COVID-19 Menu COVID-19 Home RVU Reintegration Plan RVU Policies Students Employees Additional Resources FAQs Vaccination Requirement (PDF) External Links Centers for Disease Control World Health Organization Colorado Coronavirus Gov Utah Coronavirus Gov (Web) Southwest Utah Public Health Dept. RVU Reintegration Plan The RVU Reintegration Plan consists of three steps and six color-coded phases. Each step and phase is informed by various considerations. We will move forward or backward as needed and determined by the COVID-19 Response Team (CRT). Phases of Risk Click below to learn more about each phase Phase Red - Severe Risk (Catastrophic / Full Shutdown) RVU never entered this phase. Phase Orange - High Risk (Restricted Access / Essential Employees) Description: Administrative / Organizational Controls in Place – The Workforce / Students - Building changed to Restricted Access - Essential employees permitted on campus as needed and others allowed on a case-by-case basis - All other employees working remotely - Staggered working schedules and shifts implemented to accommodated home-life issues - All courses and written assessments moved to an online format - No students (Fellows exempted) on campus - RVU Health Center continues to operate independently of RVU - Southern Utah Veterans Home providers continue to provide care under limited status - Clinical components of externships/rotations for OMS III, OMS IV, PA II and PA III will resume using the Ottawa guidelines as training sites are willing to accept engagement (See Appendix B) - OMS III, OMS IV, PA II and PA III students participating in clinical externships/rotations are required to sign the Student Return to RVU Clinical Externship/Rotation Acknowledgement Form (Acknowledgement Form) on the first day of the rotation and forward to the coordinator (See Appendix C) - OMS III and OMS IV students maintain a portfolio log of all clinical encounter activity. This log will also include daily temperature checks that sites perform on students - Skills Competency Testing permitted in special circumstances and with prior approval from CRT - RVU sponsored travel is suspended Engineered / Physical Controls in Place – The Facility - Safety barriers at high-visited areas and check-in points - Educational signage placed regarding appropriate hygiene and safety - Instructional signage placed regarding controlled entrance / exit - Sanitizing supplies available for individuals - High-touch items such as magazines, common pens, etc. have been removed - Hand sanitizer has been placed at all entrances and high traffic areas - Frequently touched areas (doors, cabinets, etc.) reviewed for possible modifications to reduce physical touch or increased ability to clean PPE and Safety Measures - Face coverings required for all entering the building - Attestation required for building entry - Students on clinical externships/rotations must follow PPE requirements for specific location / site and those cited in the Acknowledgment Form Phase Yellow - Elevated Risk (Controlled Access / Approved Employees) Required Conditions: - Approval of CRT - State government approval of required group sizes and other requirements - Guidance from infectious disease specialists and CRT Medical Officers pointing to key criteria: i.e., spread of disease, availability to larger scale testing, progress on therapeutics - Appropriate health screening available upon building entrance - Facilities are ready w/ engineered controls in place to account for social distancing, sanitizing schedules, and adequate supplies - CRT approved Departmental Reintegration Plan - Prenotification communication sent out by CRT Description: Administrative / Organizational Controls in Place – The Workforce / Students - Building access changes from Restricted Access to Controlled Access - All organizational controls implemented in Phase ORANGE with respect to OMS III, OMS IV, PA II and PA III students will be maintained in Phase YELLOW. - Approved employees permitted on campus as needed (within permitted state and HR guidelines) - Those in high-risk categories will be encouraged to continue working remotely - Staggered working schedules and shifts implemented as recommended by managers - Courses and written assessments remain in an online format - No group assembly allowed for meetings, activities, etc., and employees given guidance to avoid gatherings in common areas - All meetings conducted by zoom, skype, phone, etc. even when working on campus - Public / shared spaces closed (e.g., gym, auditoriums, student lounge, study rooms, etc.) - No outside visitors unless approved by Senior VP Leadership Team member or CRT - Students (Fellows exempted) not permitted on campus unless approved by CRT - No on-site student assessments or academic testing - RVU Health Center will continue to operate independently of RVU - Skills Competency Testing permitted in special circumstances and with prior approval from CRT - RVU sponsored travel continues to be suspended Engineered / Physical Controls in Place – The Facility - Educational signage placed regarding appropriate hygiene and safety - Safety barriers at high-visited areas and check-in points - Furniture in common areas marked with signage to ensure social distancing occurs - Instructional signage placed regarding controlled entrance / exit - Sanitizing supplies available for individuals / hand sanitizer