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COVID-19 Response
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UMB COVID-19 recovery or the COVID-19 pandemic:
- Review the UMB Coronavirus website (policies, guidelines, and extensive FAQs).
- If you cannot find the answer, submit your question here.
UMSON COVID-19 recovery:
- Review this webpage.
- If you cannot find the answer, submit your question here.
UMSON Status
Through the summer 2021 semester:
- Classes: selective classes will be conducted remotely; others are planned to return to face-to-face delivery
- Clinicals and Practicums, Labs and Simulation Activities: conducted in person, using necessary precautions
- Events: conducted virtually
- Employees: Beginning June 1, the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s return to campus plans will be in effect
- Universities at Shady Grove: see Updates on COVID-19
- Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) related to COVID-19
- UMB Policies, Guidance, and Resources
- UMB Return to Campus Guide
UMSON COVID-19 Vaccination, Testing, and SAFE Screening Requirements
* If you are both a nursing student and an employee, student requirements take precedence.
- University System of Maryland Vaccination Mandate
- COVID-19 Vaccine Exemption Process
- Vaccination Deadlines for Fall 2021 Semester:
- First Dose (if applicable): July 1
- Final Dose: Aug. 2
- For upload instructions, visit the student or employee button above.
- Get the Vaccine Baltimore
- COVID-19 Vaccination Side Effects vs. COVID-19 Symptoms
- COVID-19 Testing Locations
- More Information on UMB SAFE on Campus
Additional Information
Information for Students
Contact Information
|
Contact |
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|---|---|
| Kelsey Comeaux COVID-19 Testing and SAFE on Campus Screening |
kcomeaux@umaryland.edu |
| Bernie Shalit Fit Testing |
bshalit@umaryland.edu |
| Vaccine Status | vaccineregistration@umaryland.edu |
| Maeve Howett, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE Professor and Associate Dean for the Baccalaureate Program |
mhowett@umaryland.edu |
| Bimbola Akintade, PhD, MBA, MHA, ACNP-BC, NEA-BC
Associate Professor and Associate Dean for the Master of Science in Nursing Program
|
bakintade@umaryland.edu |
| Shannon Reedy Idzik, DNP, CRNP, FAANP, FAAN Associate Professor and Associate Dean for the DNP Program |
idzik@umaryland.edu |
| Kirsten Corazzini, PhD, FGSA Professor and Associate Dean for the PhD Program |
kcorazzini@umaryland.edu |
| Jeffrey Ash, EdD
Assistant Professor and Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
|
jash@umaryland.edu |
| Larry Fillian, MEd
Associate Dean for Student and Academic Services
|
lfillian@umaryland.edu |
| Jane M. Kirschling, PhD, RN, FAAN
Bill and Joanne Conway Dean of the University of Maryland School of Nursing
|
kirschling@umaryland.edu |
Resources
UMSON SAFE Screening, COVID-19 Testing, and Vaccination Information
- COVID-19 Testing Locations
- COVID-19 Vaccination Side Effects vs. COVID-19 Symptoms
- Monitoring Nursing Students During COVID-19 Pandemic (Added Nov. 18, 2020)
- Process for Student COVID-19 Exposure, Symptoms, Positive Test (Added Nov. 18, 2020)
- Meet the UMSON Infection Control Specialists
- Where to Register for the COVID-19 Vaccine
- More Information on UMB SAFE on Campus
Additional Resources
- Guidelines For Use of Face Protection PPE in Patient/Client Care in the COVID-19 Era (Added Sept. 23, 2020)
- COVID-19 Requirements for Students (Updated May 24, 2021)
- Required Student Donning and Doffing Demo for Experiential Learning Experiences (Added July 23, 2020)
- Statement of Risk for Clinical/Experiential Activities During COVID-19
- Support and Crisis Management Resources
- Join the 'Fight COVID-19 in One Click' Campaign
If you are feeling increased anxiety because of the crisis and its disruption to your life, UMB offers counseling resources through the Student Counseling Center (410-328-8404).
