{"id":35,"date":"2020-05-13T20:51:19","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T20:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sanjac.mycareerfocus.org\/summer-2020-volume-1-issue-39\/san-jac-prioritizes-safety-assists-health-community-during-coronavirus\/"},"modified":"2020-06-23T02:07:57","modified_gmt":"2020-06-23T02:07:57","slug":"san-jac-prioritizes-safety-assists-health-community-during-coronavirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sanjac.mycareerfocus.org\/summer-2020-volume-1-issue-39\/san-jac-prioritizes-safety-assists-health-community-during-coronavirus\/","title":{"rendered":"San Jac prioritizes safety, assists health community during coronavirus"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Courtney Morris<\/span><\/p>\n

When Harris County announced its stay-at-home order, San Jacinto College had already made the social distancing switch to prioritize student and staff safety.<\/span><\/p>\n

As COVID-19 spread worldwide, College officials not only moved to altered operations to protect the entire College community but also began transferring needed supplies to health care responders on the front lines.<\/span><\/p>\n

While still a goal, returning to normal operations took second priority to ensuring everyone\u2019s wellbeing during the evolving pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n

Altered operations<\/span><\/h4>\n

On March 17, the San Jacinto College Board of Trustees approved a resolution allowing the College to move to altered operations during the COVID-19 situation. Altered operations began March 23, with the resolution remaining in effect until rescinded by the board.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe understand this is an unprecedented situation for our region, our state, and our country,\u201d Marie Flickinger, board chair, said. \u201cThe health and safety of our students, employees, and community are most important.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Faculty, staff, and administrators worked to adjust instruction and support services, ensuring students could finish the semester strong and all College operations could continue running smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n

All general education courses moved online. Faculty also taught technical courses online, extending the term for necessary in-person training and testing.<\/span><\/p>\n

College employees moved to remote work, and campuses and facilities closed to visitors except through special appointments and proper screening.<\/span><\/p>\n

Foundation emergency fund<\/span><\/h4>\n

To address student needs, the San Jacinto College Foundation Board of Directors approved $200,000 in emergency funding.<\/span><\/p>\n

Students who needed help to support their education could apply online for the scholarship\u2014up to $250 per student.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe know that circumstances have changed for many of our students, and we wanted a way to be able to help these individuals,\u201d Tom Watson, foundation board chair, said. \u201cWe want our students to complete their certificate or degree this semester without the worry of added expenses.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Supply transfer to HCPH<\/span><\/h4>\n

Responding to the need for medical supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) for health professionals fighting COVID-19, San Jacinto College transferred a pallet of medical supplies to Harris County Public Health March 28.<\/span><\/p>\n

Supplies included latex and nitrile gloves, surgical and N-95 masks, safety glasses, disposable wipes, gowns, hand sanitizer, and alcohol prep pads.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAs an institution that works closely with our local health care providers to train the next generation of their workforce, it is important for us to support them during this pandemic,\u201d said San Jacinto College Chancellor Dr. Brenda Hellyer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Respirator loan to hospital<\/span><\/h4>\n

In addition, the College assisted Methodist Hospital Baytown by lending three respirators from its respiratory care program to fill a shortage in that location.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Rhonda Bell, Central Campus dean of health and natural sciences, coordinated the transfer to the hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone in health care is acutely aware of the crisis we have within our communities and health care systems,\u201d Dr. Bell said. \u201cThe opportunity to assist our health care partners is one small bright spot in an extremely difficult time.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

H-Force<\/span><\/h4>\n

San Jacinto College joined with Houston Community College, the University of Houston at Sugar Land, Fort Bend County Judge\u2019s Office, TX\/RX Labs, and Alief and Houston ISDs to address PPE shortages for local medical professionals and first responders.<\/span><\/p>\n

Called H-Force, the comprehensive community partnership united members\u2019 resources, technologies, and expertise to meet Houston\u2019s growing needs during the pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n

San Jacinto College used its 3D printers to create 500 face shield brackets for CHI St. Luke\u2019s Health \u2013 Patients Medical Center in Sugar Land and its Clear Lake affiliate.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe health and safety of our health care workers\u2014and that of our community\u2014is critical now more than ever,\u201d Chancellor Hellyer said. \u201cWe are all willing to do our part to help through this H-Force initiative.<\/span><\/p>\n

To learn more about the College\u2019s response to COVID-19, visit sanjac.edu\/coronavirus<\/span><\/a>.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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