placed at all entrances and high traffic areas - Building hours modified to accommodate sanitizing - High-touch items such as magazines, common pens, etc. have been removed - Frequently touched areas (doors, cabinets, etc.) have been reviewed for possible modifications to reduce physical touch or to increase cleaning PPE and Safety Measures - All employees / students screened and attestation form completed prior to entry - All employees / students required to social distance, wear face coverings prior to entering the building and outside of personal offices - Monitor and secure inventories of PPE, hand sanitizer, wipes, cleaning products, and hand soap - Students on clinical externships/rotations must follow PPE requirements for specific location / site and those cited in the Acknowledgment Form Phase Blue - Guarded Risk (Controlled Access / Approved Employees) Required Conditions: - Approval of CRT - State government approval of required group sizes and other requirements - Guidance from infectious disease specialists and CRT Medical Officers pointing to key criteria: i.e., spread of disease, availability to larger scale testing, progress on therapeutics - Appropriate health screening available upon building entrance - Facilities are ready w/ engineered controls in place to account for social distancing, sanitizing schedules, and adequate supplies - CRT approved Departmental Reintegration Plans - Prenotification communication sent out by CRT Description: Administrative / Organizational Controls in Place – The Workforce / Students - Building remains in Controlled Access - All organizational controls implemented in Phase ORANGE with respect to OMS III, OMS IV, PA II and PA III students will be maintained in Phase BLUE - Approved employees permitted on campus as needed - Those in high-risk categories will be encouraged to continue working remotely - Staggered working schedules and shifts implemented as recommended by managers - Courses and written assessments remain in an online format - RVU Health Center will continue to operate independently of RVU - No large-group lectures or small-group sessions that do not require hands-on training held on campus - Lab-based courses permitted on campus with approved Departmental Reintegration Plan - Hands on assessments for OPP, PCM, MSBS, and PA may take place with approved Departmental Reintegration Plan - All written assessments will be completed remotely or offsite - End-of-rotation subject exams may be conducted onsite with allowances for social distancing and assigned seating aligned with workstation number - Indoor shared spaces may remain closed (gym, student lounge, classrooms, conference rooms, locker rooms, etc.) - Library opened with room modifications to allow for social distancing; modified hours for cleaning - Outdoor shared spaces available with face coverings and social distancing measures in place and with approval using the Event / Activity Approval form - Study rooms opened by appropriate scheduling with six-foot separation and face coverings required - In person meetings are permitted with six-foot separation and face coverings required - No outside visitors unless approved by Senior VP Leadership Team member or CRT - RVU sponsored travel continues to be suspended Engineered / Physical Controls in Place – The Facility - All engineered controls implemented in Phase YELLOW will be maintained in Phase BLUE - Building hours expanded but still shortened to allow for sanitizing – some rooms closed daily at intervals PPE and Safety Measures - All PPE and safety measures implemented in Phase YELLOW will be maintained in Phase BLUE Phase Green - Low Risk (RVU Community Access / In-Person Meetings) Phase White - New Normal (Full Access / All Clear) Required Conditions: - Approval of CRT - Prenotification communication sent out by CRT Description: - After Action Report generated Administrative / Organizational Controls in Place – The Workforce / Students - Building access is Open - Social distancing measures are relaxed / removed - Courses, testing, meetings, and social gatherings resume PPE and Safety Measures - Educational signage placed regarding hygiene and safety - Hand sanitizer will remain available and stocked in all high-traffic areas, as well as bathrooms, labs, break areas, etc. - Cleaning crews will be adapted to allow for more regular cleaning of offices and public areas - Students / employees with any respiratory illness (as evidenced by coughing, sneezing, etc.) will be required to wear a mask or return home - PPE will be available upon request - Employees / students will be encouraged to clean their own work areas after use with Clorox wipes and other readily available cleaning products - Screening and attestation form no longer required Click here to view the RVU Green Phase Plan (PDF) Click here to view the Full Plan (PDF) Click here to view the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Department Reintegration Plan Instruction Sheet (PDF) How to Access the iNet (PDF) Department Reintegration Plan (iNet) Online Screening and Attestation Form Instruction Video (YouTube) How to Submit a Department Reintegration Plan (PDF) COVID-19 Employee Letter (PDF) Employee Return to Campus Guide (PDF) Managers Return to Campus Guide (PDF) Remote Work Tool (PDF) Breakout Room Reservation System Policy and Procedure Student Return to Campus Guide (PDF) Share Tweet Pin it +1