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  • July 27 - Update for SOM students on COVID-19 testing

July 27 - Update for SOM students on COVID-19 testing

Message sent on behalf of J. William Eley, MD, MPH, Executive Associate Dean

Dear students,

Emory is committed to creating a welcoming and safe environment for our students returning to campus this fall. As noted in today’s email from the university, new safety measures are being implemented to keep our community healthy. COVID-19 testing will be required for students taking in person classes and/or assigned on campus housing for fall 2020, and/or planning to use any on campus facility or on campus resource this fall.

Important details for School of Medicine students:
  • Many of our School of Medicine students have already begun the fall semester. The testing requirement applies to all students, whether you are already on campus or returning in August.
  • For students who are already on campus, the majority of your testing will be this weekend (Aug. 1-2), so it is important to log in to arrange your appointment as soon as possible. Customized appointment dates have been arranged, depending on your degree program.
  • If you are beginning a dual degree in August, select that program within the online appointment scheduler.
  • If you are currently in rotations outside the Atlanta metro area you do not have to make a special trip to Atlanta for COVID testing. If you are returning to campus (Emory main campus or any of our hospitals) for any reason, we ask that you schedule your testing for the day before or the morning of the day you are planning on returning to campus.
  • If you have been diagnosed with COVID previously, please follow the instructions on the Student Health Services website about testing.
If you have questions that are not addressed below, visit the Student Health Services website for more information, including FAQs. If you still have questions, contact SOM Student Affairs at somregi@emory.edu; please include your student ID number. Thank you for your commitment to taking care of yourselves and your community.

Scheduling your COVID-19 test
Students can schedule their on-campus COVID-19 tests to align as closely as possible with their campus arrival dates. Below you will find more information about the on-campus testing process.

If you have trouble accessing the testing registration page, contact RTC-studentcovidtesting@emory.edu.

Prioritizing Safety
Emory has partnered with Peachtree Immediate Care1 to perform return-to-campus COVID-19 testing. Peachtree will conduct the rapid antigen test using a nasal swab (Anterior Nares) collection. Results are processed onsite while you wait.

Testing site staff will wear required personal protective gear and practice safe medical protocols consistent with public health and CDC guidelines for this type of testing. Face coverings/masks are required to enter any of the testing locations.

Testing Timeframe
Plan for your testing visit to be 60 minutes or less. However, during high volume testing periods, processing time may be longer. Additionally, unexpected delays may occur (e.g., inclement weather, health emergencies, etc.). We appreciate your support and patience with this very important return-to-campus testing process.

Required Forms for Testing
All students are required to print, complete, and sign a HIPAA Authorization form and a Consent to Test form prior to testing. Please print, sign and bring these items with you. (If student is under 18 years old, the HIPAA Authorization form must be signed by the patient’s parent or legal guardian on behalf of the patient.)

Testing Sites and Procedures
Emory will have two types of testing facilities: drive-thru and walk-up. Both will require everyone to wear a face covering/ mask in compliance with the university face covering policy.
  • Drive-thru testing locations are for students arriving to campus in their personal vehicles.
  • Walk-up testing locations are for students arriving to campus via rideshare, bus/shuttle or other modes of transportation.
Note to all students: If you have COVID-19 symptoms, or you have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 over the 14 days prior to your planned arrival to campus, please stay home and access care through the Student Health Portal. Send a message to the COVID-19 Assessment Provider who will call you with further instructions between 9am – 4pm. After hours, call 404-727-7551 and press “0” for further assessment and instructions.

