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Amnamyst: Updated Information

2023-05-31T15:44:16Z

Updated Information

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			'''UPDATE:'''
			*The MEG Core Facility is a patient care area and follows Clinical Center guidelines regarding masking. Refer to [https://intranet.cc.nih.gov/hospitalepidemiology/emerging_infectious_diseases the Guidelines for Use of Masks in Patient Care Area] for details.

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			!Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
			Subject: CLINICAL ALERT: Mask Requirements in Building 10 to change Monday June 5th
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			\| '''Beginning June 5th 2023, Clinical Center provided masks are required in patient care areas only.'''

			These areas include: all inpatient units, outpatient clinics, day hospitals, associated patient waiting areas (including Admissions), and testing or treatment areas where patients (including healthy volunteers) receive care.
			*Before entering the patient care area, a mask must be obtained and worn.
			**Mask dispensers and signs will be placed in all patient care areas.
			**In addition, mask dispensers will be at the North, South, and P1 lobby entrances.
			*Staff, patients, and visitors should continuously wear the same mask throughout their entire shift or visit. Replace the mask if it becomes soiled, wet, damaged, or no longer fits properly.

			*Beginning June 5th 2023, Masks are optional in non-patient care areas.
			**Mask requirements are subject to change depending on SARS-CoV-2 or other respiratory virus activity levels.
			**This change does not affect the guidelines for use of respirators for airborne and enhanced respiratory isolation.
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			\| Refer to [https://intranet.cc.nih.gov/hospitalepidemiology/emerging_infectious_diseases the Guidelines for Use of Masks in Patient Care Area] for details.
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	''You can download a printable .pdf copy of the protocols [[Media:MEGCoreFacility ReturntoWorkGuidelines 9-2-20-final.pdf\|here]].''		''You can download a printable .pdf copy of the protocols [[Media:MEGCoreFacility ReturntoWorkGuidelines 9-2-20-final.pdf\|here]].''

Amnamyst at 18:46, 19 January 2022

2022-01-19T18:46:42Z

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	PROCEDURE FOR TRAINING NEW PERSONNEL:		PROCEDURE FOR TRAINING NEW PERSONNEL:
	• They must first receive approval from the MEG Core Director.		• They must first receive approval from the MEG Core Director.
	• They must also propose a plan to minimize risk of transmission during training, and that plan must be approved by ~~the MEG Core Director.~~		• They must also propose a plan to minimize risk of transmission during training, and that plan must be approved by
			the MEG Core Director.
	• These plans should take into account minimizing the number of people in the control room and enhanced protection for persons sitting ~~side-by-side,~~		• These plans should take into account minimizing the number of people in the control room and enhanced protection for persons sitting
	possibly sharing keyboards and a computer mouse.		side-by-side, possibly sharing keyboards and a computer mouse.
	• Remote screen-mirroring options from widely separated workstations, if available, may be a better option for training.		• Remote screen-mirroring options from widely separated workstations, if available, may be a better option for training.

Amnamyst: /* Appendix B - Cleaning Worksheet and Logs */

2022-01-19T17:12:43Z

Appendix B - Cleaning Worksheet and Logs

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	== Appendix B - Cleaning Worksheet and Logs ==		== Appendix B - Cleaning Worksheet and Logs ==
	Logsheet/checklist to be completed for each cleaning. Download the cleaning logs [[Media:AttachmentB MEGCoreFacility CleaningLog.pdf\|here]].		*Logsheet/checklist to be completed for each cleaning. Download the cleaning logs [[Media:AttachmentB MEGCoreFacility CleaningLog.pdf\|here]].

	Access the [https://kurage.nimh.nih.gov/nih/AppendixB/form.html Post-Scan Report Form]		*Access the [https://kurage.nimh.nih.gov/nih/AppendixB/form.html Post-Scan Report Form]
			**This is the preferred method of reporting. MEG Core Staff receive the report as soon as it is submitted.

	== Appendix C - Work Zones ==		== Appendix C - Work Zones ==

Tomh: /* Appendix B - Cleaning Worksheet and Logs */

2020-12-03T00:34:15Z

Appendix B - Cleaning Worksheet and Logs

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	Logsheet/checklist to be completed for each cleaning. Download the cleaning logs [[Media:AttachmentB MEGCoreFacility CleaningLog.pdf\|here]].		Logsheet/checklist to be completed for each cleaning. Download the cleaning logs [[Media:AttachmentB MEGCoreFacility CleaningLog.pdf\|here]].

