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Faculty & Staff-COVID

BCC Welcomes Back all of our Valued Employees! Below are important resources for your convenience. Please feel free to reach out to Human Resources with any questions or concerns at hr@barstow.edu
Decision Trees:
Staff/Faculty
 
Contact HR
 
Request for PPE/Cleaning

FAQs

1. What should I do if I test positive for COVID-19?
  • Do not come to campus.
  • Seek guidance from supervisor to discuss next steps. If you have additional questions, you should contact Valerie Wendlandt-Human Resources Specialist – Leaves and Benefits (temp) at HR@barstow.edu, ext. 7232 in Human Resources.
  • Report your positive results on the BCC Self Reporting.
  • You may need to isolate for up to 10 days.
  • Isolation may end if:
    • You test negative, symptoms have significantly improved, and you are fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication).
    • At least 5 days have passed since onset of symptoms.
    • You followed up with HR before coming on campus.
2. What should I do if I am in close contact or have been potentially exposed to COVID-19?
  • If you have symptoms or have tested positive, please do not come to campus.
  • Report exposure on the BCC Self Reporting and communicate with supervisor and Human Resources.
  • Current guidance from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the CDC apply.
    • If the guidance does not align the strictest guidance applies.
    • Guidance may include the following:
      • If no symptoms are present, no need to quarantine at this time.
      • Wear a mask for 10 days after exposure.
      • You should test after 5 days of exposure.
      • Monitor symptoms closely.
        • If you develop symptoms or test positive, DO NOT COME TO CAMPUS and follow guidance for testing positive for COVID-19.
3. When do I need to wear a mask on campus?
  • You may choose to mask at any time.
  • Wear a well-fitting mask if you have been in close contact to someone with COVID-19.
  • If you or a family member are at high risk of getting sick.
4. When do I need to isolate?
  • You should isolate if you test positive for COVID-19.
  • If you are experiencing symptoms related to COVID-19.
5. When can isolation end?
  • You are cleared by Human Resources to return to campus.
  • A minimum of 5 days have passed since the onset of symptoms.
    • Your symptoms have significantly improved, and you have been fever free for 24 hours (without the use of fever reducing medication).
  • You test negative for COVID-19.
6. Where can I get testing?
  • Rapid tests are available upon request through Human Resources.

  • Contact your health care provider.

7. Is there COVID Leave available?
  • No, COVID Leave expired on December 31, 2022.
  • Employees who need to take time off for a COVID related situation may use their available Sick or Vacation time.
  • Some departments may have remote work available. Please contact your supervisor if you believe you are feeling well enough to work remotely.
8. Is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) available?
  • Employees may request PPE such as masks and hand sanitizer by completing a work order with maintenance and operations (M&O).
  • Employees may request an additional work area cleaning by completing a work order with maintenance and operations (M&O)    

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