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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">We have moved from shared cleanroom suits to individual cleanroom suits. We took special measures to avoid contact between the suits
in the dressing room. We have accommodated 50 users this week and 100 the next week. This is quite a dramatic restriction considering that under normal conditions we have counted no less than 500 active users each year. We plan to increase the number of users
in the near future. We select the users mainly on the invoicing history of each lab during the last 6 months. Between 1 and 4 users per lab or per company are authorized depending of their past usage. Of course we also consider special cases carefully e.g.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> labnetwork-bounces@mtl.mit.edu <labnetwork-bounces@mtl.mit.edu>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Scott Blondell<br>
<b>Sent:</b> mardi, 28 avril 2020 21:51<br>
<b>To:</b> Mark Heiden <mheiden@engr.ucr.edu>; Robert MacDonald <robert.j.macdon@gmail.com>; Albert William (Bill) Flounders <bill_flounders@berkeley.edu><br>
<b>Cc:</b> labnetwork@mtl.mit.edu<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [labnetwork] Starting Back Up<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">We’re still in NYS lockdown. While we don’t use smocks specifically, here’s the plan – a work in progress - upon reopening: we have a SS cubby wall
system. Each wearer has their own gear – suit, hood/mask, over-boots. They will use non-adjacent cubbies, with their suit/hood/mask stowed in plastic
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">bags. Boots on bottom of cubby. As I mentioned, providing ample IPA in spray bottles and wipes to sanitize often. We’re still remoting classes thru
the summer. Lab use will be limited to researchers and externals at first. In the fall we may or may not be
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">open for face-to-face classes. Then it’ll be strict limits on bay occupancy, limited chairs to reduce traffic flow squeeze points and discourage
using adjacent tools, and constant “preaching”, because we’re all human.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Scott Blondell<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Mark Heiden [<a href="mailto:mheiden@engr.ucr.edu">mailto:mheiden@engr.ucr.edu</a>]
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:34 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Scott Blondell <<a href="mailto:spb1699@rit.edu">spb1699@rit.edu</a>>; Robert MacDonald <<a href="mailto:robert.j.macdon@gmail.com">robert.j.macdon@gmail.com</a>>; Albert William (Bill) Flounders <<a href="mailto:bill_flounders@berkeley.edu">bill_flounders@berkeley.edu</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:labnetwork@mtl.mit.edu">labnetwork@mtl.mit.edu</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [labnetwork] Starting Back Up<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Thank you Scott,<br>
How are you handling smock usage?<br>
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MH <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> Scott Blondell <<a href="mailto:spb1699@rit.edu">spb1699@rit.edu</a>><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:21:49 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Mark Heiden; Robert MacDonald; Albert William (Bill) Flounders<br>
<b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:labnetwork@mtl.mit.edu">labnetwork@mtl.mit.edu</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> RE: [labnetwork] Starting Back Up</span><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">All, I inquired to our EH&S about proper handling of used gear, and the response was “treat it as regular waste. It becomes a bio-hazard when in
contact with <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">an infected person.” Of course, we don’t really know who amongst us is asymptomatic now, do we? So, closed waste cans and smart handling is the path
we’re taking.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">We rely on work-study students – there are a few still around – to sanitize 2x daily, and have filled many spray bottles with IPA to be
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">used with lab wipes, and have ample pre-soaked wipes available. IPA by the gallon is inexpensive and residue free.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Who knew this pandemic stuff could be so hard?!?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Scott Blondell<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="mailto:labnetwork-bounces@mtl.mit.edu">labnetwork-bounces@mtl.mit.edu</a> [<a href="mailto:labnetwork-bounces@mtl.mit.edu">mailto:labnetwork-bounces@mtl.mit.edu</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Mark Heiden<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:24 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Robert MacDonald <<a href="mailto:robert.j.macdon@gmail.com">robert.j.macdon@gmail.com</a>>; Albert William (Bill) Flounders <<a href="mailto:bill_flounders@berkeley.edu">bill_flounders@berkeley.edu</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:labnetwork@mtl.mit.edu">labnetwork@mtl.mit.edu</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [labnetwork] Starting Back Up<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Hi Rob,<br>
What type of smocks are you using? Cloth or disposable? Also how are you handling waste gloves, smocks, hats, shoecovers etc. Is it now considered bio- waste and if so was special training required?
