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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and mask protocol
The proper procedure for putting on and wearing a mask
- Wash your hands before putting on your mask
- Put it over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin
- Try to fit it snugly against the sides of your face
- Make sure you can breathe easily
- Do not wear a mask that has an exhalation valve or vent
- Do not put the mask around your neck or up on your forehead
- Do not touch the mask, and, if you do, wash your hands or use hand sanitizer to disinfect
It is important that all members of our community recognize that there can be absolutely no exceptions to these critically important policies with the following exceptions regarding masks.
- Mask wearing exceptions (subject to change based on CDC, NYCDOH, and/or legal guidance)
- A student who is having difficulty breathing should immediately be evaluated by the nurse who will determine if a mask break is appropriate.
- Students may remove their mask to eat after being told it is ok by a faculty member. Each supervising faculty member will ensure that strict social distancing and room ventilation are maintained during meals.
- Students learning or engaging in low-risk activities outside, while being closely supervised and practicing significant social distancing, may be allowed to remove masks if approved in advance by the COVID-19 Coordinator who will consult with the Head of School.
- If an adult employee is inside an office or room with a social distance capacity of one, they may remove their mask if there is no chance of another individual entering the room.
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