Employee

What am I expected to do after being notified that a faculty or staff member has tested positive?
  1. Please keep in mind that this is a stressful time for not only the affected employee but for their coworkers as well. Please show compassion and support, and feel free to direct team members to FEAP as appropriate.
Will I be notified if a faculty or staff member receives a positive test result?

Yes.  Employee Health will send a secure email notifying the following parties of a positive case which includes identifying information (name of the employee):

  1. Employee (UVA email address)
  2. Supervisor (UVA email address)
  3. Human Resources
  4. Emergency Management

The notification from Employee Health will include instructions and a notification template to use for notifying the affected employee's coworkers of the positive case without disclosing the name of the employee.

Will I be notified if a faculty or staff member receives a negative test result?

Yes.  If test results are negative the employee is cleared to physically return to work if they work on Grounds. Their manager and the employee will be notified by Employee Health.

Will I receive a notification if a faculty or staff member has been referred for testing?

Yes.  Once Employee Health performs an assessment, which may include referring an employee for testing, a notification below will be sent from Employee Health to the employee and their supervisor.

What should I advise a faculty or staff member to do while they are waiting for test results?
  • If the employee is able to work remotely, he/she should continue to do so pending the test result.
  • If the employee is unable to work remotely due to symptoms or the nature of their work, the employee should be placed in a paid leave category (PHEL - Public Health Emergency Leave) pending the outcome of the test.
What should I do if a faculty or staff member (regardless of work location) is symptomatic, or they have contracted or been exposed to COVID-19?
  • Ask the employee to immediately begin (or continue) working remotely if they are able to do so. If unable to due to symptoms or the nature of their work, they are placed on paid leave.
  • Direct the employee to call Employee Health for assessment, instructions and to confirm diagnosis.
  • Employee Health will refer the employee for testing and/or instructions to self-isolate.
Do I need to do a daily health check?

Revised August 10

The HOOS Health Check app is now available in the Apple and Google Play stores. This easy-to-use tool will help members of the UVA community remain aware of their health and identify any possible COVID symptoms before they come to Grounds. HOOS Health Check will replace daily health attestations that UVA Health team members, researchers, and some other groups on Grounds have used this summer. 

What should I do if I feel sick or have to quarantine?
  • If at any point you begin to feel ill, please call Employee Health [434-924-2013] immediately. If you are home, do not come on Grounds; if you are on Grounds, please return home.
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