March 2, 2020 – MTI College is closely monitoring the emerging public health issue regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The College is staying current with information provided by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the California Department of Public Health and the Sacramento County Department of Health Services. Our goal is to provide relevant communication on this matter as necessary, while following the precautions outlined by these health departments. Furthermore, the College is approaching the situation in phases. Currently, there are no known cases of infection or exposure to the virus within the campus community. As such, we are currently in a phase of preparation in the event of exposure to our community, and prevention to reduce that risk of exposure. Face Masks At this point in time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are not recommending that uninfected individuals wear face masks to limit exposure to disease. However, out of an abundance of caution, the College has increased its supply of masks and will have them available to all students, faculty, and staff upon request. Please see your department chair to obtain a mask. The global availability of masks is low, so please limit your request to one mask at this time. Disinfection The campus is regularly cleaned by the janitorial staff. In addition to this cleaning, members of the Technical Services and Healthcare departments are routinely disinfecting common areas with sterilizing wipes that are rated for use against COVID-19. Individual Precautions It is important that all members of our community are making a conscious effort to follow these guidelines from the CDC to help prevent the spread of disease:
Staying Home The most important means of preventing the spread of disease is to STAY HOME if you are feeling ill. No matter how insignificant you feel your symptoms are, it is imperative that you stay home and seek medical care until you have been cleared to return to school by a physician. If you do not have a primary care provider, there are local facilities that offer low or no cost primary care and behavioral health services to individuals that qualify. Some of these facilities are listed below.
Sacramento, CA 95820
Placerville, CA 95667
We understand the concerns associated with missing work or class time, but, above all else, preventing the spread of infection must be our top priority. With that in mind, MTI College is committed to providing opportunities to those who miss class time due to illness with the resources and information necessary to stay current in their studies. Since the appropriate remedies will vary depending on the courses an individual student is enrolled in, students missing class should contact the Director of Student Services, Rosamaria Cerezo, to coordinate a plan to maintain their class progress during their absence. Paul Mitchell the School students should contact the Future Professional Advisor, Nikki Montgomery. Their contact information is below.
We will continue to closely monitor the health of all community members and follow the guidelines provided by federal, state, and local authorities. As mentioned above, we are approaching this incident in phases and a campus closure is not being considered at this time. While other private or public colleges may be considering this option, each college’s circumstances are unique and given what is known at this time, we strongly believe suspending classes at MTI would be premature and not in the best interest of those we serve. As the situation develops and new guidance becomes available from state and federal agencies, we will adjust our tactics accordingly and communicate them to the campus community. For more information regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), please see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website. For more information on health and safety at MTI College, please see the Safety on Campus Manual. For further questions, please contact your program director or supervisor. The post MTI College Statement Regarding COVID-19 (2019 Novel Coronavirus) appeared first on MTI College. from https://mticollege.edu/blog/mti-news/mti-college-statement-regarding-covid-19-2019-novel-coronavirus/
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