Employee Requirements | Coronavirus Information

COVID-19 Vaccines are Strongly Encouraged, But Not Required

Thanks to declining COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations in the region, the state of California and the county of Los Angeles have eased COVID-19 prevention strategies. After considering the latest data and balancing risks and responsibilities at its April meeting, the Mt. San Antonio College Board of Trustees has decided not to renew the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for students taking classes on campus.Beginning this Summer Intersession, students may take in-person classes and use in-person services regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status.

Vaccines are Safe, Effective, Free

COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and free. They are highly effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death. Booster doses should be taken 5 months after the second dose of a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 2 months after a Johnson & Johnson dose. Individuals can choose which vaccine to receive as a booster dose. Learn more through theLos Angeles County Public Health vaccine website. Appointments for a vaccination or booster dose can be made athttps://myturn.ca.govas well as through major pharmacy chains.

Off-Site Employees

Employees who work off-site must adhere to the COVID-19 rules and regulations established by that location.

Accommodations

Employee accommodations are through Human Resources athraccommodations@mtsac.edu.

Face Coverings Strongly Encouraged

Mt. SAC follows public health requirements, Cal/OSHA workplace safety guidelines, as well as agreements with employee bargaining units. Face coverings are strongly recommended indoors, but not generally required. Some facilities or situations may require face coverings, such as when visiting the Student Health Center.

ACCOMMODATIONS:Questions related to masking requirements should be sent tohraccommodations@mtsac.edu.

Free COVID-19 Testing On Campus
PCR and Rapid Antigen Tests Available

• WHO: All on-campus employees and students can take a free COVID-19 PCR Test or Rapid Antigen Test on campus.
• HOW:Use your Cleared4 account to make an appointment. Those who cannot find their custom link canrequest another link to their Cleared4 account.
• WHERE & WHEN:Building 26, Room 26A-2634, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Building 6, Room 160, Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Rapid Antigen Testing for Those COVID-19 Positive

• WHO: Mounties who are COVID-19 positive should immediately notify the Contact Tracing Department through theonline Health Check Form, calling (909) 274-6900 or emailingcontacttracing@mtsac.edu. Contact Tracers will help them understand their isolation requirements as well as identify close contacts. Employees should also notify their managers. Following public health and Cal/OSHA guidelines, isolation can end and individuals may return to campusafterDay 5, as long as symptoms are not present or are resolving, and anantigen test collected on Day 5 or later tests negative. COVID-19 positive employees are required to take the proctored COVID-19 antigen test on Day 5 if they have no fever without fever reducing medication and they have no symptoms or their symptoms have improved. Employees who test negative on the antigen test are required to return to work on campus on Day 6.

Use Cleared4 to Upload Records and Track Testing

• WHO: Everyone has received multiple emails from Cleared4 on behalf of the college to open their custom Cleared4 link. Those who cannot find their custom link should check their email junk mail folder orrequest another Cleared4 account claim link.
  • From Line: Mt. San Antonio College
  • Email Address: no-reply@cleared4work.com
• KEEP TRACK:The mobile friendlyCleared4link will help you make a free testing appointment and keep track of results. Anyone without a confirmed vaccination record will receive a reminder email with a custom link to the Cleared4 app. The reminder will be sent to their Mt. SAC email addresses and mobile phones (if the number is available on record). They can also add a mobile number under “Profile.”
• CONNECT HEALTH DATA: Through Cleared4, you can upload your vaccination evidence AND testing records fromverifiedoutside agencies, such as Kaiser, Healthvana, major pharmacies and more. Log into the app and choose “Connect Your Health Data” then follow the prompts.

Handling COVID-19 Symptoms and Exposure

STAY HOME IF SICK:As a reminder, anyone with COVID-19 symptoms should stay home. COVID-19 symptoms include fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, body aches, headache, new loss of taste/smell, sore throat, runny nose, congestion, sneezing, nausea, diarrhea, and so on.

FILL OUT A HEALTH CHECK:To report symptoms or exposure to COVID-19, fill out anEmployee Health Check Form. This form is critical to trigger a campus response from Contract Tracers, Public Safety, Custodial Services and more. Employees should also notify their managers.

