COVID-19 Research Reconstitution Updates

This page is an archive of the protocols set for the research arm of the University of Colorado School of Medicine. For an overview of current protocols at CU Anschutz related to COVID-19, along with resources for staying healthy, visit the University's COVID-19 Protocols & Resources page.

Archive: February 28, 2022

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Research Spaces

  • For university research spaces, mask wearing is at the discretion of the PI and research team except in clinical areas and when surgical masks are required for clinical interactions. 
  • All space utilization will continue to be managed by the clinical research space operator.
  • Continue to coordinate with our clinical/community partners and follow any masking requirements/COVID protocols required by individual facilities.
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Community Research

  • For university research spaces, mask wearing is at the discretion of the PI and research team except in clinical areas and when surgical masks are required for clinical interactions. 
  • All space utilization will continue to be managed by the clinical research space operator.
  • Continue to coordinate with our clinical/community partners and follow any masking requirements/COVID protocols required by individual facilities.
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Research Labs

  • There are no restrictions regarding on-campus work (lab bench work, data analysis, etc.). Remote work options should be discussed with your supervisor.
  • All in-person meetings, including lab meetings, are permitted.  A virtual option or hybrid model should be considered for colleagues who still wish to physically distance. 
  • Badging will be required for research building and lab entry, but badging is no longer needed for movement between the floors in the research buildings.
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Vivarium

  • There are no restrictions to work in the vivarium
  • Please remember that masks are required when performing survival surgical procedures or working with hazardous materials, per the hazard SOP.
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Occupational Health

  • The team will continue performing case investigations and contact tracing. Please remember to self-report your status if you develop COVID-19 symptoms, test positive or have been exposed.
  • COVID-19 testing will still be available through COVID Check Colorado locations.

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