[Important Information for Employees] Employee POOL Testing Wednesday October 7 Algonquin Dining Hall

[Kathleen Camelo]

Dear Faculty and Staff,

SUNY Plattsburgh is committed to the health and safety of our campus
community. In an effort to monitor for the presence of SARS-COV-2
(COVID-19) in our campus population, we have been conducting pool
surveillance testing of students for the past five weeks.  Pool testing
allows us to quickly identify and address any potential outbreaks within
our campus community.  At this time, we are expanding the pool surveillance
testing program to include faculty, staff, Research Foundation and CAS
employees.

As an employee, you are expected to participate in the pool testing
program, on Wednesday, October 7th between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon and 1:00
p.m.- 4:00 p.m..  It is critical to the health and safety of our campus
community during this pandemic that we have full participation.  We
understand that many employees may not normally work on a Wednesday,
however, we are asking that you participate, if at all possible.  It is
critical that all employees who are actively reporting for on-campus work
be tested.

Surveillance pool testing is easy and involves you swabbing your mouth.  To
understand what to expect during the pool testing process, please watch
this brief video <https://vimeo.com/447268833/5229da41b6>.

Participating in the pool testing is simple; please do the following:

Step 1: Before your testing day, you must create a COVID-19 surveillance
account and register

online by using this link <https://www.suny-covid-test.com/>.  You will be
asked to create a password for your account, enter your banner ID number
and health insurance information.  If a pool result is positive, Upstate
Medical University will immediately re-test the individual samples within
the pool to identify which person has COVID 19.  Upstate Medical University
will seek reimbursement from your health insurer should they need to test
your individual sample.

Step 2: Employee testing is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct 7, 2020.  You will
need to come to Algonquin Dining Hall (next to Adirondack hall) according
to your last name as follows:


   -

   Last name begins with A - CH scheduled for 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
   -

   Last name begins with CI - F scheduled for 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
   -

   Last name begins with G – K scheduled for 11:00 – 12:00 noon
   -

   Last name begins with L – M scheduled for 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
   -

   Last name begins with N – R scheduled for 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
   -

   Last name begins with S – Z scheduled for 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
   -

   Remember to complete the registration process online
   <https://www.suny-covid-test.com/> before coming to Algonquin Dining
   Hall for your test.


Upon arrival, follow the signs to the pool testing entrance.  Please
maintain six (6) feet of distance from others and wear your mask. The
testing process is quick and easy, and involves swabbing your mouth, not
your nose.

Step 3: You must bring your Plattsburgh ID card, Banner ID number, COVID
test account password and your personal mobile device (e.g. smartphone or
tablet) to the testing site.  Employees without access to a mobile device
will be assisted with the final stage of the registration process, at the
testing site.  However, it is required that all employees complete the
initial registration process online (Step 1) in advance of arrival at
Algonquin Hall.

On the Day of your Test:

   -

   No eating or drinking prior to the test: You must not eat or drink
   anything, including chewing gum, mints or lozenges for 30 minutes prior
   to your test;
   -

   No Teeth Brushing and Mouthwash: You should not have brushed your teeth
   or used mouthwash within the past 3 hours of reporting for your test;
   -

   No Smoking/Vaping: You must abstain from smoking, vaping or using
   smokeless tobacco products for 30 minutes prior to the test.


Thank you for your cooperation and participation in this important process
aimed at supporting the health and safety of our campus community. If you
have questions about the pool testing process, please email
healthcenter at plattsburgh.edu or call at 518-564-2187.

We appreciate your ongoing efforts to keep our campus community safe and
healthy. Please remain vigilant, abide by the Cardinal Pledge and always
comply with the Social Distancing and Face Covering Policy

Sincerely,

Dr. Kathleen Camelo

Director of Student Health & Counseling

Cardinal Pledge

I will wear a mask, practice social distancing, wash my hands, avoid large
social gatherings/parties, stay home when sick and inform the Health Center.

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*Kathleen Camelo, M.D.*
Director
Student Health and Counseling Center
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY  12901
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