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<blockquote>Jeff Gilliard wrote:

We implemented our EOP Interim Contingency today, here is the memo as approved by the board and sent to CIE. Please feel free to share, copy paste or use in any helpful manner. Yesterday one of our Clinical sites closed its doors to students until June 2020, everyone else still open for now. Cheers everyone, we will get through this together!

To: EMETSEEI/EMETS Students, Staff and Faculty

From: Jeffery D. Gilliard, Pres/CEO &amp; EMETSEEI Board of Directors

Subject: Interim Guidance for EMETSEEI students for COVID-19.

Date: 16 MAR 2020

Interim measure start date: 18 March 2020

Resume normal operations: 6 April 2020

The safety, security and good health of our students, registrants, staff and partners are of the highest priority for the EMETSEI Institute Inc. Considering the evolving COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation, I wanted to personally update you, to ensure you’re informed on our response.

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) virus, and we are learning more about it every day. There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19. At this point, the best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to the virus that causes it. Stopping transmission (spread) of the virus through everyday practices is the best way to keep people healthy. Learn more about <A href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html">COVID-19</A>.

To be clear, older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. If you are concerned about yourself or a loved one more information is available at <A href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/high-risk-complications.html">If You Are at Higher Risk</A>

In Florida and across the nation health officials are taking steps to prevent community spread of COVID-19 into US communities. Institutions of higher education (IHE) play an important role in this effort. Through collaboration and coordination with local health departments, EMETSEEI will disseminate information about the disease and its potential transmission to our students, staff, and faculty. EMETSEEI is prepared to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among their students, staff, and faculty as local health officials identify such needs.

For the safety of our students, staff and visitors effective Wednesday 18 March 2020 we will conduct business as usual Mon-Friday 0900-1700 for staff.

Our current EMT classes will be following these interim protective measures. All students shall continue their course work from home and follow their current syllabus as if they were in the classroom.

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 <LI>1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Labs time will be suspended until we resume our regular scheduled class format. They will be made up and all skills performed when regular session commences.</LI>

<LI>2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each day of your normal scheduled classroom time you will call in between 0845 and 0900 for clock in and wellness screening. Between 1445 and 1500 you will call the office for your end of day clock out and wellness check.</LI>

<LI>a.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monday &amp; Wednesday Clock in and wellness check 0845-0900, Clock out and wellness check 1445 and 1500.</LI>

<LI>b.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tuesday &amp; Thursday Clock in and wellness check 0845-0900, Clock out and wellness check 1445 and 1500.</LI>

<LI>c.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any day that there is a scheduled proctored exam. You must call in the day before or the Friday prior to schedule a time to come in and take the exam.</LI>

<LI>3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Faculty advisement times:</LI>

You will receive an email each day to join a video conference that will be opened during the given times. Once you have asked any questions you may have you will then end your call on your end. This service is being handled through our skype account (emetsskype). You do not have to have Skype to participate, just click on the link and follow the instructions. If you have problems, you may simply call the office 321-417-5151 or email your questions to student@emetseeiinstitute.com.

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 <LI>4)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; When we are notified that student clinicals will be suspended in accordance to local actions by the Hospitals, Brevard County Fire Rescue and Coastal Health Systems of Brevard. We will notify you.</LI>

<LI>&nbsp;They will resume at the discretion and notification by each department. We will keep students informed of their actions.</LI>

<LI>5)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each Friday we will communicate via your email any updates or changes to these interim measures. Stay tuned to your local health department and CDC recommendations as well.</LI>
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In no way will this effect your graduation date or State of Florida eligibility to test for EMT or Paramedic.

COVID-19 informational resources: Here are some fact sheets and <A href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/index.html">information sources</A>:

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 <LI>Information about COVID-19 available through <A href="https://www.cdc.gov/publichealthgateway/healthdirectories/healthdepartments.html">state</A> and <A href="https://www.naccho.org/membership/lhd-directory">localexternal icon</A>&nbsp;health departments</LI>

<LI>General fact sheets to help students, staff, faculty, and their families understand COVID-19 and the steps they can take to protect themselves:</LI>

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 <LI><A href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf">What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)pdf icon</A></LI>

<LI><A href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/steps-when-sick.html">What to do if you are sick with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)</A></LI>

<LI><A href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/stop-the-spread-of-germs.pdf">Stop the spread of germs – help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses like COVID-19pdf icon</A></LI>

<LI><A href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/share-facts.html">Share facts about COVID-19 to help prevent stigma</A></LI>
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<LI>CDC information for students, staff, and faculty who have recently traveled back to the United States from areas where CDC has identified community spread of coronavirus:</LI>

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 <LI>A list of countries where community spread of COVID-19 is occurring can be found: <A href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html">Coronavirus Disease 2019 Information for Travel</A></LI>
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For guidance for students, staff, or faculty who plan to travel, or have recently traveled, to areas with community spread of COVID-19, refer to CDC’s <A href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/faqs.html">FAQ for travelers</A> and COVID-19 travel <A href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html">website</A>. For specific guidance on foreign exchange and study abroad programs, see CDC’s guidance on student foreign travel for IHE.

EMETSEEI Institute Inc, working together with local health departments, have an important role in slowing the spread of disease. EMETSEEI’s efforts will help ensure students, staff, and faculty have safe and healthy environments in which to learn and work. We welcome questions from students, staff, faculty, and visitors from throughout the community. With that I personally thank you for your patience during this difficult time, know that our actions are directly related to your safety and the safety of our community.

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