Communication Archive
- June 11, 2021: Fall 2021 Update and Vaccine Mandate Information
- May 24, 2021: Fall 2021 Return to Campus Update
- April 30, 2021: Vaccine Requirements Update
- March 26, 2021: URGENT: Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Process
- March 2, 2021: ATTN: May 2021 Graduates, Recommendations from faculty re: employment
- March 1, 2021: COVID-19 and Counterfeit N95 Mask
- March 1, 2021: COVID Vaccination and Non-Compliance Status
- Feb. 26, 2021: Counterfeit Mask Notice
- Feb. 8, 2021: CNL Early Exit for Spring 2021 Graduates
- Feb. 8, 2021: BSN Early Exit for Spring 2021 Graduates
- Feb. 8, 2021: PPE Distribution and Replacement
- Jan. 29, 2021: URGENT: New Process for Uploading COVID-19 Test Results
- Jan. 29, 2021: UPDATE: Student Policy on Caring for COVID-19+ and PUI Patients
- Jan. 6, 2021: URGENT: Spring 2021 Travel Restrictions and Requirements
- Dec. 18, 2020: UMSON January COVID-19 Testing Requirements
- Dec. 15, 2020: Winter/Early Spring Clinical/Practicum Information
- Dec. 4, 2020: Practicum Students and CNL Community Health - January and December
- Nov. 19, 2020: BSN Fall 2020 Early Exit
- Nov. 19, 2020: CNL Fall 2020 Early Exit
- Nov. 5, 2020: PPE Communication to Students from Dean Kirschling
- Sept. 15, 2020: SAFE on Campus Screening and COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Students
- Sept. 10, 2020: Full Compliance With COVID-19 Requirements Is Expected
- Aug. 17, 2020: URGENT: Required COVID-19 Testing
- Aug. 17, 2020: Fall 2020 Semester Updates and COVID-19 Testing Information
- July 27, 2020: Fall 2020 Student Activities Fee
- July 24, 2020: UMB Bookstore and Uniform Update
- July 8, 2020: Fall 2020 In-Person Learning Activities Update
- May 21, 2020: Summer 2020 Instruction and Research Update
- April 27, 2020 Update on UMSON Summer Semester
- April 21, 2020 MIEMSS Follow Up
- April 17, 2020 Early Exit Students - Faculty Letters of Recommendation
- April 10, 2020 Early Exit - BSN Degree Candidates
- April 10, 2020 Early Exit - CNL Degree Candidates
- April 8, 2020 Early-Exit Option for Graduating Entry-Into-Practice Students
- April 2, 2020 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Applications
- April 2, 2020 Pre-Licensure, Post-Graduation Employment
- March 31, 2020 COVID-19 Employment Opportunity
- March 30, 2020 Important Information on Job Opportunities at UMMC/UMMS
- March 19, 2020 Important Update on COVID-19 and UMSON Classes, Labs, Simulation, and Clinical Experiences
- March 12, 2020 Update from UMSON on Simulation and Lab Activities
- Updated March 12, 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Guidance
- March 11, 2020 Letter on COVID-19 to UMSON Students, Faculty and Staff from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean
- Updated March 11, 2020 Letter on COVID-19 to UMSON Students
Video Archive
- Jan. 26/27, 2020: Current Student Q&A: COVID-19 Vaccine Availability, Testing Requirements, and SAFE Form
- July 23, 2020: Student Coffee Talk with the Deans
- June 4, 2020: Student Coffee Talk with the Deans
- May 4, 2020: PhD Student Forum
- May 4, 2020: MSN Student Forum
- April 27, 2020: DNP Student Forum
- March 30, 2020: BSN, RN-to-BSN, and CNL Student Virtual Town Hall
- March 27, 2020: Graduate Student Virtual Town Hall
Information for Faculty and Staff
Forms
Request Access:
Request Approval for Reimbursement or Pick Up:
Request Office Technology to Support Teleworking
(e.g., computer, monitor, webcam, software, etc.)
Assessing How to Support Ongoing Programmatic/Business Needs
Resources
UMSON SAFE Screening, COVID-19 Testing, and Vaccination Information
* If you are both a nursing student and an employee, student requirements take precedence.
Info for Students Info for Employees
- COVID-19 Testing Locations
- COVID-19 Vaccination Side Effects vs. COVID-19 Symptoms
- Monitoring Nursing Students During COVID-19 Pandemic (Added Nov. 18, 2020)
- Process for Student COVID-19 Exposure, Symptoms, Positive Test (Added Nov. 18, 2020)
- REDCap SAFE on Campus Guidelines (Added Aug. 28, 2020)
- UMB Vaccination Consideration Request and Vaccination Reporting Form
Use the form above to let UMB know that you would like to be considered for a vaccine and/or report that you have been vaccinated. - Where to Register for the COVID-19 Vaccine
- More Information on UMB SAFE on Campus
Contact Information
PPE Resources
- Update on UMSON’s PPE Distribution Plan
- Guidelines For Use of Face Protection PPE in Patient/Client Care in the COVID-19 Era (Added Sept. 23, 2020)
Community and Counseling Resources
- COVID-19 Community Based Resources (compiled by Staff Council)
If you are feeling increased anxiety because of the crisis and its disruption to your life, UMB offers counseling resources through our Employee Assistance Program (667-214-1555). Download a brochure.
