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Merced College COVID-19 Response Plan

Face-to-Face Laboratory/Lecture Classes

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Table of Contents

General Measures and Safety Practices Overview ....................................................................................... 3

Instruction ..................................................................................................................................................... 4

Providing Direction to Faculty ................................................................................................................... 4

Faculty Protocol Agreement ................................................................................................................. 4

Attendance Logs for Contact Tracing .................................................................................................... 4

Sanitization Procedure for Work Stations & Lab Equipment ................................................................ 4

Pertinent COVID-19 Information to Share with Students ..................................................................... 5

Printing/Duplicating Resources ............................................................................................................. 5

Student Services ............................................................................................................................................ 6

Providing Direction to Students ................................................................................................................ 6

Campus Protocols/Expectations ........................................................................................................... 6

Self-Monitoring ..................................................................................................................................... 6

When to Utilize Health & Wellness Stations ......................................................................................... 7

Resources Available (tutoring, etc.) ...................................................................................................... 7

Facilities ........................................................................................................................................................ 8

Ensuring Social Distancing and Sanitation ................................................................................................ 8

Classroom Capacity ............................................................................................................................... 8

Seating Charts ....................................................................................................................................... 9

Entrance and Exit Plans ......................................................................................................................... 9

Classroom Sanitization Procedures ....................................................................................................... 9

Requests for Face Coverings, Hand Sanitizer, and Related Supplies .................................................... 9

Auxiliary Operations ............................................................................................................................ 10

Technology .................................................................................................................................................. 11

Providing Technology Inside and Outside the Classroom ....................................................................... 11

Laptop, Webcam, and Headset Requests for Faculty and Students ................................................... 11

Proper Sanitizing Techniques for Technology ..................................................................................... 11

Access to Wireless Internet Resources ............................................................................................... 11

COVID-19 Reporting and Exposure Processes ............................................................................................ 13

Reporting Symptoms, Potential Exposure or a Positive Result .............................................................. 13

Reporting Contacts ............................................................................................................................. 13

If a Student tests positive for COVID-19 ............................................................................................. 16

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If an Employee tests positive for COVID-19 ........................................................................................ 17

Ensuring the Campus Community Follows Health Department Guidelines ........................................... 18

Updates from Health Department ...................................................................................................... 18

Privacy ................................................................................................................................................. 18

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General Measures and Safety Practices Overview

As the COVID-19 pandemic changes on a regular basis, this will serve as a living-document and will be updated

to reflect changes as needed.

This document is intended to provide guidelines, considerations, and protocols for Merced College faculty

teaching face-to-face laboratory/lecture classes for the current instructional term. Implementation of this

guidance is required to ensure the mitigation of exposures to COVID-19 and is in accordance with the California

Department of Public Health and the Merced County Department of Public Health.

The measures and safety practices were adapted from the following public documents:

COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Institutions of Higher Education

United States Center for Disease Control

California State Government Website: COVID-19

California Community Colleges Novel Coronavirus 2019

Merced County Department of Public Health

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Instruction

Providing Direction to Faculty The Office of Instruction provides weekly updates via email to faculty (both full-time and adjunct faculty)

regarding COVID-19. This includes information about professional development opportunities, schedule

updates, and teaching both online and face-to-face classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. These updates are

posted on the Merced College Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates website.

Faculty Protocol Agreement On August 4, 2020, faculty representatives from the Merced College Faculty Association (MCFA) and Merced

College administrators met to discuss and negotiate several key items related to COVID-19 to be included a

Memorandum of Agreement (MOU). The Merced College Faculty Protocol Agreement was a result of these

negotiations and was approved by the Merced College Board of Trustees on August 11, 2020 that included the

Faculty Protocol Agreement.

Attendance Logs for Contact Tracing All faculty teaching a face-to-face lab/lecture classes will be required to maintain daily attendance records

throughout the entire semester and/or for the duration of the class. Specific Classroom Seating Templates have

been distributed to instructors and are posted in each classroom, as each lab and all attendance records will

utilize them. Instructors will provide all Attendance Records upon request by the Merced College

Administration. Attendance Records will assist with the contact tracing process.

