OVERVIEW Public health guidelines call for judicious and prudent strategies for gradually reinstating on-campus operations. Efforts to resume campus activities must be measured against the risk of spread and exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. The overarching goal is to protect the health, safety, security, and well-being of our community. The Brown School will rely on evidence-based public health measures to decrease both the likelihood and consequences of transmission. Our strategy is two-fold: Personal protective measures – which aim to limit person-to-person spread, protect individuals, and reduce contamination of frequently touched surfaces (e.g. physical distancing, handwashing, masking, and respiratory etiquette) Environmental measures – which focus on preventing transmission between infected individuals and those who are not infected, and shield those at risk of developing serious illness (physical distancing, decreased density, staying at home, working from home) Implementation of these measures has the power to reduce the spread of the virus and associated illness and death. Adopting new public health measures is a demonstration of our values and professional ethics. We trust that the members of our community are motivated to comply with these protocols, if only to protect their health, and the health of everyone in our community.
HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR LEARNING AND WORKING ON CAMPUS: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES The Public Health Protocol Plan provides guidance on new procedures and policies to help facilitate the movement of evidence-based practices into routine behaviors; behaviors which focus on protective and preventative measures. Personal protective measures
Screen for symptoms Practice physical distancing
Wear a mask or face covering Practice healthy hygiene
Self-Screening All persons coming to campus must complete a screening prior to entering any university buildings; this includes faculty, staff, students, and any authorized visitors, such as vendors and contractors. University employees and students must complete the screening questionnaire by visiting screening.wustl.edu and logging in with their WUSTL Key. Self-screening is required before every visit to campus and will need to be completed no earlier than two hours before arrival. Washington University Access Screening (subject to change based upon federal and local guidance): Today or in the last 24 hours have you experienced new or worsening symptoms of any of the following? Select all that apply. 11
