[Entm-researchstaff] Fwd: [Ucrfacultyandstaff] Campus and Workplace COVID Update

Wed Jun 23 12:14:32 PDT 2021

Just in case you did not see this.  Now all you need to  do is have mask on
hand for anybody in your lab that does not have a vaccine and second, once
again update your WSSP plan to reflect you are back to maximum occupancy (I
am finding out the numbers).

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From: Chancellor <chancellor at ucr.edu>
Date: Wed, Jun 23, 2021 at 11:14 AM
Subject: [Ucrfacultyandstaff] Campus and Workplace COVID Update
To: ucrfacultyandstaff at scotmail.ucr.edu <ucrfacultyandstaff at scotmail.ucr.edu>,
students at scotmail.ucr.edu <students at scotmail.ucr.edu>

Dear Members of the UCR Campus Community,

This week, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health
(Cal/OSHA) issued its latest guidance on workplace requirements for
workplace safety. As of today, at UCR:

   - *Fully vaccinated employees and students* may work indoors without
   face coverings, except for staff in health care settings and programs with
   children under 12 years of age, per Cal/OSHA requirements.
   - *Unvaccinated employees and students* must continue to wear masks
   indoors, unless alone in a room or a vehicle, and must remain at least six
   feet from others when eating or drinking indoors.
   - Physical distancing and barriers between workers are no longer
   required, regardless of vaccination status. Increased transmission levels
   may require a return to masking and distancing, so increasing vaccination
   rates is critical.
   - There will be no occupancy limits beyond those required by fire code.
   This means that all worksites, including labs, can now operate at 100%.
   - Forms and exceptional approvals are no longer required for on-campus
   or UCR-sponsored events and gatherings. This means that plans can now be
   made for in-person events.
   - The UC President has rescinded travel directives. Exceptional approval
   for travel is no longer required. University travelers must follow CDC
   Guidance before, during, and upon return from travel.

These current processes will continue to remain in place:

   - Students and employees entering any UCR-owned or controlled space must
   complete the Daily Wellness Survey <http://wellnesscheck.ucr.edu/>,
   indicating any symptoms or positive test results. Individuals may also
   contact the UCR COVID-19 Wellness Hotline (1-844-827-6827) with questions,
   or to request a link for visitors to complete the Daily Wellness Survey.
   - Worksite-specific plans (WSSP)
   <https://ehs.ucr.edu/coronavirus/worksite_specific_plan> must be on file
   with the Operations Continuity Workgroup <ehspublichealth at ucr.edu> and
   must be updated to increase occupancy in all worksites and research
   facilities beyond the current 50% rate.
   - Online COVID-19 prevention training
   <https://ehs.ucr.edu/coronavirus/training> is required before returning
   to campus.

The UC System SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program will be implemented
on our campus at a specific date to be determined after its final issuance
on July 15th, 2021. At that point, all students, faculty, and staff will be
required to upload proof of vaccination or request an exemption for medical
or religious reasons. Information will be forthcoming about how to apply
for an exemption.  Employees granted exceptions may be required to use
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and are subject to ongoing COVID-19
testing.  Moreover, the Daily Wellness Survey will be adapted to include
the updated Cal/OSHA, CDPH, and CDC guidance for vaccinated individuals,
and responses will determine individual requirements for the use (or
non-use) of face coverings.

Prior to July 15th, vaccinated employees will receive a confirmation email
from the UCR COVID-19 Management Team that they are cleared to be on campus
without PPE or face coverings. Upon receipt of this email, employees may
voluntarily share this email with their direct supervisor, but are required
to continue completing the Daily Wellness Survey when coming to campus.

If you haven’t already done so, I encourage you to submit proof of
vaccination on the Employee COVID Vaccine Tracking Form
<https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d4heACqMVngXcua>. If you
do this by July 15th, you’ll receive a free R’Card ($30 value) and $5 in
Bear Bucks that you can use or donate to the R’Pantry. Once the vaccine
mandate has been issued on July 15th, supervisors will receive additional
guidance on managing employees who are cleared to return to campus, cleared
with accommodations, or not cleared to return. The specific protocols
governing return to the campus for those whose jobs have not required
physical presence on campus will evolve in the coming months.

Please visit the UCR Campus Return web site <https://campusreturn.ucr.edu/>
for updates and more detailed information.

As we strive to return to normal campus operations, I appreciate everyone’s
commitment to their individual health and the well-being of others.

Sincerely,

Kim A. Wilcox,
Chancellor

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