Sanitization Procedure for Work Stations & Lab Equipment As part of the Faculty Protocol Agreement, faculty are required to demonstrate to students the proper ways to

clean lab equipment such as microscopes, tools, etc. as appropriate for each lab class. Instructors will work to

ensure proper cleaning of all supplies and equipment throughout the class as required.

The Office of Administrative Services will provide sanitizing wall stations in every classroom and will provide

sanitizing cleaning supplies (hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, etc.) in every classroom for both faculty and

student use.

Instructors and students are required to sanitize their teaching and seating areas before and after each class.

Instructors and students will also sanitize all equipment, computers, keyboards, tools, supplies, markers, mouse,

desk, chair, etc. before and after each class with the sanitizing supplies provided by Merced College.

A list of protective/sanitizing equipment readily available for distribution is provided below. Faculty requests for

equipment should be made through the appropriate dean. Requests for specialized equipment will be

considered on an as-needed basis and should also be made through the appropriate dean.

Reusable face masks (for employees only)

Disposable face masks (for employees and students)

Face shields

Disposable gloves (latex and non-latex options)

Disinfecting wipes

Hand sanitizer

Cleaning cloths/paper towels

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Pertinent COVID-19 Information to Share with Students In addition to the information provided in the teaching face-to-face protocols, instructors teaching face-to-face

classes will share the following safety protocols with students:

Safety Protocols

o Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

o Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth

o Always wear a face mask or face shield when on campus (parking lot, walking to lab/class, in

lab/class)

o Avoid close contact with people who are sick

o Stay at home when you are sick

o Maintain social distance of at least six-feet at all times

o Self-monitor every day for symptoms of COVID-19 and do not attend on-site lab/class if you

show any symptoms

o Clean your area and all items used after use and at the conclusion of each lab/class with

sanitizing supplies

o Sign, date, and return your Student Face-to-Face Lab/Class Protocol Agreement

Any student not willing to follow any or all of the Safety Protocols will be dismissed from the class and referred

to the Vice President of Student Services for violating the Student Code of Conduct (AP 5500).

Printing/Duplicating Resources The Learning Resources Center (LRC) Lobby (a large open area) will be open to students to enter and utilize a

photocopier and Merced College Student Copy Card Machine. Students can enter the LRC Lobby area to

purchase a Student Copy Card to print any necessary documents for any class. Supplies, such as disinfectant

wipes and hand sanitizer, will be available for student use. Students should adhere to social distancing via the

markings on the floor.

In addition, in the lobby across from the photocopier, a computer and printer will be available for student use.

Students will be required to log in to their account and utilize a Merced College Student Copy Card. There are

two computer stations for students to utilize.

The LRC Lobby also has a designated area to pick up resources (circulation books, reference books, reference

materials, magazines, audiotapes, movies, reserve materials, etc.). Students can check out resources through

the Library Resource website.

The hours of the LRC Lobby area open to students are Monday through Thursday, 10 am to 5 pm, and Friday, 10

am to 2 pm. Library administrators and staff will be available during the open hours to ensure students do not

congregate and adhere to all social distancing protocols.

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Student Services

Providing Direction to Students Merced College communicates with students through the “Student-All” email function and via the Merced

College COVID-19 webpage, which can be accessed here. The COVID-19 webpage provides students with

information regarding educational resources, technology resources, online tutorials, and guidance from Merced

College.

Campus Protocols/Expectations In accordance with state orders, students in public places and enclosed spaces are required to wear face

coverings. Please click here for state guidance.

This means that students in classrooms and on-campus must have face coverings.

Students who cannot wear face coverings for medical reasons will need to work with Merced College’s DSPS

Office to receive an academic accommodation. Please contact the Merced College DSPS Office at (209) 384-

6155 (Merced and Los Banos Campus) or by emailing [email protected] to discuss accommodations.

Students accessing Student Services walk-up service windows, Learning Resources Center services, student

accessible outdoor Wi-Fi connections, cafeteria grab-and-go dining options, or the Food Pantry, are required to

maintain social distancing protocols. Students are required to maintain a distance of six feet apart at all times.

