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MCC In-person Training during COVID 19 - Phase 2

March 3, 2021 – The facility staff are actively training new users on select MCC instruments. At present, there are significant wait times for training as compared to pre-COVID times owing to COVID restrictions, limited staff availability and high demand. As a member of our community, we ask that you be patient as we address the training requests on a first come first serve basis. Lastly, the pandemic and its effect on our region remain fluid. Based on changing external conditions we may need to suspend in-person training again. Any announcements will be made through iLab.

Steps to take for new trainees

  1. Register for an account in iLab. See instructions in the MCC Training Library 

  2. Complete a New Training Request Form

  3. Users must be approved by the Office of Research & Innovation to Return to Research (Phase 1 or Phase 2)

  4. Users must complete the Drexel COVID-19 Training for Students/Employees and provide proof-of-completion to the instrument manager.

  5. Users must carefully read the MCC Research Ramp Up Plan [PDF] and the University/ORI COVID Prevention Strategy [DOC] 

  6. Communication with MCC Staff to schedule training

Drexel Health Tracking

  • Users must complete the questionnaire in the Drexel Health Tracker App no less than 12 hours and no more than 24 hours in advance of the scheduled training. Users must show staff the tracker app “Self-Certification” (green check) prior to starting training.

PPE for In-Person Interactions

  • Cloth masks covering the nose and mouth must be worn at all times. Makeshift masks (e.g., bandanas) will not be permitted. Masks will not be provided by the MCC.

  • Full-coverage face shields must be worn at all times during face-to-face training. Face shields will be provided by the MCC. Users can bring their own face shield as long as it is at least as protective as the face shields provided by the facility.

  • Gloves must be worn at all times. Gloves are provided by the MCC. Please DO NOT wear gloves into the facility.

Social Distancing for In-Person Interactions

  • 6’ radius from typical operator position will be marked on the floors with tape where possible

  • Most training interaction can be accomplished with either staff or trainee outside at > 6’.

  • If close contact (<6’) is necessary, the interaction will be as brief as possible and no longer than 15 minutes.

  • For training in enclosed rooms or rooms where 6’ distancing is not possible, staff member will stay outside the room except to answer questions.

  • For multi-instrument rooms, staff will block schedule for all instruments when scheduling training.

  • Staff will provide pre-training materials for trainees to review prior to training day

  • One-on-one Zoom meeting (day of training) between staff and user to cover:

    • Software

    • Go through SOP text together

    • Video/PPT visual aids

Notification Plan

Supporting Documents