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.