Students enrolled in face-to-face classes will also be provided with the “Face-to-Face Class Student Protocols.”

This document provides the protocols by which students need to abide in face-to-face classes.

Self-Monitoring All employees and students should self-monitor daily for potential symptoms of COVID-19. People with COVID-

19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms

may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with the following symptoms may have COVID-19:

Fever or chills

Cough

Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Fatigue

Muscle or body aches

Headache

New loss of taste or smell

Sore throat

Congestion or runny nose

Nausea or vomiting

Diarrhea

The above list developed by the CDC does not include all possible symptoms. The CDC updates the list and offers

a Self-Checker: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html.

Employees and students who experience symptoms must stay home.

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Look for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency

medical care immediately:

Trouble breathing

Persistent pain or pressure in the chest

New confusion

Inability to wake or stay awake

Bluish lips or face

*This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe

or concerning to you.

Call 911 or call ahead to your local emergency facility: Notify the operator that you are seeking care for someone

who has or may have COVID-19.

When to Utilize Health & Wellness Stations Health & Wellness Stations are available for all students on the Merced Main Campus, Los Banos Campus

(available in classroom), and the Downtown Business Resource Center. The Health & Wellness Stations will

provide students and employees with essential materials to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. Each

Health & Wellness Station will provide disposable masks, hand sanitizer, and a printed version of the coronavirus

self-checker. Students and employees are encouraged to use the stations as needed. A map of the Health &

Wellness Stations locations is available here. Students with additional questions will be referred to Student

Health Services, where temperature checks and further information will be provided.

For those students who develop symptoms or who have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, testing is

available in the student’s or employee’s county of residence or through the student’s/employee’s own medical

provider. Links to the department of public health for each of Merced’s surrounding counties, including

instructions for testing, are provided below:

Merced County: https://www.co.merced.ca.us/3350/Coronavirus-Disease-2019

Mariposa County: https://www.mariposacounty.org/1592/COVID-19-Information

Madera County: https://www.maderacounty.com/government/public-health/corona-virus-covid-

19/covid-revised

Stanislaus County: http://www.schsa.org/publichealth/pages/corona-virus/

Fresno County: https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/departments/public-health/covid-19

San Benito County: https://hhsa.cosb.us/publichealth/communicable-disease/coronavirus/

Santa Clara County: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/covid19/Pages/home.aspx

Tuolumne County: https://covid19portal-tuolumne.hub.arcgis.com/

Resources Available (tutoring, etc.) All Student Support Services are available online. Merced College is dedicated to assisting students in these

tough times. Resources for students taking online classes and Merced College Student Tech Support website are

available for help. Please visit the Student Services Available Remotely website for additional questions.

Tutoring and student support services will be offered remotely.

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Facilities

Ensuring Social Distancing and Sanitation Applicable classrooms have been reconfigured to maximize social distancing between all students as well as the

instructor. This has been accomplished by adding visible obstacles to block seating or by removing desks and

tables when applicable. To further ensure social distancing, smaller class sizes have been moved into larger

classrooms.

In addition, signage has been placed inside and outside each classroom location to reinforce social distancing

practices. Floor decals have been added outside classrooms for those students waiting to enter. Also, where

possible, separate entry and exit points will be designated for use.

Hand sanitizer units and disinfectant wipe dispensers have been installed inside each classroom, and instructors

can provide disposable surgical masks to any student in need.

Classroom Capacity The list of classrooms anticipated for face-to-face labs and/or lecture include the following:

Building Room # Full Capacity Social

Distancing Capacity

Agriculture 10 36 18

Agriculture 11 36 18

Allied Health Center 123 & 124 90 34

Allied Health Center 125 41 15









Business Resource Center 120/122 60 30

Business Resource Center 206 20 6




Interdisciplinary Academic Center 139 100 42

Industrial Technology 4A 48 14

Los Banos A103 60 27

Los Banos A108 26 7

Los Banos B102 24 12

Los Banos B104 24 12

Los Banos B105 24 6

Lesher 111 150 36

Library Main 1st floor 1000 50

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Library 2nd floor 200 50

Mechanized Agriculture 6 18 9

Public Safety Complex 1 100 30

Public Safety Complex 5 45 16

Science 104 24 13

Science 113 24 10

Science 114 24 12

Science 115 24 12

Science 116 24 12

Student Union Study Central 52 12

Theater Main seating 350 89

Vocational 39 36 16

Vocational 40 24 12

Vocational 113 32 12

Vocational 140 86 18

Seating Charts Seating charts related to the classrooms listed above are available in each room in the COVID-19 Response

Binder. Instructors are required to maintain the assigned seating charts for their respective classrooms with

attendance records.

