Prevention of Infection Spread Manual for Teachers

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Bolded part: updated on November 21

September 1, 2020
Hosei University

Manual for Preventing the Spread of Infectious Diseases in Face-to-Face Teaching (for faculty)

Introduction

From the fall semester of 2020, classes at Hosei University will be conducted according to the action level of the Action Policy on New Coronavirus Infections.
This manual summarizes the points that teachers should pay attention to from the viewpoint of conducting face-to-face classes. We hope you will find it useful.
We will also send the same manual to students in order to prevent the spread of infection.

1 Basic requests to prevent the spread of infection

(1) Avoid unnecessary outings and crowded places on a daily basis.
(2) Please make it a habit to take your temperature every morning and check your physical condition daily.
(3) Wear a mask on campus except in the following cases
　In physical education classes, etc., when there is a risk of heat stroke, etc., or when instructed to do so by a faculty member.
　When there is enough distance between people outdoors (2 meters or more as a rule of thumb).
　When not conversing outdoors *When conversing outside the building, please wear a mask.
(4) Wash your hands and cough thoroughly.
(5) Wash your hands with soap and water.
(6) When entering the campus, please use the disinfectant solution provided in each area of the campus.
(7) Please keep a physical distance (1 to 2 meters) between yourself and others in the building and classrooms.
(8) When eating or drinking, please observe the silent diet.
(9) Please ensure adequate ventilation in the classrooms.
(10) Please do not throw away used masks on campus, even if they are no longer needed.
(11) If you are not feeling well, please do not force yourself to come to school, but rather cancel classes or switch to other means of instruction besides face-to-face classes.
(12) When you are off campus, please follow the rules and mannerisms of each location, such as wearing a mask and refraining from conversation on public transportation. (12) Outside of the university campus, please follow the rules and manners of the place you are visiting, such as wearing a mask and refraining from conversation on public transportation.

2 About Attending Face-to-Face Classes

(1) Points to keep in mind when conducting face-to-face classes
(1) Notes on the implementation of face-to-face classes ・ In face-to-face classes, we may ask to move back the start time or move up the end time of classes in order to avoid three-crowded class periods during break times. In such cases, a separate request will be made.
Please be sure not to disadvantage foreign students who cannot enter Japan at the time of class start, students living in rural areas, and students who cannot participate in face-to-face classes due to basic medical conditions, etc.
In the following cases, students will be placed on "Suspension of Attendance" under the provisions of the School Health and Safety Law.
(1) When a student himself/herself has been diagnosed as infected with a new type of coronavirus infection
(2) When the student is a person with whom the student has had a close contact.
In the following cases, the absence from class will be treated as "suspension of attendance" under the School Health and Safety Law.
(1) When symptoms such as fever are observed and infection is suspected
(1) When a student has symptoms such as fever, etc., and infection is suspected

(2) Classes in classrooms, etc.
(2) Classrooms will be arranged in accordance with the standard of 1 meter in front, back, left, and right, based on the "Hygiene Management Manual for New Coronavirus Infections in Schools: New Lifestyle at School" by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
Please be sure to disinfect your hands and fingers and wear a mask or face shield before entering the room. However, if you judge that there is a high possibility of health hazards such as heat stroke due to the weather on the day, etc., please instruct students to remove their masks. In such cases, please make sure to provide adequate ventilation and distance between students,
When students are seated, please instruct them to avoid sitting adjacent to each other, to face the same direction, and to keep as much distance from each other as possible, taking into consideration the number of attendees.
Please keep a distance of at least 2 meters from the students.
Do not distribute handouts and allow students to take them individually.
Avoid contact with students, close proximity, and talking to each other as much as possible.
If equipment or utensils are shared, disinfect them before and after each activity.
Keep group work small.
Face shields for teachers are available for loan in the faculty room and the instructor's waiting room. The number of face shields is limited, so please use them when you need to watch the teacher's mouth movements, such as when teaching a class for the hearing impaired.
Please have the student ID numbers and names of the students attending the course so that we can track down any infected students (we may ask you to provide this information).
The lecturers' waiting rooms and professor's rooms are equipped with sterilizing spray for disinfection of microphones, audio-visual equipment, and other equipment. Please use them before and after using the equipment.
If you are using a classroom with windows that can be opened or closed for ventilation, the windows are generally open all the time, but please close them when weather conditions permit.
＜Items always available in the rooms of professors and lecturers
　　Hand rubbing alcohol
　　Face shields (provided to faculty members who need them (one-time use only))
　　Masks (in case of loss, etc.). (In principle, please prepare your own masks as there is a limited number available.)

(3) Use of Gymnasium and Grounds
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When you judge that there is a high possibility of heat stroke or other health hazards, instruct students to remove their masks.
In principle, masks should be worn during oral instruction.
When conducting the instruction indoors, be careful to ventilate the room by opening windows, etc. ・ When using equipment, be sure to use a mask.
When using equipment, disinfect it before and after use, and do not use it unnecessarily.
The number of people using the changing rooms will be limited. Please follow the instructions of each facility. Also, it will take time for everyone to change, so please be considerate of the start and end times of classes.

(4) What to do if a student reports feeling ill during class
If you notice a student who is not feeling well during class, or if a student reports feeling ill, please call the campus clinic as soon as possible.

3 Preventive measures for the spread of infectious diseases at the University (for reference)

(1) Disinfectant solution is placed in various locations on each campus.
(2) The gates to the premises are restricted, and signs are posted to inform visitors of their access.
(3) Cleaning and disinfection are conducted using chemicals that have been confirmed to be effective in sterilization.
(4) Classrooms used for face-to-face classes are equipped with seating areas where students are not allowed to sit at a certain distance from each other.
(5) Acrylic panels and transparent plastic curtains are installed at the counter and other places where people are expected to meet to prevent droplet infection.
(6) Ventilation inside the building is ensured by opening windows and doorways.
(7) To prevent overcrowding of buses on the Tama Campus, we continuously consult with bus companies to ensure the number of buses in operation, and increase the number of extra buses as necessary.
(8) In order to limit the number of passengers in the elevators, markings are placed on the floor to indicate where people can stand. (8) In order to limit the number of passengers in the elevator, markings are placed on the floor to indicate where people should stand. In addition, a notice is posted in the elevator reminding passengers to refrain from conversations.

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