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officials to determine if a short-term closure (for 2-5
In some cases, IHE administrators, working with loc
and facilities that had been entered by the individua
suspension and event and activity (e.g., club meetin
cancellation allows time for the local health officials
situation impacting the IHE. This allows the local he
next steps, including whether an extended duration
ο Local health officials’ recommendations for the
and facility closures, and event and activity can
using the most up-to-date information about C
ο Discourage students, staff, and faculty from ga
childcare arrangements, as well as gathering at
the local coffee shop.
Communicate with students, staff, and faculty
dismissal decisions and the possible COVID-19 expo
ο This communication to the IHE community sh
emergency operations plan.
ο Plan to include messages to counter potential
ο In a circumstance where there is a confirmed C
to maintain confidentiality of the student or st
Disabilities Act and the Family Education Righ
as applicable.
√ Clean and disinfect thoroughly.
ο Close off areas used by the patient. Open outsi
area and then begin cleaning and disinfection.
ο Cleaning staff should clean and disinfect all are
by the COVID-19 patient focusing especially o
ο If surfaces are dirty, they should be cleaned us
ο For disinfection most common EPA-registered
of products that are EPA-approved for use agai
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for all c
application method and contact time, etc.).
ο Additional information on cleaning and disinfe
found on CDC’s website.
• Make decisions about extending the class susp
Temporarily suspending classes is a strategy to stop
in communities.
ο When classes are suspended, IHE administrato
to determine if some buildings and facilities m
students temporarily stop attending in-person
ο IHE administrators should work in close c
the IHE’s university system to make class
decisions. IHE are not expected to make decisi
on their own. IHE can seek specific guidance fr
for how long to take these steps. The nature of
change as the local outbreak situation evolves.
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