Entrance and Exit Plans When there are two available doors into and out of a classroom, one has been designated exclusively as an

entrance and the other only as an exit. Under the direction of the instructor, students are expected to wait until

the previous class has fully exited the room before entering, all while maintaining social distancing. Signage,

floor decals, and directional taping have been added to assist students and limit opportunities for potential

exposure.

Classroom Sanitization Procedures Custodial staff and student workers will clean and sanitize frequently touched surfaces (light switches, door

knobs/handles, desks, tables, etc.) throughout the day. The timing and depth of each cleaning will depend upon

the classroom schedule. A Cleaning and Disinfection Log will be posted and utilized in each classroom to

document the date and time of each cleaning activity. In addition, students will be expected to assist in

sanitizing their workstations, including tools and equipment, with disinfectant wipes after each use. For larger

rooms or when there is a need to quickly disinfect a room, custodial staff may use a fogger or spray rig.

In all circumstances, the District will only use those disinfectant products that are on the EPA-approved List “N”

for use against the virus that causes COVID-19. Also, all custodial staff who disinfect classrooms shall be

equipped with proper protective equipment, including masks, gloves and eye protection.

Requests for Face Coverings, Hand Sanitizer, and Related Supplies In addition to the standard supplies provided by the District, employees should contact their direct supervisor to

request additional supplies.

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Auxiliary Operations The Campus Bookstore will be open for operations on a daily basis. In addition, the Cafeteria will be open to

provide grab-and-go food options for students and staff. In both instances, face coverings will be required in

order to enter the building and social distancing must be maintained at all times. NOTE: Auxiliary Operations

may be closed if required by Public Health officials. In the event of closures, signs will be posted on the doors of

each location.

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Technology

Providing Technology Inside and Outside the Classroom

Laptop, Webcam, and Headset Requests for Faculty and Students All technology requests for faculty are being collected by the area deans and submitted to ITS where the

requests are catalogued. Depending on available inventory, ITS will setup individual appointments for faculty to

safely pick up the requested technology. Higher valued items such as laptops must be signed out utilizing the

property removal form (provided at the time of checkout by ITS). Other items such as webcams and headsets do

not require a property removal form; however, the distribution will be tracked for future use.

To support student learning, Merced College can loan a laptop to enrolled students.

Priority will be given to full-time students (enrolled in 12 units or more) and those in good academic standing.

Interested students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible by completing and submitting a form at

www.mccd.edu/rd/2020loan. Quantities are limited.

Students who apply and qualify for the program will be notified by email and assigned an appointment day and

time. Laptops will be distributed throughout the semester per student need and laptop availability. Distribution

will be available via curbside drive-through and a walk-up window. COVID-19 social distancing guidelines and

safety measures will be communicated to students ahead of their pickup appointment.

For students whom internet connectivity is an issue, Merced College provides access to outdoor Wi-Fi at the

following locations. Additionally, students can complete the following application for the Hotspot Loaner

Program. Priority for personal Hotspots will be given to full-time students (enrolled in 12 units or more) and

those in good academic standing who demonstrate a need. Interested students are encouraged to apply as

soon as possible by completing and submitting The Merced College Hot Spot Loaner Application.

Proper Sanitizing Techniques for Technology Technology that is required to be shared by multiple users must be appropriately sanitized between uses. Please

use the following guidance for proper cleaning:

Using a District provided disinfectant wipe, gently, carefully, and thoroughly wipe all, hard, nonporous surfaces of the item. This includes the display, touchscreen keyboard, mouse and the exterior

Do not use bleach to disinfect computers and electronics. If you have concerns about the cleaning product being used, please contact the ITS Department.