	Access the ~~Post-Scan Report Form [~~[~~http~~://kurage.nimh.nih.gov/nih/AppendixB/~~AppendixB_form~~.html~~\|here~~]].		Access the [https://kurage.nimh.nih.gov/nih/AppendixB/form.html Post-Scan Report Form]

	== Appendix C - Work Zones ==		== Appendix C - Work Zones ==

Tomh: /* Appendix B - Cleaning Worksheet and Logs */

2020-12-03T00:31:15Z

Appendix B - Cleaning Worksheet and Logs

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	== Appendix B - Cleaning Worksheet and Logs ==		== Appendix B - Cleaning Worksheet and Logs ==
	Logsheet/checklist to be completed for each cleaning. Download the cleaning logs [[Media:AttachmentB MEGCoreFacility CleaningLog.pdf\|here]].		Logsheet/checklist to be completed for each cleaning. Download the cleaning logs [[Media:AttachmentB MEGCoreFacility CleaningLog.pdf\|here]].

			Access the Post-Scan Report Form [[http://kurage.nimh.nih.gov/nih/AppendixB/AppendixB_form.html\|here]].

	== Appendix C - Work Zones ==		== Appendix C - Work Zones ==

Amnamyst: /* Appendix B - Cleaning Worksheet and Logs */

2020-12-02T22:32:23Z

Appendix B - Cleaning Worksheet and Logs

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	== Appendix B - Cleaning Worksheet and Logs ==		== Appendix B - Cleaning Worksheet and Logs ==
	Logsheet/checklist to be completed for each cleaning. Download ~~this~~ ~~file~~ [[Media:AttachmentB MEGCoreFacility CleaningLog.pdf\|here]].		Logsheet/checklist to be completed for each cleaning. Download the cleaning logs [[Media:AttachmentB MEGCoreFacility CleaningLog.pdf\|here]].

	== Appendix C - Work Zones ==		== Appendix C - Work Zones ==

Amnamyst: /* Researcher Guidelines */

2020-10-21T17:44:56Z

Researcher Guidelines

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	#Dispose all patient care items appropriately.		#Dispose all patient care items appropriately.

	If the Brainsight was used, wipe down all surfaces on the Brainsight console (keyboard, operation switches, etc.). Dip the head-mounted tracker and the stylus in hydrogen peroxide and allow to airdry. A ~~receptable~~ will be provided by the MEG Core facility. Care should be taken not to damage the reflective spheres and other components – '''DO NOT under any circumstances wipe the reflective spheres'''; components should be allowed to air dry.		If the Brainsight was used, wipe down all surfaces on the Brainsight console (keyboard, operation switches, etc.). Dip the head-mounted tracker and the stylus in hydrogen peroxide and allow to airdry. A receptacle will be provided by the MEG Core facility. Care should be taken not to damage the reflective spheres and other components – '''DO NOT under any circumstances wipe the reflective spheres'''; components should be allowed to air dry.

	<sup>1</sup> ''An exception to the requirement for patients to wear a mask during scanning must be approved the Institute’s Clinical Director.''		<sup>1</sup> ''An exception to the requirement for patients to wear a mask during scanning must be approved the Institute’s Clinical Director.''

Amnamyst: /* General Guidelines */

2020-10-20T13:45:08Z

General Guidelines

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	#Schedules should be arranged so that persons work on different days or shifts, to prevent the possibility that all members need to quarantine in the event of accidental exposure.		#Schedules should be arranged so that persons work on different days or shifts, to prevent the possibility that all members need to quarantine in the event of accidental exposure.
	#All persons who enter the MEG Lab should be logged to facilitate contact tracing.		#All persons who enter the MEG Lab should be logged to facilitate contact tracing.
	'''#In the event that a researcher or scan subject is later found to be SARS-CoV2 positive within 2 days of the scan, Clinical Center guidelines should be followed, which include notifying Hospital Epidemiology Service for testing and follow-up and testing of contacts.''' Decontamination of scanner rooms should be carried out in consultation with ORF and HES and may include closing the MEG Lab for a period of time.		'''In the event that a researcher or scan subject is later found to be SARS-CoV2 positive within 2 days of the scan, Clinical Center guidelines should be followed, which include notifying
			Hospital Epidemiology Service for testing and follow-up and testing of contacts.''' Decontamination of scanner rooms should be carried out in consultation with ORF and HES and may include closing the MEG Lab for a period of time.

