Episode Summary

Kristi Campbell, ATAS Marketing and Event Manager, speaks to policy changes that have been made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and provides guidance related to the changes.

Talking Points

• GTRI Visitor Policy
  • Only essential visitors are allowed on GTRI property. Essential visitors include:
    • US government sponsors
    • GTRI sub-contractors
    • Essential personnel needed to continue critical operations
  • Essential visitors MUST follow all COVID-19 policies and procedures before coming on-site and while on site.
  • All visitors must adhere to contact tracing policies in the event that they come in contact with someone that is COVID-19 positive on site.
• New GTRI Meeting Protocols
  • All conference rooms were spatially analyzed to determine max capacity according to CDC guidelines
    • The meeting organizer is responsible for ensuring the meeting room is sanitized, has the proper PPE supplies and that participants follow all COVID-19 guidelines.
• GTRI Phase 3 – Working on-site
  • Flexible schedule or split shift schedule options are available to all employees. You must reach a schedule agreement with your manager and complete/submit the following forms on WebWise by January for Phase 3:
    • Flexible working arrangement agreement
    • Telecommuting agreement
• Procedures/Polices for catering food in meetings
  • Pre-packagedboxesorbagsoffoodforeachattendeeissuggested(includingpre-packednapkins and utensils)

Resources Email

• General COVID-19 questions and situations: covid_ask@gtri.gatech.edu

Links

• GTRI Podcast Slack Channel

• Phase 3 movement

• Daily self-health checklist

• On-site resources (including guidance about cloth face coverings/masks)

• Surveillance testing

• Response Protocol

• Field Offices

Credits

Host, Matthew Habib, email: Matthew.Habib@gtri.gatech.edu Guest, Krisi Campbell, email: Kristi.Campbell@gtri.gatech.edu