Page updated Aug. 9, 2021
Health and Safety Plan
The health and safety plan is the overarching plan for University of the Pacific. However, there are some important campus-specific policies and protocols, specifically for the San Francisco Campus that should be carefully reviewed by all members of that campus. Health and Safety Plan last updated August, 9, 2021.
Unvaccinated
Individuals who submit declination forms or do not provide proof of vaccination will be required to follow the unvaccinated guidelines. Practice social distance (6 ft') when removing their mask to eat or drink.
Testing
Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals will be required to undergo weekly surveillance testing.
COVID-19 Symptoms, Close Contact or Positive Test
When Someone Has COVID-19 Symptoms
Individuals who are showing possible symptoms of COVID-19 (vaccinated or unvaccinated) should isolate immediately and follow appropriate next steps.
When Someone Tests Positive for COVID-19
Students who test positive for COVID 19 should stay in their room and notify Student Health Services within 24 hours by phone, email or text. SHS will provide next steps.
Faculty and staff should stay home, notify Human Resources and their supervisor within 24 hours of their diagnosis. HR will provide next steps.
Contact Tracing
Contact tracing for all COVID-19 positive cases will be implemented regardless of vaccination status. Unvaccinated/partially vaccinated individuals are required to quarantine if identified as a close contact of a COVID-positive person. Students should notify the Student Health Services. Employees should notify their supervisor and Human Resources for next steps.
Wear a Face Covering
All Pacific Students and Employees are required to wear facial coverings indoors regardless of vaccination status unless alone in a room.
See the CDC’s Use of Masks to Help Slow the spread of COVID-19
- Wear masks to help protect yourself from getting or spreading COVID-19
- Wear masks with two or more layers to stop the spread of COVID-19
- Wear the mask over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin
- You are encouraged to wear a mask in public settings when around people who don’t live in your household, especially when it may be difficult for you to stay six feet apart
- Wear a mask correctly and consistently to limit the spread of the virus.
- Wash your hands before putting on your mask
- Put it over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin
- Don’t put the mask around your neck or up on your forehead
- Try to fit it snugly against the side of your face
- Make sure you can breathe easily
- Do not wear masks or facial coverings with valves, they will not be allowed
- Carefully untie strings or stretch the ear loops
- Handle only by ear loops or ties
- Fold the outside corners together
- Be careful not to touch your eyes, nose and mouth when removing and wash hands immediately after
- Cloth face coverings should be washed regularly. Always remove masks correctly and wash your hands after handling or touching a used mask.
- Include your mask with your regular laundry
- Use regular laundry detergent and the warmest appropriate water setting for the cloth used to make a mask
- Use the highest heat setting and leave in the dryer until completely dry
- Use soap and warm water and air dry if you are not able to machine wash
Note: Persons exempted from wearing a face covering due to a medical condition must wear a non-restrictive alternative, such as a face shield with a drape on the bottom edge, as long as their condition permits it. Individuals should request accommodations either through the Offices of Human Resources or Services for Students with Disabilities.
Healthy Hygiene
Adopting and applying health hygiene practices will ensure your own safety and the safety of others in managing the spread of COVID-19.
Hand Washing
- Frequently wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water.
- When hand washing is not practical, students and employees should use alcohol-based hand rubs (ABHR) containing at least 60% ethyl alcohol or 70% isopropyl alcohol. Hand sanitizing stations have been placed throughout campus.
Respiratory Hygiene
- Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or use the inside of the elbow.
- Used tissues should be thrown in the trash and hands washed immediately with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- If soap and water are not readily available, ABHR containing at least 60% ethyl alcohol, or 70% isopropyl alcohol is recommended.
