COVID-19 EOC Transportation Policy

Statement

Rochester EOC (REOC) has implemented a transportation policy aimed at limiting the transmission of disease, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and subsequent pandemic. Decisions are guided by many factors including but not limited to: the epidemiology of the disease, the disease’s response (if any) to anti-viral or other medications, the availability of effective medications, specific at-risk groups, and the proximity of confirmed infection to a particular locale.

The REOC Dean/Executive Director, in consultation with SUNY Brockport and the University Center for Academic and Workforce Development (UCAWD), determined the appropriate initiation and requirement of a transportation policy and other safety measures to implement.  Federal, state, and local governing authorities may provide guidance in making the determination, and those authorities are likely to follow Center for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. In addition, measures regarding social distancing and donning of personal protective equipment (PPE) have been implemented based on the epidemiology of the disease.

Purpose/Scope
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, REOC has adopted this COVID-19 ROCHESTER EOC TRANSPORTATION POLICY. This policy implements measures in order to ensure the health and safety of REOC’s community.

Applicability
All employees and students are affected by this policy.

Van
15-Passenger Van
REOC has updated the transportation policy for the 15-passenger van during the COVID-19 pandemic. The driver and one student will be the only occupants of the vehicle.

Capacity
One occupant: Driver and one student.

Cleaning and Disinfection

• Driver or maintenance personnel will clean/disinfect the van and keys before and after each use.
• Personnel responsible for cleaning and disinfecting will log in each occurrence on maintenance log sheet.
• The vehicle operator will use fresh air settings.

Cleaning and Disinfection Protocol

• Driver to wipe down surfaces and touch points, to include door handles, seats, steering wheel, and all exposed surfaces several times day.
• Rigorous cleaning/disinfecting of bus will be conducted weekly.

Communication
Communication posted on the REOC website within policy section.

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)
REOC has suspended personal transport with the SUV during the COVID-19 pandemic. The driver will be the only occupant of the vehicle. The SUV will be utilized to transport materials only.

Capacity
One occupant: Driver

Cleaning and Disinfection Protocol

• Driver or maintenance personnel will clean/disinfect the SUV and keys before and after each use.
• Personnel responsible for cleaning and disinfecting will log in each occurrence on maintenance log sheet.
• The vehicle operator will use fresh air settings.
• Driver to wipe down surfaces and touch points, to include door handles, seats, and any exposed surfaces several times day.
• Rigorous cleaning/disinfecting of bus will be conducted weekly.

This policy will remain in effect until further notice.

Approval: September 23, 2020
Category Name: Student

Responsible Department: REOC Dean/Executive Director
Contact: Dr. Roosevelt Mareus

Links to Related Procedures and Information

CDC Covid-19 Transportation Information
NYS Covid-19 Information
CDC Covid-19 Symptom Information
Harassment and Discrimination Policy (REOC adopts SUNY Brockport Policy)

Adopted
By: REOC Leadership Team
Date: September 23, 2020