When using a disinfectant wipe, it is important to follow the contact time found on the label. It may be necessary to use more than one wipe to keep the surface wet for the recommended contact time.

Follow recommended manufacturers’ guidelines during usage to protect your skin and eyes. Latex and non-latex gloves are available by the District upon request.

Access to Wireless Internet Resources There are many low-cost and no-cost Internet solutions available for students. The Merced College COVID-19

Updates web page offers many options. Please see the following link as well as table on the following page.

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California

Connects

California Community Colleges students are eligible for this eligible for this mobile hotspot

service powered by Sprint, which offers nationwide 4G LTE connectivity and allows users to

connect up to 10 WiFi enabled devices for up to 10 hours on a single charge for only $19.99 a

month.

Charter

Charter is offering free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi accessfor 60 days to households college

students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any service level up

to 100 Mbps. To enroll call 1-844-488-8395. Additionally, all WiFi hotspots are now free of charge.

Comcast

Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, Comcast is offering two months of free to Internet service

through the Internet Essentials program. This offer is available to new and existing customers.

Additionally, Xfinity WiFi hotspots are now available free of charge to the public.

Google

Gov. Newsom announced on 4/1/2020 a partnership with Google that will provide 100,000 points

of access to improve Wi-Fi and broadband service for a minimum of three months free

throughout California. Stay tuned for details.

Sprint Sprint is providing unlimited data for 60 days to customers with metered data plans and giving 20

GB of free mobile hotspot to customers with hotspot-capable devices.

T-Mobile T-Mobile is providing unlimited data to all current customers who have plans with data for the

next 60 days. It will also provide additional data to mobile hotspot users.

Verizon Verizon is waiving late fees and suspending service termination for customers negatively impacted

by the global crisis.

In addition, Merced College is making specific exterior locations available for students to access Wi-Fi through

socially distanced casual seating, and by drive-up access in designated parking lots. Please see the map here.

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COVID-19 Reporting and Exposure Processes

Reporting Symptoms, Potential Exposure or a Positive Result Symptomatic: If you believe you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, do not come to work/class. Report to

your instructor or immediate supervisor (as appropriate) as soon as possible regarding your absence.

Potential Exposure: Report any potential exposure (whether or not related to the classroom or workplace) as

soon as possible to your instructor or immediate supervisor (as appropriate) to ensure that contact tracing can

begin immediately to mitigate the risk of spread. (Addition guidance for quarantine available here.)

Testing: If you are being tested for COVID-19, remain at home in quarantine until you receive a test result, and

alert your instructor or supervisor.

Positive Test: If you test positive for COVID-19, follow the direction of your physician, including completing a 14-

day quarantine period. You may not return to an onsite class or work onsite until you receive a negative test.

Reporting Contacts For students, report any potential exposure, symptoms, or positive COVID-19 test result to your instructor. For

employees, report any potential exposure, symptoms, or positive COVID-10 test result to your immediate

supervisor.

Additional contacts are provided below:

Office of Superintendent/President

Chris Vitelli, Superintendent/President

[email protected]

Office of Instruction

Kelly Fowler, Vice President of Instruction

[email protected]

Office of Student Services

Mike McCandless, Vice President of Student Services

[email protected]

Administrative Services

Joe Allison, Vice President of District Administrative Services

[email protected]

Human Resources

Kelly Avila, Associate Vice President of Human Resources

[email protected]

Office of External Relations / Merced College Foundation

Jill Cunningham, Associate Vice President of External Relations/

Executive Director of Merced College Foundation

[email protected]

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Information Technology Services

Arlis Bortner, Associate Vice President of Information Technology Services

[email protected]

Risk Management

Charles Hergenraeder, Director of Purchasing and Risk Management

[email protected]

