ZSFG Employee Screening Form
ZSFG-SPECIFIC FAQ FOR UCSF RESEARCH
Selected Announcements and Guidance from DPH and the UCSF Office of Research
A full list of communications from the Office of Research regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) Related Guidance to Researchers can be found at https://research.ucsf.edu/.
March 5, 2021 - Category 3 clinical research density will increase from 25% to 50% on Monday, March 8, 2021.
January 28, 2021 - Category 3 clinical research density will increase from 12.5% to 25% on Monday, February 1, 2021.
January 22, 2021 - Allowable laboratory research density will increase to 50% on Monday, January 25, 2021. On-site Category 3 clinical research will remain at 12.5% density.
January 6, 2021 - Effective January 14th, staff screening is transitioning to online screening only.
December 31, 2020 - ZSFG Return to Work Guidance has been updated:
- Employees who return from international travel are mandated to quarantine for 10 days with testing offered between day 5-9 from date of return.
- Emloyees who return from domestic travel outside of the Bay area may continue to work if asymptomatic but are strongly recommended to quarantine for 10 days. Testing may be offered to those with significant risk of domestic travel-related exposure.
- Although there is no explicit statement on HR/leave guidance in the linked document, OHS will counsel employees to contact managers/supervisors regarding travel-related leave. We understand it that travel-related time off will not be considered covid leave, but personal/vacation time.
Previous Announcements and Guidance from DPH and the UCSF Office of Research
ZSFG-Specific FAQ for the Gradual Increase of UCSF Research Activity
This FAQ addresses aspects of this initiative that are unique and specific to ZSFG and is not intended to reiterate information provided in the UCSF guidance. It represents the best current knowledge and will be continually updated as new information becomes available.
If you have questions about the ZSFG-specific policy, please email [email protected].
For questions about the UCSF policy, please email [email protected].
Screening
What screening policy applies at ZSFG?
What happens if I screen positive at one of the ZSFG screening stations (Building 5, Building 25, or Buildings 80/90), or when using the online screening form?
How do we know if people have been screened?
If a visitor who is not affiliated with UCSF or DPH needs to come to a non-clinical building at ZSFG, will they be allowed to do so? How should they comply with screening and masking requirements?
What is the return to work policy for someone who is symptomatic with upper respiratory illness, or tests positive for COVID-19?
Masking/PPE
What is the masking policy at ZSFG?
Will masks be provided by UCSF or DPH or will my group be expected to purchase them?
How do we get hand sanitizer in our area?
Access & Security
During which hours will ZSFG badges provide access to the red brick buildings?
What is ZSFG doing to keep staff safe on campus and to keep buildings secure from unauthorized access, especially during off-hours shift work implemented to comply with lab capacity limits?
Facilities
Who cleans the research spaces?
What are the cleaning measures in place for UCSF research spaces and associated administrative areas (non-clinical space) at ZSFG?
What safety precautions do custodians in the red brick buildings take to prevent spread of contamination from one room to the next?
Who should UCSF research and administrative staff contact with questions about custodial services and keeping spaces clean?
Is the air flow safe in my workspace?
What are the parking and transportation options at ZSFG during this time?
Will signs and markings be put in place to remind people about limiting capacity in areas with limited space, and keeping a 6-foot distance?
What if our assigned space doesn't provide enough room for people to stay 6 feet apart?
Clinical Research
I have a current approved ZSFG Research Protocol; what additional approvals do I need to restart research at ZSFG?
If a research subject needs to be tested in advance of a research study (for example, if it is clinical research that involves procedures that induce cough, sneezing or otherwise increase risk of aerosolization), what is the process to do that at ZSFG?
If a research subject screens positive for COVID-19, what instructions should be given to the patient?
What are the PPE requirements for researchers in clinical areas, such as the ED, ICU?
What are the PPE requirements for research subject interviews in non-clinical areas?
Wet Lab Research
Who do I need to notify if people and labs are returning to the ZSFG Campus?
What is being done to ensure that labs at ZSFG are compliant with safety requirements for laboratory research?
If an outside vendor needs to come to ZSFG to provide a service call on an instrument, will they be allowed to do so? How should they comply with screening and masking requirements?
Additional Information
Who should I contact with further questions about current policy for research activity?