Safety At A Glance

Before Coming to Campus

• When should I stay at home?

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• Get tested if you have symptoms. Find testing information and sites here.

  • If you're an NMC student and are experiencing symptoms or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, NMC Health Services has rapid tests available by appointment. Call (231) 995-1255 to schedule an appointment. Health Services is open Mon.–Fri.: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters.
  • If you're an NMC employee, COVID-19 rapid testing through NMC Health Services is only available if you believe you might have been exposed to COVID-19 while on NMC's campuses or performing NMC duties.
  • Free at-home COVID-19 tests can be ordered thorough the U.S. Postal Service at this address – special.usps.com/testkits.
  • Here's a list of local testing sites with contact and other information:
    • Grand Traverse County Health Department, 2600 LaFrainer Rd.: gtcountymi.gov/2231/ COVID-19-Novel-Coronavirus
    • Munson Foster Family Community Health Center: (231) 935-9269
    • Munson Walk-In Clinic, 3074 North US 31 South: (231) 929-1234
    • Northwest Michigan Health Services: (231) 642-5292
    • Rite Aid: (231) 943-9288, riteaid.com/ pharmacy/services/covid-19- testing , free
    • Walgreen’s: walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/testing/, free
    • TC Rapid Testing, 3301 Veterans Dr.: (231) 252-3278, $125

• Consider remote solutions.

  • If you can accomplish your task or resolve your need remotely (e.g.; by calling, emailing or scheduling a video meeting), you can do so.
  • NMC students: Find more information on the Keep Learning page.
  • NMC employees: Find more information on the Keep Working page.

When On Campus

• Consider Wearing a face mask indoors regardless of your vaccination status.

  • As of Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, masks are recommended but not required while inside NMC buildings. This change aligns College policy with state and local guidelines, spurred by a downward trend of cases, related hospitalizations, and an increased vaccination rate in our service area. Read more here.
  • NOTE: The College’s Health Occupation programs and Health Services office will continue required masking based on Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recommendations.

• Clean classrooms, labs, and offices often — a collaborative effort.

  • Disinfectant spray, towels, wipes and gloves will be placed in all areas. Users should wipe down surface areas before and after use .
  • Example: A classroom is used for a staff meeting. Employees should wipe surfaces prior to sitting down and clean once the meeting has ended.
  • This would be the same for a class. Students should clean the area that they will be sitting in .
  • Employees: Order cleaning supplies through Central Stores .

Safety and Cleaning

• NMC will clean all public spaces following CDC recommendations for disinfecting spaces and high-touch point surfaces.

  • This includes countertops, toilet rooms, drinking fountains, waiting rooms, seating, door handles and push/pull devices, and light switches.
  • See Cleaning Instructions for Work Environments for more details.

• NMC will provide barriers in designated higher-risk areas, such as service counters.

  • This will provide a physical separation between the employee and student/customer.
  • See Table A1 on page 4 of the Exposure Control Plan for a list of locations.

Read NMC's Full Exposure Control Plan here.