Saint Francis University COVID-19 Prevention and Response

COVID-19 PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PLAN

www.francis.edu/coronavirus

covid19@francis.edu

Issued 7.20.2020

FALL 2020 RETURN TO IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION "Our responsibility to deliver a faith-filled vision and the fortitude of the dedicated Saint Francis University community members will allow us to prevail in this complex environment as it has done for over 170 years."

Fr. Malachi VanTasell, T.O.R.

COVID-19 PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PLAN

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

DOING OUR PART

WE ALL PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE

Saint Francis University is determined to mitigate the spread of Covid-19.

We will embed strategies designed to minimize

risk, provide quality education, offer a safe and intentionally designed comprehensive experience to our students.

Our plan remains flexible to accommodate the needs as the virus evolves.

Together, we will safeguard lives and continue to deliver what we do best - a faith-filled transformative education.

APPLYING COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION SFU PANDEMIC RESPONSE TEAM

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH MEDICAL CENTER PA PRELIMINARY GUIDANCE FOR PHASED REOPENING OF SCHOOLS

COVID-19 PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PLAN

THE INSTITUTION AT WORK

A PHASED RETURN SUPPORTING A HEALTHY AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT

April 13

May 20

June 1

Essential Employees

Phased Return

Return of Phased-In

Returned

of All Employees

Health Science Summer Classes

Return to Campus Committee Formed

Summer Session II

A PHASED RETURN SUPPORTING A HEALTHY AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT

July 19

August 1

August 1-16

Return of Select

Fall Pre-Season Athletic

Resident Drop Off Begins

Fall Athletes

Camps Phased-In

(staggered until August 16)

New Students Arrive (Aug 13)

Commuter and Remaining Resident Upperclassmen Arrive (Aug 16)

COVID-19 PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PLAN

PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL

PACK THE ESSENTIALS BE PREPARED.

BE HEALTHY.

face coverings personal thermometer hand sanitizer preferred sanitizing products sick kit (medicine, fluids, etc)

Review the Latest Updates www.francis.edu/coronavirus Student Gmail Guidance Issued by Pennsylvania (pa.gov)

Personal Responsibility Self-quarantine 14 days prior to arrival Monitor your health Practice good hygiene

Mask Up All university community members are expected to wear a face covering according to the Face Covering Policy

RAVE ALERT SYSTEM

Download the App and expect to participate each day. https://www.getrave.com/login/francis

A HEALTHY

All Saint Francis University community

DAILY HABIT

members are expected to monitor their health and use the RAVE System as a contact tracing measure.

COVID-19 PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PLAN

EXPECT UPON ARRIVAL

Physical Distancing

Campus Buildings Avoid mass gatherings; Follow traffic flow signage; Consider virtual gatherings/meetings

Dining Facilities

Residence Halls

Respect ratio of seats per

Follow signs setting

table; Follow traffic flow

occupancy limits; Clean

signage; Consider

your personal space

avoiding peak dining

frequently; Avoid mass

hours; Use alternate

gatherings

dining locations

Support A Healthy Campus

Daily Wellness Check

Good Hygiene Wash your hands

Personal Protective Equipment Adhere to the SFU Face

Participate in Rave Alert

frequently; Maintain Covering Policy; Use the

Contract Tracing; Monitor

adequate physical cleaning products and

your temperature; Report

distance; Do not sanitizing stations

symptoms accordingly

touch your face throughout campus

LIVING Common area occupancy limits Enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols Face covering policy Occupancy in residence rooms remains

LEARNING Classroom space modifications Reduced class sizes Calendar modifications designed to reduce travel on/off campus Multiple flexible instruction formats

Dining Committed Dining Staff Expanded Dining Services team member training; PPE in all areas; enhanced sanitation procedures

Personal Safety Eating zones to meet occupancy guidelines; touchless beverage dispensing; prepackaged silverware

Dining Options Enlarged dining areas;

Personal choice options

(i.e., personal pizzas, salad by design)

A PARTNER IN YOUR HEALTH Dedicated team of health providers

Decision support tools involving university offices for various health scenarios

MyHealth@SchoolSaintFrancis francis.edu/Student-Health-Center/ (814) 472-3008

Virtual care after hours resource Download UPMC App for after hours care https://upmc-anywherecare.com/landing.htm

ENHANCED CLEANING PROTOCOLS REVISED HOUSEKEEPING POLICIES Focus on high-touch areas Select EPA-approved disinfecting agents Frequent and thorough cleaning measures

Commitment to Community Every single member of our community has the responsibility and the power to keep our community safe.

As Saint Francis University community members, we will do our part to protect the health and safety of our students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Be safe. Be positive. Become that someone.