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  • Rich McEvoy
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    April 7, 2021 at 9:57 am
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    in reply to: Recycling of PPE #2827

    Follow-up: Currently, Fanshawe has just started GIC (Medical Disposal Circle) from Toronto [https://gicmd.com/] taking away all our nursing/dental PPE from the college to be recycled. Please reach out if you’re interested in more detail.

    Rich McEvoy
    Keymaster
    April 6, 2021 at 5:04 pm
    Post count: 72
    in reply to: Recycling of PPE #2824

    Welcome Robin. I’m told Fanshawe hopes to have a pilot PPE recycling program starting soon. I’ve requested more details and will follow-up further when I do.

    …Rich

    Rich McEvoy
    Keymaster
    March 11, 2021 at 6:37 pm
    Post count: 72
    in reply to: Asset Retirement Obligation #2796

    I haven’t been asked to assemble anything yet but it was brought to our attention last October. Fidelis, from Centennial, was kind enough to share the reference documentation that was forwarded. I saved it in our BoardEffect library in the Deferred Maintenance folder.

    • This reply was modified 3 years, 8 months ago by Rich McEvoy.
    Rich McEvoy
    Keymaster
    January 11, 2021 at 11:23 am
    Post count: 72
    in reply to: Post Covid Design & Space Planning #2769

    Hi,
    Facilities and Academic Schedulers at Fanshawe continue to meet weekly to address changes in academic room requirements due to i) scheduled demand, ii) changes in Health Unit protocols and, iii) spontaneous events (e.g. COVID testing area).

    We don’t have a plan impacted by the vaccine at this time but have begun discussions on a new approach to space use – primarily, dedicated office-type space moving to team-based on-demand office space (hoteling). We’ve shifted approximately 200 non-academic (admin/ support) roles off-campus to a nearby site and we were about to pilot hoteling space with our IT group last Fall. Unfortunately, the COVID restrictions have delayed our move. The migration of non-academic space to off-campus was initiated prior to the pandemic as a way to address our academic space requirements on-campus.

    I’m not aware of any formal adjustment to guidelines going forward but do expect they will change.

    We are not using any apps or sensors at this time to measure room occupancy.

    Fanshawe is expecting to refresh our Campus Master Plan this year which will focus on new space needs following COVID. Also, we are supporting Colleges Ontario in preparing the tri-annual COFSI Report (Colleges Ontario Facilities Space Inventory). This document combines categorized space inventory, enrolment, staffing and teaching contact-hours into a series of space-planning guidelines. We anticipate the report to be released in the coming months. It will be a valuable reference for future space planning.

    …Rich

    Rich McEvoy
    Keymaster
    October 28, 2020 at 12:48 pm
    Post count: 72
    in reply to: Physical Training – For firefighting and policing programs #2702

    Yes. Tt Fanshawe, my team worked with H&S and the program coordinator to layout sections of our gym to facilitate physical training.  In one class they’ll be set up into demarcated quadrants, and another, 2-halves.  Max capacity will be 43 which leaves plenty of room for distancing.  We will continue with deep cleaning 2x daily.  The program will be provided with disinfecting supplies to clean between sessions.

    Rich McEvoy
    Keymaster
    October 21, 2020 at 11:49 am
    Post count: 72
    in reply to: VFA Training Discussion Forum #2698

    The VFA Training recordings have been posted our website.

    https://www.ocappa.ca/past-presentations/

    1. Log in
    2. Click “Members Only”
    3. Select “Past Presentations”

    Note: This series of videos requires a password, listed below the link.

    Rich McEvoy
    Keymaster
    October 6, 2020 at 11:25 am
    Post count: 72
    in reply to: Proctored Testing – Occupancy Levels #2657

    Hi Brent – Fanshawe has only restricted capacities to support safe physical distancing.  Colleges are exempt from the mandate.  For example, our gymnasium supports testing for 102 individuals.

    Rich McEvoy
    Keymaster
    September 15, 2020 at 11:37 am
    Post count: 72
    in reply to: Notification – Confirmed or suspected cases #2649
    [from Brenda Henry, BSW, CRSP, MBA – Senior Manager, Environment, Health, Safety and Emergency Services – Fanshawe College]

    Fanshawe takes direction from local public health on who and how to notify in a case of infectious or communicable disease.
    Public health conducts a risk assessment and as the subject matter experts provides guidance/direction on who was potentially affected and when to communicate. This practice protects the balance between notification to the right staff/students and protection of the ill person’s privacy.
    The College is not an expert in disease transmission and should not be deciding who or what to communicate in such cases. With respect to COVID, public health, through their contact tracing is reaching out directly to close contacts. There may not be a need for communication directly from the College but again, if it occurs, it is done in consult with public health.
    We ask our staff and students to complete a COVID report form if they are asked to self isolate/confirm positive for COVID. We use this form to inform our JHSC of cases and outcomes. (no names, only dept/programs/outcomes)
    Rich McEvoy
    Keymaster
    August 25, 2020 at 4:21 pm
    Post count: 72
    in reply to: On Campus Parking #2645

    Fanshawe: Refunds issued for April to August.   Rates reduced to 50% for students in the fall.   Reserved parking no cost to staff only.

    Rich McEvoy
    Keymaster
    August 17, 2020 at 1:27 pm
    Post count: 72
    in reply to: Plumbing Fixture Covers #2640

    Thanks for sharing Daniel.  I’ve forwarded to our Custodial Manager.

     

    Rich McEvoy
    Keymaster
    July 8, 2020 at 5:30 pm
    Post count: 72
    in reply to: Assets Leaving Campus #2626

    At Fanshawe, nobody is tracking.  We will be relying on Manager oversight and Employee honesty!

    Rich McEvoy
    Keymaster
    July 7, 2020 at 2:23 pm
    Post count: 72
    in reply to: Pilot Project – Food Services #2621

    Hi – Fanshawe will have one restaurant open with outdoor patio and offer limited table service (per local restrictions), take-out and delivery within the Campus.  We are also replenishing our vending machines to ensure there are no expired products.  The general message is to come to campus, complete your class and return home lingering is discouraged.

    We’ve closed off our cafeteria seating and lounge areas.

    Rich McEvoy
    Keymaster
    July 7, 2020 at 2:07 pm
    Post count: 72
    in reply to: Maximum Number of People Allowed on Site #2620

    Hi Lan Chi – Fanshawe is not considering building level limits.  We’ve limited the number of open buildings to minimize the required cleaning and monitoring.  We’ve also restricted capacities at the room level.  We have one room layout for 100 seats for testing (Gym) that will be used intermittently throughout the summer (apprenticeships) and 2 large heavy-equipment labs with 60 students.   All other rooms are 30 or less.

    For the buildings that are open, assuming all classes are used simultaneously, only 1 exceeds 100.

    hope this helps.

    …Rich

    Rich McEvoy
    Keymaster
    May 21, 2020 at 2:15 pm
    Post count: 72
    in reply to: Lab Capacities #2563

    Fanshawe is planning to open several labs in late July for 2-weeks to complete the face-to-face requirements for the Winter semester.  We’re expecting to accommodate ~1400 students in ~40 rooms.

    We are actively assessing room capacities to maintain social distancing and intend to include demarcation and barriers as necessary.  We have a small task team who are working with the lab techs and program managers to discuss strategies to maximize use while maintaining safety.  Discussions on PPE are continuing but nothing official has been confirmed.

    Rich McEvoy
    Keymaster
    April 22, 2020 at 3:43 pm
    Post count: 72
    in reply to: Snow Removal #2393

    Fanshawe contracts all of our snow removal to a local company.

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