Weekly COVID-19 Safety Update – Nov. 3, 2020
Welcome to the Research Insider Weekly COVID-19 Safety Update. This update will offer easy access to campus resources for the SOM. The buttons below are clickable and link to important procedural information; they will remain on this message each week for your reference. In addition, this message will feature updated safety news for the week. These weekly safety updates will be archived on the Important Phase 2 Research Ramp-Up Information webpage.
 
1. If you or a visitor to your unit on the SOM campus is confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19:
 
1. Follow the Steps Here to Report the Case

   AND 

2. Report the Case to Vice Dean for Basic Science Research, Geoff Abbott

2. For Information on COVID-19 Safety Policies and How to Report a Safety Concern:
 
HR Reporting Concerns

3. For General Information on Safety Issues or Procedures:
 
Visit the COVID-19 Safety Hub

 

New This Week: Virtual Holiday Celebrations

Associate Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Executive Ramona Agrela announced today that in-person holiday celebrations are prohibited this year due to the pandemic. Please read the full announcement below:
 
"It’s the time of year when many of us look forward to celebrating the holidays with one another.  In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and out of an abundance of caution and concern for the health of everyone in our community, UCI Health has made the difficult decision to prohibit in-person celebratory gatherings at this time. However, we can still enjoy the season with virtual celebrations. 

As a reminder, in-person business meetings are strongly discouraged unless the meeting is critically important and at least six feet can be maintained between attendees. Masks should also be worn, and all surfaces should be sanitized before and after the meeting.

Please contact your Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) with any questions and ideas on how to hold virtual holiday celebrations."

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Geoff Abbott
Vice Dean, Basic Research | Senior Associate Dean, Academic Personnel
UCI School of Medicine