SSU COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS We are all in this together. If we all strictly adhere to the required SSU COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols while on our campus, we stand a much better chance at limiting the spread of this virus to ourselves, our family, our friends, and the greater community. These protocols are based on best practices and recommendations from the Center for Disease Control, the World Health Organization and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. SSU requires that ALL who come to campus abide by these protocols to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 and mitigate its impact.
CAMPUS ONLINE RE-ENTRY ORIENTATION All members of the SSU community must participate in an Online Re-Entry Orientation before physically returning to campus. There are specific orientations for both students and employees. Orientations will cover the SSU COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols, share tips and resources for self-monitoring your health, and expectations of the campus community to limit the virus’ spread and mitigate the impact to campus.
PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE Frequently wash your hands for at least 20 seconds (the length of the “Happy Birthday” song) with soap and warm water. Use hand sanitizer when you cannot wash your hands. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, particularly when in a public setting.
WEAR EFFECTIVE FACIAL COVERINGS
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Facial coverings or masks are essential to preventing person-to-person transmission of COVID-19 in our community and must be worn by everyone at all times when in public or common areas on campus. This includes but is not limited to: classrooms, conference space, shared offices, reception areas, hallways, and indoor spaces where physical distancing is not possible. Masks must cover your mouth and nose fully; fit snugly against the sides of your face so there are no gaps; and be fully secured to prevent slipping. Individuals who are not in compliance and have not been granted an accommodation from Disability Services or Human Resources may be asked to leave campus.
PHYSICALLY DISTANCE YOURSELF FROM OTHERS Campus spaces will be modified to accommodate physical distancing as much as possible. Strategies may include staggered seating, closure of common or public spaces, and restricted use of shared spaces and equipment. You can assist with our physical distancing efforts by maintaining the recommended 6-foot distance from others on campus.
CONSTANT COMMUNICATION SSU will continue to do its best to be transparent and timely with pertinent information relative to COVID-19, our campus community, and changes to phases or protocols. This will be accomplished through direct emails, the website, and internal tools like Navigate and Polaris.
INFORMATIONAL SIGNAGE With new room capacity and sanitization protocols, SSU will alert the campus community through strategically placed protocol and wayfinding signage. This may include notification of open spaces, directional signage for pedestrian traffic control within buildings, and wayfinding signs to resources such as hand sanitizers. 10
