Masking Guidelines

Employees and Students will continue to be supplied with surgical masks, KN95 masks and N95 masks in offices, classrooms, and the entrances of buildings.

It is important to note that employees who wish to use an N95 mask are required to take the following steps before using an N95 mask:

• Read the CDC training documents on how to properly wear an N95 mask. Put on and Check Disposable Respirator
• Read and sign the Voluntary Use Agreement. Information for Voluntary Respirator Use
• Submit the signed Voluntary Use Agreement to ariass_glaurys@smc.edu in Risk Management

Employees who wish to use surgical masks or KN95 masks do not need to follow this process and can immediately use those products without taking additional steps.

To replenish your initial supply of masks, departments need to follow the Adobe Sign PPE ordering form instructions attached. Instructions for Ordering PPE and Sanitizer

If you have any questions or concerns don't hesitate to contact Daniel Phillips, Director of Risk Management, at phillips_daniel@smc.edu.

The Matrix is to inform the college community of when masking will be required and not required.  The Masking Matrix is based upon categories of community transmission developed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

The EOT Leads review CDC data daily.  Any changes in the Masking Matrix levels will be communicated to the college community.

If the College is in a mandatory masking level, College employees should enforce the guidelines. Employees who do not follow the masking guidelines should be referred to their immediate supervisor and students who do not follow the guidelines should be referred to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs.

Yes, regardless of the community transmission level, mask will be available to employees and students.

The College will follow all health orders. If the health order is more restrictive than the College requirements, the health order must be followed. 

Throughout the pandemic, the EOT has responded to unique situations.  For example, indoor masking has not been required for certain performance activities so long as other safety protocols were followed.  EOT approval must be obtained for any such exceptions. 

If an employee is showing symptoms, please refer them to the Employees Symptoms Checklist. If a student is showing symptoms, refer them to the Student Health Center.