Preparing for the Return of Research for Human Participants and Labs (Non-Bench) NORTH BUILDING ONLY

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
This form will allow you to prepare for the safe return of human research when the college is certified to do so.

Hunter College is required to follow all guidance from Federal, State, City and CUNY entities for the safe return to campus.

OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this plan are:
1. Facilitate safe and orderly restoration of Hunter College laboratory operations.
2. Minimize potential transmission of COVID-19.
3. Restore scientific research to full capacity as soon as possible.
4. This outlines the steps for Human participants and non-bench sciences.

CUNY Policy is that all work that can be done from home, should be done from home. Please use this form to register work activities that cannot be performed from home.

Department i.e. Psychology; Anthropology; etc. *
My Human Subjects Lab is in the North Building

My Human Subjects Lab is in the North Building Yes, continue with form No, please contact Elizabeth Cohn at elizabeth.cohn@hunter.cuny.edu
I am filing for authorization to:

I am filing for authorization to: Return to my office to use specialized equiptment not available remotely Begin the Process of returning to Human Participant Research Other Other
Office Address Office Address
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I have read and will comply with the most current documents: *

I have read and will comply with the most current documents: Reopening New York Higher Education Research Guidelines for Employers and Employees CUNY Specific Guidance for Research Restart Laboratory Checklist I understand that Human Participant Research will start in SEPTEMBER 2020 and this form and process is to prepare for that start date. I, and each of my staff have completed the on-line safety training avaiable visit the website at Hunter.cuny.edu. Below is a picture of where the website can be found. Please select On-Line Safety for Research as seen below. Website is Hunter.cuny.edu--Focus on Fall--Researach Restart
Safety available at the Hunter Website at this location:
Hunter Return to Research Guidance
Laboratory Checklist
NYS Guidance Document (Document will page down in window).
My research involves equipment or tools on campus and:

My research involves equipment or tools on campus and: There are no participants i.e. computer science My participants are remote and do not travel to campus My participants will travel to campus
How will your participants travel to campus and please describe the safety plan for their travel.
If you answered yes that there are no participants or they will not travel to campus describe the equipment or tools you need that cannot be accessed from home.
In order to re-start safely please affirm that you have informed your staff of the Hunter protocols for the following items:

In order to re-start safely please affirm that you have informed your staff of the Hunter protocols for the following items: Physical Distancing Protective Equipment Hygiene, Cleaning and Disinfection Communication with lab personnel Other Other
In order to re-open researchers need to meet certain requirements. Please indicate which of the following strategies you have implemented to ensure these requirements have been met within your lab.

In order to re-open researchers need to meet certain requirements. Please indicate which of the following strategies you have implemented to ensure these requirements have been met within your lab. Staggered Hours Reduced Staff Rotated Teams Extended Hours Plan for ramp-down if necessary Physical distancing (one person per bay) All staff have viewed the COVID donning and doffing Other Other
I have emailed a contact below to staff so that they aware of the dedicated COVID-Line phone and email address to which they are able to register concerns about COVID. These concerns may be the development of symptoms after a self-report or working conditions related to COVID

I have emailed a contact below to staff so that they aware of the dedicated COVID-Line phone and email address to which they are able to register concerns about COVID. These concerns may be the development of symptoms after a self-report or working conditions related to COVID Galia Galansky Assistant Vice President Office of Human Resources T: 212 772-4511 Email: gg403@hunter.cuny.edu Michelle Blackman, Esq. Director Of Employee Relations Office of Human Resources T: 212 396-646 mb653@hunter.cuny.edu
Please provide the list of essential Laboratory personnel and those meeting the CUNY Stage 2 criteria who will be allowed access. Other personnel responsible for the laboratory (if other than the PI) who should be granted access to the lab during the re-start period. Please provide the list of essential Laboratory personnel and those meeting the CUNY Stage 2 criteria who will be allowed access. Other personnel responsible for the laboratory (if other than the PI) who should be granted access to the lab during the re-start period. First Last
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Please list any RISE, MARC or BP-Endure Students in your lab.
Please indicate the floor and facilities used by those who are working under this plan (needed for targeted cleaning).
Total number of Lab Personnel:
Physical Distancing Plan: Please provide a description of your strategy for achieving social distancing of your laboratory personnel.
Scheduling Plan: Please provide a description of the scheduling strategy, including days, hours, and number of people per shift at 10%, 25% and 50% of your total laboratory personnel and if they are able to distance by 6 feet per person. It is understood that this is subject to change as needs and staffing change. Include links to scheduling calendars if available. Plese state that masks will be worn when physical distancing is not feasible.
Cleaning and Disinfection Plan: Provide a description of how the laboratory will maintain a clean working environment throughout the day and between shifts (if applicable). Include information on responsibilities and techniques. Specify the names and types of cleaning and disinfecting solutions. Please specify that personnel will wash their hands when entering the lab, before leaving and in-between each reseach subject.
Vendors and Outside Services: Provide a list of any essential outside vendors that will need to come to your laboratory, and the frequency/duration anticipated for those visits. These should be kept to an absolute minimum. Essential visitors are allowed, however, no volunteers, visiting students, observers, or guests are allowed in buildings in this phase.
What shared resources do you intend to use (i.e. shared equipment)? Please provide a narrative of how you and those in your lab will maintain the cleanliness of this area. For example, we will clean upon entering and exiting the shared space.
Please describe the plan for ramp-down if a NYC/NYS "pause" is issued.
NYS Requires participate in a Donning and Duffing training session.
We realize this is a complex time and one that still has levels of uncertainty. Please feel free to reach out to Elizabeth Cohn at elizabeth.cohn@hunter.cuny.edu with any additional comments or questions.
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Please list the lab members who will received this updated COVID training.
Attestation.
As the PI, I understand that I am accountable for maintaining the safety standards in accordance with current recommendations and guidelines. No actual in-person recruitment cannot begin until September 2020. The lab is subject to periodic audits to assure that the standards are upheld in accordance with NYS and CUNY guidelines. By submitting this plan I agree that I and those under my supervision will adhere to the guidelines as indicated.

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I understand this is a legal representation of my signature. I will not begin Human Participant research until September 2020. Clear

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I understand this is a legal representation of my signature. I will not begin Human Participant research until September 2020.

Preparing for the Return of Research for Human Participants and Labs (Non-Bench) NORTH BUILDING ONLY

Preparing for the Return of Research for Human Participants and Labs (Non-Bench) NORTH BUILDING ONLY

Safety available at the Hunter Website at this location:

Hunter Return to Research Guidance

Laboratory Checklist

NYS Guidance Document (Document will page down in window).

NYS Requires participate in a Donning and Duffing training session.