ISOLATION AND QUARANTINE:Work with our Contact Tracing Department if you have questions or concerns about your isolation and quarantine requirements. Mt. SAC follows guidelines from LA County Public Health as well as Cal/OSHA.Isolationkeeps someone who is sick or tested positive for COVID-19 without symptoms away from others. In Los Angeles County, if you have COVID-19, you must: (1) isolate yourself, (2) wear a mask indoors and outdoors) and (3) tell your close contacts they have been exposed and need to follow instructions for close contacts. Learn more aboutIsolation guidelinesLos Angeles County public health.Quarantineis used to keep someone who has been exposed to a person with COVID-19 away from others. They are sometimes called close contacts. Quarantine helps prevent the spread of disease before a person knows they are sick or if they are infected with the virus without feeling symptoms. Read more onQuarantine guidelinesfrom Los Angeles County public health. It's important for employees to follow Contact Tracing's instructions as they must also follow Cal/OSHA workplace requirements.

CONTACT TRACERS:与我们的接触者追踪司合作，进一步了解如何应对症状和接触COVID-19，并确定需要采取额外预防措施的密切接触者。Phone: (909) 274-6900,Email:contacttracing@mtsac.edu

Safety Protocols and Procedures

• COVID-19 Prevention Program- February 2022
• Custodial Protocol (PDF)- Refer to Los Angeles County Guidelines as of September 2021
• Campus sponsor procedures for visitors on campus
• Visitor protocols and procedures for reporting to Mt. SAC Campus

Mt. SAC Employee Counseling Center (ECC)

Services

• In-Person Counseling
  • Counseling sessions at our on-site location for employees who prefer face-to-face appointments. Bldg. 7 | Rm. 1107
• Telehealth
  • Counseling and other mental health services provided through a HIPAA compliant Zoom platform
• Additional Services
  • Departmental Workshops
  • Topic Specific Groups
  • Consultations
  • “Mindful Hour” Trainings
  • Resources & Referrals
  • Spanish Services Available

Request Forms for PPE and Face Coverings

Mt. SAC is providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for employees to use during Mt. SAC business, such as running a class or working on campus.

Classes and Offices have already been stocked with safety kits. Additional kits are available through Division Offices. Managers may use thisOnline PPE Request Formto contact the Risk Management Office for additional supplies.

The College will provide N95 respirators in two scenarios: (1) to any unvaccinated employee who works with others indoors or in a vehicle and who requests one and (2) where there is a major outbreak, to any employees in the exposed group for voluntary use. The respirator must be the right size, and the employee should follow the information on Page 16 of the Return to Work Guide (provided above) for instruction on how to get a good “seal,” or fit. Employees may request an N-95 mask through theOnline PPE Request Form.

Mandatory Training Before Coming to Campus

Employees working on campus should review the college’s Return to Work Guide before coming to campus. It is available in the links on this page.

Due to the serious threats related to COVID-19, Mt. SAC is requiring all employees that work on campus to take training related to the coronavirus. This training has been mandated by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Managers have been asked to assign three training videos to all employees: (1) Coronavirus Awareness; (2) Coronavirus: Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Workplace; and (3) Coronavirus: Reopening Your Organization. These training videos about 30 minutes to view. Employees can also find these training videos through POD Connect atwww.greentechce.com/pod.

HEERF Reporting

Mt. SAC has received federal stimulus funding to support students and defray the costs associated with running the college through the pandemic. Learn more atwww.greentechce.com/heerf

COVID-19 Posters and Signage

Marketing & Communication developed COVID-19 signage that clings to door entrances and can be posted inside entrances.

• POSTERS - 11x17 Posters are available through the Marketing and Communication Office. Contact Cynthia Orr at (909) 274-4121 orcorr@mtsac.edufor supplies.
• POSTERS - Digital Downloads are available on the Marketing website atwww.greentechce.com/marketing.
• Poster Displays will be distributed across campus as they come in, prioritizing areas with in-person classes. Due to the supply shortage, thesewill be slowly distributed across campus as soon as they are available.

Cal/OSHA Covid-19 Resources

What is a coronavirus?

How to protect yourself

Myth-busters

Travel advice

CDC general coronavirus information(what it is, symptoms, prevention)

Information for communities, schools, and businesses

Information for travel

California Department of Public Health

LA County Public Health - General information about coronavirus