John Albano Dean of Fine & Performing Arts and Social Sciences [email protected] Komal Bandyopadhyay Dean of Institutional Effectiveness [email protected] Lonita Cordova Dean of Los Banos Campus [email protected] Murrell Green Dean of Student Services [email protected] Douglas Kain Dean of Math, Science and Engineering [email protected] Jessica Moran Dean of Adult Education & Noncredit [email protected] Karissa Morehouse Dean of the LRC, Distance Ed, Inmate Education, Adult Ed. & Noncredit, and Off-site Centers [email protected] Ivan Pena Dean of Student Equity and Success [email protected] Sylvia Ruano Dean of Allied Health, Business and Public Safety [email protected] Bryan Tassey Dean of Career and Technical Education

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[email protected] Candace Taylor Dean of English & Humanities [email protected]

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If a Student tests positive for COVID-19

Instructor will inform the student to stay home

District designee will interview student to determine “close contacts” and will gather names of students in the class and notify their Dean

District designee notifies HR

HR will contact the Merced County Department of Public Health and seek guidance on cleaning of premises and notifications to staff or students

Advise the student to self-monitor and BE ALERT for symptoms of COVID-19, especially a temperature, dry cough, loss of sense of smell or shortness of breath

Instructor will report the information to their Dean and HR

And always, practice good hygiene!

Wash your hands frequently

Avoid touching your face

Wipe down frequently touched surfaces regularly

Always wear a mask when in contact with others and in public areas

Practice social distancing

Every effort will be made to accommodate students in quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19 to maintain

instructional continuity within the laboratory class. In the event the student is unable to complete the class then

the student can either work with the instructor to explore other options or utilize the COVID-19 Excused

Withdrawal (EW).

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If an Employee tests positive for COVID-19

Supervisor will inform the employee to stay home

Supervisor or designee will interview employee to determine “close contacts” and will gather names of employees in their department and notify the next level manager

Manager notifies HR

HR will contact Merced County Department of Public Health and seek guidance on cleaning of premises and notifications to staff

Advise the employee to self-monitor and BE ALERT for symptoms of COVID-19, especially a temperature, dry cough, loss of sense of smell or shortness of breath

Advise the employee of leaves available under the FFCR/refer the employee to HR

Supervisor will report the information to HR

And always, practice good hygiene!

Wash your hands frequently

Avoid touching your face

Wipe down frequently touched surfaces regularly

Always wear a mask when in contact with others and in public areas

Practice social distancing

The Office of Instruction will make every effort to maintain instructional continuity for classes impacted by

instructors quarantined or isolated due to COVID-19 (e.g. short-term sub).

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Ensuring the Campus Community Follows Health Department Guidelines In addition to adhering to state guidance and Executive Orders, Merced College Senior Administration works

directly with the Merced County Department of Public Health to develop plans for return to work, reopening,

and in response to potential and positive COVID-19 exposures. The Merced County Department of Public Health

emails a daily update to inform the College’s Senior Administration. The data from that report is published on

their COVID-19 webpage (link below).

Senior Administration also participates in Chancellor’s Office COVID-19 webinars as well as trainings and updates

provided by our legal counsel and risk management JPA. These webinars, trainings, and professional connections

ensure Merced College receives the most up-to-date compliance information.

Updates from Health Department California state-level guidance and data tracking can be found here: https://covid19.ca.gov/

Merced Country Department of Public Health guidance and data tracking can be found here:

https://www.co.merced.ca.us/82/Public-Health

Privacy The protection of employee and student privacy is as vital as the protection of employee and student health and

welfare. In cases of an immediate risk to health and welfare, the College may reveal necessary personal

information to the local health department. However, that sharing of information is extremely limited and

controlled. Employees and students should refrain from sharing health information about others unless engaged

in a contact tracing interview or lawfully compelled to do so.

For information on your rights to privacy as they pertain to COVID-19, please visit the following links:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Employers and Health Information in the Workplace

US Department of Education Student Privacy Policy Office FERPA and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19)

EEOC discrimination/retaliation for a medical condition
https://covid19.ca.gov/https://www.co.merced.ca.us/82/Public-Healthhttps://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/employers-health-information-workplace/index.htmlhttps://studentprivacy.ed.gov/sites/default/files/resource_document/file/FERPA%20and%20Coronavirus%20Frequently%20Asked%20Questions.pdfhttps://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination

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