Technology and Telework Resources
- UMB Policy on Telework (Approved May 28, 2021 to become effective Aug. 15, 2021)
- Keep Teaching and Working
- Web Collaboration Tools
- Tech in 10 and Teach in 10 Archives
- Virtual Backgrounds for Microsoft Teams, WebEx, or Zoom
- Video Conference Etiquette Tips
- Virtual Meeting Best Practices
- Additional Telework Tips
We encourage all UMSON employees to include the following message above your contact information in your email signature:
We are working remotely to comply with UMB campus guidelines regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. While we will do our best to continue normal operations and work schedules, please understand that due to the nature of the situation, responses and actions may be delayed. We appreciate your patience during this unprecedented time.
Communication Archive
- June 14, 2021: Recap on full return to campus effective Aug. 16
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean - Feb. 26, 2021: Counterfeit Mask Notice
from Lori M. Harris, Director, Registration and Clinical Placements - Feb. 8, 2021: PPE Distribution and Replacement
from Lori M. Harris, Director, Registration and Clinical Placements - Jan. 28, 2021: Student Policy on new ability to care for COVID-19+ and PUI Patients
from academic deans (Bimbola Akintade, Kirsten Corazzini, Maeve Howett, Shannon Idzik) - Dec. 18, 2020: UMSON January COVID-19 Testing Requirements
from Larry Fillian, Associate Dean, Student and Academic Services, and Chair, UMSON Judicial Board - Dec. 15, 2020: Winter/Early Spring Clinical/Practicum Information
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean, and Larry Fillian, Associate Dean, Student and Academic Services, and Chair, UMSON Judicial Board - Dec. 4, 2020: Practicum Students and CNL Community Health - January and December
from Maeve Howett, Professor and Associate Dean for the Baccalaureate Program, and Bimbola Akintade, Associate Professor and Associate Dean for the Master of Science in Nursing Program - Nov. 19, 2020: December 2020 - Graduation and Early Exit
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean - Sept. 15, 2020 Screening and Testing (Employees)
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean - May 21, 2020 UMSON Student Communication
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean - May 20, 2020 Resources for you as you navigate COVID-19
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean - April 30, 2020 Need to maintain privacy with respect to a student's COVID-19 status
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean - April 27, 2020 Update on UMSON Summer Semester
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean - March 31, 2020 COVID-19 Employment Opportunity
from Lisa Rowen, Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, University of Maryland Medical Center - March 31, 2020 Keep Teaching and Working Website
from Matt Rietschel, Assistant Dean for Information and Learning Technology - March 18, 2020 Request for Access to UMSON and Essential Employees
from Karen Jarrell, Human Resource Manager / Business Partner - March 17, 2020 Mail and Deliveries Protocol
from Bill Gardiner, Associate Dean for Administration and Finance - March 16, 2020 Support, Keep Teaching and Working Website and Request for Information
from Matt Rietschel, Assistant Dean for Information and Learning Technology - March 13, 2020 Phone Protocols Under Telework Environment
from Karen Jarrell, Human Resource Manager / Business Partner - March 12, 2020 NEW Voicemail System for Baltimore Campus
from Matt Rietschel, Assistant Dean for Information and Learning Technology - March 12, 2020 Update from UMSON on Simulation and Lab Activities
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean - March 12, 2020 Letter to Supervisors on Technology Requests for Employees
from Matt Rietschel, Assistant Dean for Information and Learning Technology - March 11, 2020: Letter on COVID-19 to UMSON Students, Faculty and Staff
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean - March 10, 2020 Letter on COVID-19 to UMSON Faculty and Staff
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean - March 10, 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Guidance
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean - March 7, 2020 Communication to UMSON Supervisors
from Karen Jarrell, Human Resource Manager / Business Partner - March 6, 2020 Communication to UMSON Employees
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean
Video Archive
- June 17, 2021: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- June 10, 2021: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- June 4, 2021: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- May 27, 2021: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- May 14, 2021: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- May 10, 2021: Faculty Town Hall - Return to Work
- May 6, 2021: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- April 30, 2021: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- April 22, 2021: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- April 16, 2021: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- April 9, 2021: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- April 2, 2021: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