	== Investigator Guidelines ==		== Investigator Guidelines ==

Amnamyst: /* General Guidelines */

2020-10-20T13:43:37Z

General Guidelines

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	PROCEDURE FOR TRAINING NEW PERSONNEL:		PROCEDURE FOR TRAINING NEW PERSONNEL:
	• They must first receive approval from the MEG Core Director.		• They must first receive approval from the MEG Core Director.
	• They must also propose a plan to minimize risk of transmission during training, and that plan must be approved by the MEG Core Director. These plans should take into account minimizing the number of people in the control room and enhanced protection for persons sitting side-by-side, possibly sharing keyboards and a computer mouse. Remote screen-mirroring options from widely separated workstations, if available, may be a better option for training.		• They must also propose a plan to minimize risk of transmission during training, and that plan must be approved by the MEG Core Director.
			• These plans should take into account minimizing the number of people in the control room and enhanced protection for persons sitting side-by-side,
			possibly sharing keyboards and a computer mouse.
			• Remote screen-mirroring options from widely separated workstations, if available, may be a better option for training.

	#Discourage anyone from sitting in the waiting room. The waiting room will be furnished with a few plastic chairs that can be cleaned. The waiting room is only 245 square feet. Persons must sit 6 feet apart.		#Discourage anyone from sitting in the waiting room. The waiting room will be furnished with a few plastic chairs that can be cleaned. The waiting room is only 245 square feet. Persons must sit 6 feet apart.

Amnamyst: /* General Guidelines */

2020-10-20T13:42:13Z

General Guidelines

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	#MEG Core staff or a study team member trained in disinfection procedures must be available to ensure proper infection control and disinfection procedures are followed.		#MEG Core staff or a study team member trained in disinfection procedures must be available to ensure proper infection control and disinfection procedures are followed.
	#In most cases, only MEG-experienced personnel should carry out MEG acquisition, not persons in training. MEG training, in which two persons may be working at a distance less than 3 feet for more than 15 minutes is classified as high risk in the NIH return to work guidance (https://www.ors.od.nih.gov/Documents/Return-to-Work-Guidance.pdf), and requires adherence to the recommendation for PPE on page 23, including masks and face shields. Whether to allow training of new fellows or postbacs will be at the discretion of the MEG Core Director.		#In most cases, only MEG-experienced personnel should carry out MEG acquisition, not persons in training. MEG training, in which two persons may be working at a distance less than 3 feet for more than 15 minutes is classified as high risk in the NIH return to work guidance (https://www.ors.od.nih.gov/Documents/Return-to-Work-Guidance.pdf), and requires adherence to the recommendation for PPE on page 23, including masks and face shields. Whether to allow training of new fellows or postbacs will be at the discretion of the MEG Core Director.

			PROCEDURE FOR TRAINING NEW PERSONNEL:
	Procedure for if a study team wants to train new personnel:
	• They must first receive approval from the MEG Core Director.		• They must first receive approval from the MEG Core Director.
	• They must also propose a plan to minimize risk of transmission during training, and that plan must be approved by the MEG Core Director. These plans should take into account minimizing the number of people in the control room and enhanced protection for persons sitting side-by-side, possibly sharing keyboards and a computer mouse. Remote screen-mirroring options from widely separated workstations, if available, may be a better option for training.		• They must also propose a plan to minimize risk of transmission during training, and that plan must be approved by the MEG Core Director. These plans should take into account minimizing the number of people in the control room and enhanced protection for persons sitting side-by-side, possibly sharing keyboards and a computer mouse. Remote screen-mirroring options from widely separated workstations, if available, may be a better option for training.

	#Discourage anyone from sitting in the waiting room. The waiting room will be furnished with a few plastic chairs that can be cleaned. The waiting room is only 245 square feet. Persons must sit 6 feet apart.		#Discourage anyone from sitting in the waiting room. The waiting room will be furnished with a few plastic chairs that can be cleaned. The waiting room is only 245 square feet. Persons must sit 6 feet apart.