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*when the task requires the use of a NIOSH-approved respirator, or | *when the task requires the use of a NIOSH-approved respirator, or | ||
*when pertaining to children under the age of 2 years. | *when pertaining to children under the age of 2 years. | ||
*See section on Requesting Alternatives below | *See section on [https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/Face_Covering#Requesting_Alternatives Requesting Alternatives] below | ||
Facial coverings are also required in outdoor settings on the UNMC campuses if safe social distancing and gathering practices are not possible unless subject to an exception. This policy shall remain in effect until further guidance is provided from the Office of the Chancellor. | Facial coverings are also required in outdoor settings on the UNMC campuses if safe social distancing and gathering practices are not possible unless subject to an exception. This policy shall remain in effect until further guidance is provided from the Office of the Chancellor. | ||
==Reason for Policy== | ==Reason for Policy== | ||
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===Wearing and Caring for One's Facial Covering=== | ===Wearing and Caring for One's Facial Covering=== | ||
Each individual is responsible to care for their own facial covering. Disposable facial coverings are to be discarded as ordinary refuse after a single day’s use. Reusable cloth facial coverings should be washed regularly. Reusable face shields should be cleaned thoroughly with soap and hot water after each day’s use. Facial coverings that are visibly soiled or in poor condition should not be used. | Each individual is responsible to care for their own facial covering. Disposable facial coverings are to be discarded as ordinary refuse after a single day’s use. Reusable cloth facial coverings should be washed regularly. Reusable face shields should be cleaned thoroughly with soap and hot water after each day’s use. Facial coverings that are visibly soiled or in poor condition should not be used. | ||
Additional Protective Measures | ===Additional Protective Measures=== | ||
This policy on facial coverings complements other important community and self-protection measures which are to be consistently practiced by all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. These measures include: | This policy on facial coverings complements other important community and self-protection measures which are to be consistently practiced by all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. These measures include: | ||
*Staying home if you are sick. | *Staying home if you are sick. | ||
*Before coming to the UNMC campus, self- | *Before coming to the UNMC campus, self-monitoring for any potential COVID-19 symptoms using evidence-based screening, such as the [https://www.unmc.edu/news.cfm?match=25636 1-Check COVID mobile app] (on Android and iOS devices). | ||
*Washing hands frequently throughout the day and specifically doing so after contacting high-risk surfaces such as sinks, toilet handles, doorknobs and the like. | *Washing hands frequently throughout the day and specifically doing so after contacting high-risk surfaces such as sinks, toilet handles, doorknobs and the like. | ||
*Refraining from touching the face, eyes, nose, and mouth. | *Refraining from touching the face, eyes, nose, and mouth. | ||
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==Additional Information== | ==Additional Information== | ||
*[mailto:unmchealthsecurity@unmc.edu UNMC Office of Health Security] | *[mailto:unmchealthsecurity@unmc.edu UNMC Office of Health Security] | ||
*[http://www.unmc.edu/ehs/ Environmental Health & Safety Department], 402.559.6356 | |||
*[mailto:unmcsecurityoffice@unmc.edu UNMC Campus Security], 402.559.5111 | *[mailto:unmcsecurityoffice@unmc.edu UNMC Campus Security], 402.559.5111 | ||
*UNMC Policy No. 1098, [https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/Corrective/Disciplinary_Action Corrective and Disciplinary Action] | *UNMC Policy No. 1098, [https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/Corrective/Disciplinary_Action Corrective and Disciplinary Action] | ||
*[https://www.unmc.edu/news.cfm?match=25636 1-Check COVID mobile app] (on Android and iOS devices) | |||
*[https://info.unmc.edu/safety/safety-office/policies-resources/index.html UNMC Safety Resources] | *[https://info.unmc.edu/safety/safety-office/policies-resources/index.html UNMC Safety Resources] | ||
*[ | *[cdc.gov Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] | ||
:*[https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Coronavirus Information and Tools] | :*[https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Coronavirus Information and Tools] | ||
:*[https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html Coronavirus Preventive Measures] | :*[https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html Coronavirus Preventive Measures] | ||