Return to Work Plan

The health and safety of the School of Public Health (SPH) community is our number one priority. When working and learning on campus, we have a shared commitment to protect one another with daily individual health monitoring, proper handwashing, physical distancing, and wearing masks.

• SPH employees who are able to continue working from home, are expected to do so until at least June 30, 2020.

On-Campus Resources

• Stop the Spread of COVID-19 initiative: Download posters and signage
• Best practices for cleaning work spaces: University Health and Safety website
• Wearing masks on UMN grounds and facilities: Guidance from the Vice President of University Services
• Purchasing guidance

Expectations for Employees Working on Campus

• SPH Guidelines for on-site operations: SPH Return-to-Work Plan—Phase 1 (employee requirements for working on campus begin on page 3).

Supervisors Toolkit

Information and resources for reporting and managing COVID-19 cases for employees:

• Supervisor Resource: Steps to Take with a Possible COVID-19 Diagnosis (PDF)
• Supervisor Resource: How to Report a Potential or Confirmed Case of  COVID-19 in the Workplace (PDF)
• Supervisor Resource: What to do if an Employee is Sick or Has Been Exposed to COVID-19 (PDF)
• Supervisor Resource: What to do if an Employee is Uncomfortable Returning to Work or Refuses to Return To Work (PDF)
• Communication Guidelines: Managing COVID-19 Cases and Exposure in the Workplace

University Updates

University of Minnesota COVID-19 updates:

• Return to Campus website
• Safe Campus website
• Faculty and Staff FAQs
• Guidance for the research community 

Human Resources Answers

Office of Human Resources COVID-19 workplace guidance:

• Workplace Guidance for COVID-19
• FAQ on COVID and Human Resources
• Parking & Transportation: COVID-19 FAQ Page
• Disability resources during Covid-19: Disability Resource Center

Helping in the Time of COVID-19

• Get or offer help across the University: Talent Share Program
• Faculty, staff, and students helping University COVID-19 response:  University COVID Action Network (U-CAN)

Download posters for your workspace — or wherever appropriate.