hours the event will be held.

Seating for events will be spaced six feet apart.

All events will have doors designated for entry or exit to help with traffic flow (where possible).

Any high touch items like sport equipment, art supplies, technology, etc. will be sanitized frequently.

After the event, students will sanitize all table, chairs, tech, serving utensils, and any other high touch items used for the event before putting them away.

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Students will practice a safe six feet social distance.

Students are required to wear masks.

Students will bring their own supplies (pens, pencils, etc.) to limit the sharing of materials.

Students will sanitize tables, chairs, door handles, and any technology after use.

MITIGATION RESPONSE BASED ON LEVEL OF RISK All required health precautions in this plan will remain in place, and additional actions will be taken depending on level of risk requires. Factors to assess risk include local metrics, healthcare availability, daily rate of new cases in the county, daily rate of new cases in the community, and/or campus, resources and other considerations as the College deems appropriate. The college may add protocol not listed as appropriate for the health and safety of all.

Change in precautions that affect visitors or local community members or other visitors will be announced by news release, the college website or social media.

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Classes will be formatted as appropriate for size and restrictions; some classes may be hybrid.

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Dining Hall will be open with restrictions, such as carry out only.

Residence halls will be open with additional cleaning procedures and cleaning supplies available for students.

Buildings will be open with modifications to adhere to social distancing protocols.

Employees will be expected to follow general precautions and individual concerns or situations will be addressed by supervisors and HR.

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More classes may be hybrid, or virtual.

Holding group events in consideration of health guidelines, including capacity limits, social distancing, and masks.

Cafeteria seating area closed, carry out meals only.

Residence halls will be open with additional cleaning procedures and cleaning supplies available for students.

Buildings will be open with modifications to adhere to social distancing protocols.

Prospective students will visit in a limited capacity after completing a health screening including a body temperature.

Employees may be requested to increase use of PPE and modifications based on nature of work, or concerns of employee may be implemented.

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Most classes will move to an online platform.

Holding group events in consideration of health guidelines, including capacity limits, social distancing, and masks.

Carry out meals will continue.

Residence halls will be open with additional cleaning procedures and cleaning supplies available for students.

Buildings will be closed to the public or access will be restricted. Employees may be encouraged to work from home for part of or the entire work week if possible.

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All students will quarantine in place in residence halls.

Meals will be coordinated with additional precaution to ensure minimal mitigation.

All group events/activities will be cancelled.

Buildings will be locked although business operations will continue in a limited capacity.

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Administrative departments will determine who shall work from home and who will come in. Some departments may need to rotate on campus employee work hours to limit number of people in the office, or make other arrangements depending on risks, business continuity and needs of the department.

No visitors will be permitted on campus.

Prospective students will visit campus virtually.

Employees will work remote except those who are essential and/or must serve needs of students as determined by the College. Employees will be consulted as these decisions are made to address individual risk.

RESOURCES American College Health Association https://www.acha.org/ACHA/Resources/Topics/2019_Novel_Coronavirus_2019-nCoV.aspx Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019nCoV/index.html CDC Symptoms https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html Kansas Department of Health and Environment https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/ KDHE Quarantine requirements https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/175/Travel-Exposure-Related-Isolation-Quaran McPherson County Health Department https://mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19Resources National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics https://www.naia.org/covid19/index Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference https://www.kcacsports.com/# COVID EDUCATION: Help protect yourself https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html Hand washing https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/show-me-the-science.html https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/fact-sheets.html Face coverings https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover.html

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https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-to-wash-cloth-facecoverings.html Distancing https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/social-distancing.html Disinfection https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cleaning-disinfection.html Off Campus Health Facilities: Lindsborg Community Hospital: Lindsborg Community Hospital, Additional medical facilities, 17 miles north of Bethany College: Salina Regional Health Care and 14 miles south of Bethany College, McPherson Hospital.

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