(PowerPoint Presentation: UMSON Return to Campus Framework) - March 25, 2021: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- March 12, 2021: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- March 4, 2021: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Feb. 26, 2021: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Feb. 19, 2021: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Feb. 12, 2021: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Feb. 4, 2021: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Jan. 29, 2021: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Jan. 22, 2021: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Jan. 14, 2021: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Jan. 8, 2021: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Dec. 17, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Dec. 11, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Dec. 4, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Nov. 20, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Nov. 12, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Nov. 6, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Oct. 30, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Oct. 16, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Oct. 9, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Oct. 1, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Sept. 25, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Sept. 18, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Sept. 10, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Sept. 4, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Aug. 28, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Aug. 14, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Aug. 7, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- July 24, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- July 10, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- June 26, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- June 19, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- June 12, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- June 5, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- May 29, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- May 22, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- May 15, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- May 8, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- May 1, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- April 24, 2020 Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- April 17, 2020 Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- April 10, 2020 Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- March 30, 2020 Staff Virtual Town Hall
- March 27, 2020 Faculty Virtual Town Hall
- March 23, 2020 Supervisors Virtual Town Hall
- March 19, 2020 Faculty Virtual Town Hall
Information for Researchers
Videos
- July 23, 2020: SON Resumption of Research Town Hall
- April 2, 2020: SON Research Information Update
Forms
- Updated March 2, 2021: UMSON Application to Resume Human Subjects Research
- Request Access to:
- UMSON Building or USG Location:
- Another Location at UMB
Guidance Documents
- New Guidance on Research Activities Effective June 21, 2021
Please be advised that specific guidelines from the IRB for researchers will be distributed prior to June 21. Investigators must wait to review those guidelines before resuming their research. - June 23, 2020: UMB Research Resumption Guidance
- Feb. 22, 2021: Updated Guidance on Involvement of Students as Research Team Members in Humans Subjects Research that Involves Direct Contact with Research Participants
- Temporary Modifications to the Procedure on Research Study Participant Payments
- Preventing Spread of COVID-19 in Research and Scholarship (SON)
- UMB IRB and HRPO Research Guidance Regarding COVID19
- Research Advisory Task Force (RATF) COVID Basic Science Research (UMB)
- RATF COVID Graduate Student Research (UMB)
- RATF COVID Clinical Research (UMB)
- UMB UMMS COVID Recommendations and Policies
- Clinical Research FAQs with Consent (UMB HRPO)
- UMB HRPO Research FAQ
- UMB Human Research Protections Webpage (resumption materials can be found on the right-hand side of the page near the bottom)
- UMB Visitors Guidance
Information for Clinical Partners
Communication Archive
- March 31, 2020 Communication to Clinical Partners
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean - March 22, 2020 Communication to Clinical Partners
from Ann Mech, Director of Legal Affairs - March 20, 2020 Clinical Communication
from Lori M. Harris, Director of Student Placements and Registration - March 8, 2020 Communication to Clinical Partners
from Ann Mech, Director of Legal Affairs
Ways to Help
Make a card for UMB's thank-you card campaign.
Volunteer your time. Visit the partnership website to find a way to make a difference, including:
- Giving blood
- Delivering meals
- Providing virtual business support
Know of another opportunity that should be listed? You can create an account at the link above to submit the information, and you can also email the information to Eva Hanley so it can be included in a weekly email.
Donate to one of our emergency funds to help create a much-needed safety net for our most vulnerable students:
Additional Resources
UMB COVID-19 News and Resources
for the campus preparedness plan, informational videos, and FAQs
UMB Alerts
for closings and other important campus-wide announcements
UMB Webcam Tutorial
a video tutorial on how to improve your online presence during teleconferences
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
for updates on the spread of COVID-19 and recommendations to limit its spread
Maryland Department of Health COVID-19 Webpage
for Maryland-specific COVID-19 updates
"Gratitude Heals - A Special Edition Workbook for Supporting Healthcare in a COVID-19 Crisis"
We are grateful to Linda Roszak Burton, ACC, BBC, BS, the founder and managing partner of DRW Inc., a leadership development and executive coaching firm, for sharing with us "Gratitude Heals - A Special Edition Workbook for Supporting Healthcare in a COVID-19 Crisis." Ms. Roszak serves as an appointed member of the University of Maryland School of Nursing's Advisory Board for the Governor's Wellmobile Program. She has kindly granted us permission to post this workbook here and make it broadly available to our extended community. We are deeply appreciative of her ongoing support.
Guidance and Letters to the UMB Community
Read more at the University of Maryland, Baltimore COVID-19 Recovery website.
On the Bright Side: Share Your Uplifting Stories
Explore the inspirational stories shared by faculty, staff, students, and alumni who are going above and beyond to support their family and friends, colleagues, and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Impact Summary