Platt College

COVID-19 Resources

Campus Plan (June-September 2022 Quarter)

Platt College has an obligation to ensure a safe campus environment for all physically present on campus during the pandemic. The information provided on this page outlines expectations when on campus.

Face coverings are required for all individuals indoors on campus regardless of vaccination status. Gaitors and bandanas are not recommended.

Self Check Prior to Coming on Campus

  1. Have you had any of the following symptoms within the last 48 hours: fever, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headaches, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea.
  2. Have you been in close physical contact (6 feet or closer for 15 minutes) with a know laboratory confirmed or suspected case of a COVID-19 positive person?
  3. Have you been told to: (a) quarantine within the last 10 days? (b) had a positive COVID-19 test within the last 10 days, or (c) are waiting on COVID-19 test results?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions you will not be able to come to campus until cleared. Please notify the Associate Dean and you will be directed on the next steps. Platt College is required to track on campus cases or symptomatic individuals on campus in order to report potential outbreaks to public health entities (CDPHE). If you have been on campus and begin to experience COVID-19 symptoms or are diagnosed within 72 hours of having been on campus, please notify Platt College where you will be directed to the appropriate contact for reporting.

Update: July 1, 2022

CDC UPdates (July 1)

Face coverings are optional indoors on campus regardless of vaccination status.

Distancing

Six foot social distancing is no longer required on campus, as supported by high vaccination rates among employees and students, favorable public health indicators and/or mandates.

Food/Drink on campus

The student and employee lounges are open for usage. You may use refrigerators on campus, but may not return food, drinks, or lunch bags to the refrigerator once opened. Covered beverage containers are encouraged.

Appointments on campus

Faculty and staff are back on campus to service students in person.

Visitors on campus

Visitors are allowed on campus, but the same protocols exist as for students and employees.

cleaning protocols

We ask that students and employees continue to wipe down areas of usage (i.e. student desks) after each use. Antibacterial wipes will be provided.

Quarantine guidelines

As of July 1, 2022, the CDC says if you test positive for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status, you must

  • Stay home for 5 days
  • If you have no symptoms or your symptoms are resolving after 5 days, you can leave your house.
  • Continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.
  • If you have a fever, continue to stay home until your fever resolves

If you were exposed to Someone with COVID-19:

(If you have been boosted or completed the primary series of vaccinations with Pfizer or Moderna within the last 6 months or completed the primary series of J & J vaccine within the last 2 months, you can):

  • You do not need to stay home unless you develop symptoms
  • Watch for symptoms until 10 days after you last had close contact with someone with COVID-19
  • If you develop symptoms get a test and stay home

(If you complete the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine over 6 months ago and are NOT boosted or completed the primary series of J & J over 2 months ago and are NOT boosted or you are NOT vaccinated):

  • Stay home for 5 days. After that continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days
  • Test on day 5
  • If you develop symptoms get a test and stay home

Anyone exhibiting signs symptoms of COVID-19 or testing positive needs to notify the Dean of Nursing (employees) or the Associate Dean of Nursing (students).

Vaccination requirements

The College's vaccination requirement is listed in Policy 02:27:00 COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

All individuals on campus are required to wear a face covering regardless of vaccination status.