• Employees will not report to work if they are feeling ill or are demonstrating any symptoms of illness.  

• Physical distancing and hand hygiene practices will be implemented. 

• ASGE IT&T will continue to review and update safety protocols on a regular basis adjusting to current guidelines.

ASGE IT&T will go above and beyond from what is already done to keep learners and team members healthy and safe.

• Public Spaces: ASGE IT&T operations staff will be servicing the public spaces and high touch areas with EP-approved recommended cleaning supplies and increased frequency.

Meeting, Bioskills and Simulation Spaces: An elevated level of sanitation will be maintained using hospital-grade disinfectants when cleaning surfaces, floors and high-touch areas.

• The filters of our HVAC systems have all been changed and upgraded for maximum air filtration
• All meeting spaces are equipped with hand-sanitizer dispensers 
• Social distancing must be respected 
• Meeting spaces are limited to 50% of capacity 

• Gathering in common areas is allowed so long as social distancing is respected, and all attendees are wearing masks.
• ASGE staff will be servicing the public spaces and high touch areas with recommended cleaning supplies with increased frequency.
• All guests are expected to wash/sanitize hands before returning to activities in meeting space and laboratory.
• There will be hand-sanitizer stations and disinfectant wipes available throughout the facility for your convenience
• Locker Rooms are limited to:  
  • MEN’s Locker Room - 6 people at a time 
  • WOMEN’s - 6 people at a time.
• We ask that attendees arrive wearing their own scrubs. Scrubs will not be available but may be provided on a per case basis. 
• Locker room keys are available at Reception area and are sterilized every day at the end of event.
• Storage will be provided for personal articles if need be and should not be carried through the facility

• Plan to arrive early (e.g. 45 minutes is suggested) for your program to ensure that the sign in process is quick and smooth
•   A Bioskills Lab Agreement, Release of Liability, and Self-Attestation questionnaire must be signed and submitted upon arrival at the event. 
• Attendees are requested to arrive wearing scrubs when lab participation is scheduled to mitigate unnecessary contact in the locker rooms. 
  
• Use of mask is mandatory at all times within IT&T Center. Attendees without a mask will receive a surgical mask upon entering the building to be worn at all times. 
• Suggested CDC social distancing guidelines must be maintained throughout the building at all times.
  
• Hand sanitizing stations will be available for use upon arrival. 

• Meal service protocols will be enforced to reduce person-to-person contact. 

• Strict sanitation and food safety practices will be followed in all kitchens, including wearing gloves and masks.  

• Deep cleaning and ongoing disinfecting will be maintained on dining surfaces at the IT&T Center. Sanitation logs will be kept to monitor all cleaning activities.

• Boxed breakfasts and lunches only will be available until further notice. 

• We recommend strict adherence to enhanced handwashing guidelines before meals.

• Symptom and health screening of all catering staff will be maintained daily.

• All IT&T employees and support staff will wear masks throughout the day. 
• Full PPE will be required at all times in lab area.
• All training specimens from 2020 will undergo COVID-19 screening and standard serology reporting.
• Restructuring our labs to allow physical distancing between workstations. 
• Lab will be disinfected with proper cleaning products in between sessions and at the completion of each day. 

• IT&T is currently in Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan
  

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