Mpox Infection Prevention and Isolation Guidelines for University Residence Halls and Shared Living Spaces

 

The Mpox Infection Prevention and Isolation Guidelines for University Residence Halls and Shared Living Spaces outlines the University requirements and guidelines for mpox infection prevention and isolation in University residence halls, dormitories, and other shared living spaces.

 

Mpox

Updated December 5, 2022

This content is published on behalf of the University’s Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases (ACCD). ACCD and EH&S are monitoring the mpox outbreak and will update information as the outbreak evolves. UW Medicine medical facility personnel should follow UW Medicine policies and procedures.

 

The updated UW Accident Prevention Plan is now available

The updated UW Accident Prevention Plan contains new and updated health and safety information and resources for University units to share with personnel. 

The UW Accident Prevention Plan outlines the policies and procedures we should follow to reduce or eliminate anticipated workplace hazards that generally apply to all University personnel, except in UW medical and healthcare facilities.

 

What to do if an L&I Inspector contacts you

The Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) serves as the University representative and liaison to Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (L&I) for all campus locations, including UW Medicine, and will coordinate all activities related to an L&I investigation. EH&S will coordinate on behalf of the University with the appropriate unit and University representatives, including Human Resources Labor Relations.