Fall 2020 Return-to-Campus #12 – Testing and Contact Tracing
Thursday, Aug 27, 2020
Â鶹ŮÀÉ’s comprehensiveÌý
Re-Opening Plan for the Fall 2020 semester
Ìýincludes a detailedÌý
virus testing program and contact tracing protocolÌý
to promote a healthy and safe learning and working environment. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to review the details in this email and the additional information on the dedicatedÌý
COVID-19 website
.
TESTING
Ìý(SHS) on the Boca Raton, Davie and Jupiter campuses offers COVID-19 viral testing for all students, faculty and staff. Priority is given to those exhibiting signs or symptoms consistent with COVID-19 and for asymptomatic individuals with recent known or suspected COVID-19 exposure.
To make an appointment for testing, call one of the three campus SHS clinic locations:
- Boca Raton: 561-297-3512
- Davie: 954-236-1556
- Jupiter: 561-799-8678
The Boca Raton SHS office also offers walk-up testing for asymptomatic individuals Thursday through Monday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., in the Owls Care Classroom, located in Building 8, Room 222A. Individuals with symptoms are not permitted to have testing at the walk-up site unless they have been referred by a member of the Â鶹ŮÀÉ SHS clinical team.
If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or suspected exposure,ÌýProtect Your Owl FamilyÌýand get tested by a healthcare provider.Ìý All members of the Â鶹ŮÀÉ community should contact SHS if you:
- Receive a positive COVID-19 test from another healthcare provider;
- Are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19; or
- Have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone who is positive for COVID-19 symptoms.
Knowledge of positive tests, symptoms and/or individuals with direct exposure to those with the virus allows SHS to begin contact tracing protocols.
CONTACT TRACING
Contact tracing is the process used to identify those who encounter people who have tested positive for COVID-19. According to theÌý , contact tracing is a core disease control measure employed as a key strategy for preventing further spread.
Â鶹ŮÀÉ has collaborated with theÌý Ìý(FDOH), and local county health departments, to establish processes and to assist in tracing contacts internal to the Â鶹ŮÀÉ community. SHS oversees contact tracing for Â鶹ŮÀÉ-related cases. Â鶹ŮÀÉ’s clinical staff or contact tracing staff perform all contact tracing for students, faculty and staff in collaboration with the FDOH, which performs the contact tracing for those outside the Â鶹ŮÀÉ community.
Specific protocols for testing and contact tracing are available in theÌý re-opening plan , pages 20-23, with additional details posted within theÌý campus safety Ìýpage of theÌý Â鶹ŮÀÉ COVID-19 website .
Remember to follow all guidelines of theÌý Protect Your Owl Family Ìý health and safety plan . Students, faculty and staff areÌý required to wear face coverings at all times when on Â鶹ŮÀÉ campuses , both inside and outside buildings; do not overcrowd spaces; maintain physical distancing of at least six feet; wipe down work stations; wash your hands or use hand sanitizer; and stay home if you are feeling sick.
General questions related to the COVID-19 situation should be directed toÌý Â鶹ŮÀÉCOVID19@fau.edu . All feedback will be shared with applicable departments across the Â鶹ŮÀÉ campuses to ensure adjustments, as necessary.
TESTING
Ìý(SHS) on the Boca Raton, Davie and Jupiter campuses offers COVID-19 viral testing for all students, faculty and staff. Priority is given to those exhibiting signs or symptoms consistent with COVID-19 and for asymptomatic individuals with recent known or suspected COVID-19 exposure.
To make an appointment for testing, call one of the three campus SHS clinic locations:
- Boca Raton: 561-297-3512
- Davie: 954-236-1556
- Jupiter: 561-799-8678
The Boca Raton SHS office also offers walk-up testing for asymptomatic individuals Thursday through Monday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., in the Owls Care Classroom, located in Building 8, Room 222A. Individuals with symptoms are not permitted to have testing at the walk-up site unless they have been referred by a member of the Â鶹ŮÀÉ SHS clinical team.
If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or suspected exposure,ÌýProtect Your Owl FamilyÌýand get tested by a healthcare provider.Ìý All members of the Â鶹ŮÀÉ community should contact SHS if you:
- Receive a positive COVID-19 test from another healthcare provider;
- Are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19; or
- Have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone who is positive for COVID-19 symptoms.
Knowledge of positive tests, symptoms and/or individuals with direct exposure to those with the virus allows SHS to begin contact tracing protocols.
CONTACT TRACING
Contact tracing is the process used to identify those who encounter people who have tested positive for COVID-19. According to theÌý , contact tracing is a core disease control measure employed as a key strategy for preventing further spread.
Â鶹ŮÀÉ has collaborated with theÌý Ìý(FDOH), and local county health departments, to establish processes and to assist in tracing contacts internal to the Â鶹ŮÀÉ community. SHS oversees contact tracing for Â鶹ŮÀÉ-related cases. Â鶹ŮÀÉ’s clinical staff or contact tracing staff perform all contact tracing for students, faculty and staff in collaboration with the FDOH, which performs the contact tracing for those outside the Â鶹ŮÀÉ community.
Specific protocols for testing and contact tracing are available in theÌý re-opening plan , pages 20-23, with additional details posted within theÌý campus safety Ìýpage of theÌý Â鶹ŮÀÉ COVID-19 website .
Remember to follow all guidelines of theÌý Protect Your Owl Family Ìý health and safety plan . Students, faculty and staff areÌý required to wear face coverings at all times when on Â鶹ŮÀÉ campuses , both inside and outside buildings; do not overcrowd spaces; maintain physical distancing of at least six feet; wipe down work stations; wash your hands or use hand sanitizer; and stay home if you are feeling sick.
General questions related to the COVID-19 situation should be directed toÌý Â鶹ŮÀÉCOVID19@fau.edu . All feedback will be shared with applicable departments across the Â鶹ŮÀÉ campuses to ensure adjustments, as necessary.