Drive-Thru Testing Process
  • Students are required to wear a mask throughout the testing process (except during nasal swab collection where they will be asked to lower the mask below the nose).
  • Vehicles will enter the testing site and immediately fill into a line and follow these steps:
    • Identification: All students will be asked to show their Emory IDs to confirm identity. (First-year students who do not yet have their Emory IDs will be asked to show government issued identification.)
    • Welcome Kit: While in the line, an Emory staff member will welcome students to the site and give each student an Emory Safety Tool Kit containing important safety items along with a health and safety brochure.
    • Health Screening: A Peachtree Immediate Care healthcare professional will approach the vehicle and ask the student a series of screening questions. These screening questions are important to identify whether or not a student is symptomatic. If you have COVID-19 symptoms, or you have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 over the 14 days prior to your planned arrival to campus, please stay home and access care through the Student Health Portal. Send a message to the COVID-19 Assessment Provider who will call you with further instructions between 9am – 4pm. After hours, call 404-727-7551 and press “0” for further assessment and instructions.
    • COVID-19 Test: Once screening questions are complete, the student will move through the vehicle line to the swabbing area. A representative from Peachtree Immediate Care will perform the nasal swab.
    • Waiting Area:Once the student swab collection has been completed, the driver of the vehicle will be directed to park the vehicle in a designated spot while awaiting test results. Results are generally available in 20-30 minutes. Students and those accompanying them should remain in their vehicles during the resulting period.
Walk-Up Testing Process
  • Walk-up testing locations are for students arriving to campus via rideshare, bus/shuttle or other modes of transportation.
  • Students are required to wear a face covering/mask throughout the testing process (except during nasal swab collection where they will be asked to lower the mask below the nose).
    • Check In: Upon arrival to the testing site, all students will be asked to show their Emory IDs to confirm identity. (First-year students who do not yet have their Emory IDs will be asked to show government issued identification.) If students have belongings with them, they will be stored in a secure location during the testing period.
    • Physical Distance: Students will be put into the testing line physically distanced from others at all times except during the swabbing procedure.
    • Welcome Kit: While in the line, an Emory staff member will welcome students to the site and give each student an Emory Safety Tool Kit containing important safety items along with a health and safety brochure.
    • Health Screening: A Peachtree Immediate Care healthcare professional will approach the student and ask a series of screening questions. These screening questions are important to identify if a student is symptomatic. If you have COVID-19 symptoms, or you have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 over the 14 days prior to your planned arrival to campus, please stay home and access care through the Student Health Portal. Send a message to the COVID-19 Assessment Provider who will call you with further instructions between 9am – 4pm. After hours, call 404-727-7551 and press “0” for further assessment and instructions.
    • COVID-19 Test: Once screening questions are complete, students will move through the line to the swabbing area. A representative from Peachtree Immediate Care will perform the nasal swab.
    • Waiting Area: Once the student swab collection has been completed, the student will be directed to the resulting wait area. Results are generally available in 20-30 minutes.
COVID-19 Test Results:
  • If You Have a Negative COVID-19 Test Result: You will receive a text message from Peachtree Immediate Care indicating you may now leave the testing area.
  • If You Have a Positive COVID-19 Test Result: A representative from Peachtree Immediate Care will provide you with discharge paperwork containing guidance on next steps.
    • Residential students will receive information regarding transitioning to temporary isolation housing at the Emory Conference Center and Hotel.
    • Non-residential students will receive information regarding isolation in their off-campus residences.
Important Note:
It is very important, particularly during a pandemic that all students are immunized against vaccine preventable diseases. If you have not done so, please upload your immunization documents and submit your vaccination dates into the student health patient portal. Immunization compliance is a requirement for return-to-campus activities. If you are noncompliant upon arriving on campus, you will be directed to Student Health Services for an immunization assessment prior to housing check in. Immunization that require a series of vaccinations can be completed after arrival.

1 Peachtree Immediate Care is a member of the Emory Healthcare Network- a clinically integrated network of Emory-employed and private-practice physicians who work together to create a single comprehensive care management system.
School of Medicine Forward
  • Gathering and Event Submission Process
  • Message from Dean Sukhatme about Fall 2021
  • Guidelines for Laboratory Research Space Density
  • November 13 - Visitor policy: SOM-specific information
  • Nov. 5 - Undergraduates in SOM labs: Requests for Spring 2021
  • November 2 - University building access
  • October 8 - New tool to help department leaders manage onboarding and approvals
  • September 1 - Fall 2020 employee status dashboard
  • September 11 - Change in the status of onsite clinical research at EHC Facilities
  • July 27 - Update for SOM students on COVID-19 testing
  • July 20 - SOM guidance on undergraduate students in research labs
  • July 17 - SOM Student Update from Dean Sukhatme and Dr. Eley
  • July 2 - Message from Dean Sukhatme
  • June 19 - My mask protects you, & your mask protects me
  • June 16 - Phase 2 Resumption of Research: Lifting the suspension of travel for faculty
  • May 27 - Update: expansion of critical and essential research in SOM
  • May 22 - Update: SOM recovery efforts
  • March 20 - Message from Dean Sukhatme: COVID-19
  • March 18 - SOM guidance: Winding down research activity
  • March 18 - Daily Update to the MD Curriculum
  • March 17 - Update to the MD Curriculum
  • March 17 - Program updates from the Office of Faculty Academic Advancement, Leadership & Inclusion
  • March 16 - Important Update to the MD Curriculum
  • March 15 - SOM Leader update: Telecommuting, Research and IT
  • March 13 - Residents/Fellows: Coronavirus Concerns and Guidelines
  • March 12 - Travel guidance for faculty and staff
  • March 11 - COVID-19 Update to Students
  • March 10 - To Residents and Fellows
  • March 8 - Residents and Fellows with VA Rotations
  • March 7 - Residents and Fellows
  • March 6 - Leader Update
  • March 5 - Residents and Fellows
  • March 3 - Residents and Fellows
  • Fall 2020 Return to Campus
  • Leader Updates
  • School of Medicine Research Guidance
  • For Learners
  • For faculty and staff involved in medical education
  • Undergraduates in School of Medicine Labs
  • School of Medicine COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements
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