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Thanks,<br>
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MH <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="mailto:labnetwork-bounces@mtl.mit.edu">labnetwork-bounces@mtl.mit.edu</a> <<a href="mailto:labnetwork-bounces@mtl.mit.edu">labnetwork-bounces@mtl.mit.edu</a>> on behalf of Robert MacDonald <<a href="mailto:robert.j.macdon@gmail.com">robert.j.macdon@gmail.com</a>><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, April 27, 2020 2:42:35 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Albert William (Bill) Flounders<br>
<b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:labnetwork@mtl.mit.edu">labnetwork@mtl.mit.edu</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [labnetwork] Starting Back Up</span><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">We are running a short staff. Only two engineers. Split shift on maintenance. Only technicians. In total about 25% normal personnel.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">A few obvious things similar t what has been said. Physical distance where possible such as gowning area enforced. Great care around shared spaces such as SEM for disinfection. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">One key is face mask use. Making sure disposable face mask handled with great care. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">No PPE sharing particularly face shields. Face shield disinfection. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Thanks, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Rob <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Sent from my iDidntspellcheckit<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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On Apr 21, 2020, at 6:13 PM, Albert William (Bill) Flounders <<a href="mailto:bill_flounders@berkeley.edu">bill_flounders@berkeley.edu</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">I have been intentionally slow to respond to this inquiry.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The Berkeley NanoLab's present stance is that our city, county, and state imposed some
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">of the earliest shelter in place orders in the country, and we continue to follow them.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">We do not yet have a schedule or standard defined for return to research operations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Split shifts, alternate days, maintain distance, caution with shared PPE, etc.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Though I don't have a unique insight to the common challenges we face,
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">I found Sandrine Martin's (U Michigan) reply with a plan for staged return
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">to operations quite constructive and similar to our evolving strategy.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Each of us needs to define our stages and what the measures and timing are associated with each stage.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">This will be a thoughtful and gradual process, with some components unique to our specific operations,
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">and with the possibility of having to come to full stop again, at any time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">We will get through this.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">My best to all,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Bill<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">On Wed, Apr 15, 2020 at 4:39 PM Sandrine Martin <<a href="mailto:sandrine@umich.edu" target="_blank">sandrine@umich.edu</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">We are also in planning mode at Michigan and waiting for the go ahead and likely recommendations/restrictions from our state and university officials (as of now, our current stay at home order is effective until 4/30).
We're looking at different sequential stages:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">During all of these phases, we are planning for updated protocols that will be different from our "old" (pre-COVID - which feels such a long time ago....) operation model.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">- additional cleaning, both outside of the lab (where no PPE is worn) and inside of the lab<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">- updated gowning protocols (face masks required even in our "class 10,000" space, double gloving mandatory, garment bags and safety glasses not shared among lab users, or heavily cleaned between usage)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">- increased air exchanges and prefilters added before our HEPA filters in gowning area .<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">- social distancing protocols (hence the "no training" in phase 3) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> * limiting the number of people in the gowning area at the same time<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> * showing our users the schedule for tools that are in close proximity and having guidelines about maximum number of people for each physical area - for now, we are looking at relying on users following protocols
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> * enhancing our training methods so that they rely less on close proximity (we already have wiki pages and SOPs for all tools, and online quizzes for a few, but we're looking at developing this further, and including
video training if possible - we don't yet have any of these).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> * limiting onsite staff presence (at least initially) with rotation between two teams, possibly increasing air exchanges in office areas too.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">It's definitely still a work in progress - looking forward to hearing about other ideas from the rest of you!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Thanks<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Sandrine<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">On Wed, Apr 15, 2020 at 11:50 AM Reger, Ronald K <<a href="mailto:rreger@purdue.edu" target="_blank">rreger@purdue.edu</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN-US">Here at Purdue for the last 3 weeks we have severely curtailed our research efforts at the Birck Nanotechnology Center due to the pandemic, to the point that
only a fraction of our facility is being used for projects deemed critical (related to COVID-19 or national interest). We are preparing to ramp back up once the stay-at-home orders are lifted and this ramp-up presents some unique challenges. We’re anticipating
potential delays in orders from suppliers as they ramp up and we expect that social distancing will still be the norm so process & equipment training will need to be handled differently. We’re just now starting to plan for returning to a full research operation
and we’re wondering if you all are developing similar plans? It would be great if we could share some thoughts and ideas in our community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN-US">Thanks very much,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Ron <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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