EFSC COVID-19 Transitional Operations Plan | Page 48

How should IHEs prepare for, and respond
IHE should be prepared for COVID-19 outbreaks in thei
to occur in facilities, regardless of the level of community
travel. The following decision tree can be used to help IH
strategies may be most appropriate for their current situa
Institutions of Higher Edu
Regardless of Com
Confirmed person
with COVID-19 on
campus?
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No Community Spread
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• Update Emergency Operation Plan
• Healthy hygiene and cleaning/
disinfection
• Monitor absenteeism
• Assess group gatherings/events
• Require sick individuals to stay home
• Establish procedures for individuals who
are sick on campus
• Ensure health clinics prepare for COVID-19
• Communicate regularly with student,
staff, faculty
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Monitor changes in
community spread
When a confirmed case has been on camp
community transmission
Any IHE in any community might need to implement sh
community spread if an infected person has been on
following procedures, regardless of level of community sp
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Coordinate with local health officials. Once lear
the campus, immediately reach out to local public he
determine a course of action for their IHE.
Work with local public health officials to deter
buildings and facilities. IHE administrators shou
P a ge