Procedures of epidemiological safety measures in LiepU

ORDER

No 52 – v, 24th August 2020

Procedures of epidemiological safety measures for the containment of the spread of Covid-19 infection in Liepaja University (Issued according to the Cabinet Regulation No 360 of 9th June 2020 “Epidemiological Safety Measures for the Containment of the Spread of COVID-19 Infection”)

I. General provisions

1. Procedures of epidemiological safety measures for the containment of the spread of Covid-19 infection in Liepaja University (hereinafter – Procedures) defines the procedures by wich the safety measures shall be organized for limiting the spread of Covid-19 infection in Liepaja University (hereinafter – LiepU).  
2. The Procedures supplements the existing LiepU regulation of internal and working order and are binding to all LiepU staff (academic staff, general staff and students) and LiepU visitors.
3. Successful containment of the spread of infection is based on everyone's responsibility for their own health and the health of bystanders, conscientious behaviour by taking into account these Procedures and other national restrictions imposed, and accurate fulfilment of their own duties.
4. The Procedures:
   1. ensure the observance and implementation of the national safety measures imposed in LiepU;
   2. define the action, responsibility and duties of LiepU staff;
   3. ensure the traceability of infection cases in LiepU.
5. The Procedures are applicable in all buildings or its parts (hereinafter – LiepU buildings) owned by LiepU, where LiepU activities are administered, the study, scientific or supportive process is being implemented.
6. [..]
7. [..]
8. [..]
9. If the epidemiological situation changes, the Procedures may be revised and the restrictions laid down therein may be changed.
10. Persons, who violate the restrictions on isolation, quarantine and gathering laid down in regulatory enactments may be held liable under administrative responsibility, but in case of failure complying with these Procedures, it may be decided to terminate the employment relations, studies or rental agreements with particular persons.

VII. Ensuring the study process

1. The study process is implemented in presence using the inclusion of online study methods in the acquisition of study courses and /or modules:
   1. In full-time present studies in the amount of 30% - 50%;
   2. In part-time correspondence studies in the amount of 40% - 60%.
2. For foreign students or students abroad, who can not arrive in the Republic of Latvia due to restrictions of the epidemiological situation, studies shall be carried out remotely.
3. The dean of the faculty shall determine the extent by which the study courses and/or modules of the study programme shall be implemented remotely in accordance with Clauses 55.1. and 55.2. and level and requirements of the study programme.
4. Remotely carried parts of the study courses shall be organized in MS Teams and Moodle. Study courses whose materials are not placed in Moodle according to guidelines or other indications on the development of e-study materials must not be carried out remotely.
5. Lectures within one day shall be scheduled for one course in the same audience as far as possible.
6. As far as possible, lectures can take place outside.
7. While observing the increase in the spread of Covid-19 infection or maintaining high rates of the spread of infection in the territory of Liepaja municipality or the territrory of Latvia, it may be decided about all studies to be carried out remotely.

VIII. LiepU visitors

1. In LiepU premises may be present only those visitors, who have arrived in a particular visit, carry their working tasks, go for lunch to LiepU cafe or take part in the events organised by LiepU.
2. Visitors must not  be present in LiepU buildings with an increased body temperature, signs of an acute respiratory infection disease, at certain self-isolation, house quarantine or isolation.
3. It must be coordinated with the Responsible person regarding the compliance of epidemiological safety measures:
   1. group visits in LiepU premises with five or more participants;
   2. participation of listeners in study courses together with LiepU students;
   3. rent of premises;
   4. measures (studies, trainings, seminars, conferences, etc.), where visitors participate.

X. Additional action regarding foreign students and international cooperation

1. To ensure special rules for foreign students, LiepU International Relations Department shall:
   1. summarize information regarding the time of arrival and address of the residence of foreign students;
   2. regularly follow the current information regarding the status of the risk of countries on CDPC website (https://www.spkc.gov.lv/lv/valstu-saslimstibas-raditaji-ar-Covid-19-0), in order to determine the necessary restrictions;
   3. inform foreign students of the necessity for self-isolation in accordance with the recommendations of CDPC: https://Covid19.gov.lv/Covid-19/drosibas-pasakumi/pasizolacija
   4. introduce foreign students with these Procedures and invite to use the application “Stop COVID” (“Apturi COVID”);
   5. When organising international student exchange, International Relations Department shall follow the current information on the situation of Covid-19 in the cooperation countries and shall contact partner institutions, in order to provide applicants of the mobility programmes with timely information about their opportunities, including the possibilities for implementing the exchange partially or fully remotely. When hosting incoming participants of the mobility programmes, LiepU is entitled to decide whether to implement this practice in the academic year of 2020/2021.

XII. Process of internships

1. Internships (including qualification internships) in enterprises can be held in presence or, if agreed beforehand, remotely.
2. Students shall observe the requirements specified at the internship place.
3. LiepU shall agree with an internship enterprise on operational exchange of information, if a case of Covid-19 infection has been detected at the internship place.
4. If it is necessary for the observance of epidemiological requirements, there shall be issued LiepU order on changes in the organisation of the educational process for each phase of internship/internship part that could be possible to implement remotely.

XIII. Final provisions

1. [..]
2. A separate procedure for the reception of visitors and work organisation shall be specified in LiepU library.
3. Provisions shall enter into force with 7th September 2020.

Full document available: Section Current Students -> Documents and Regulations

Rector's substitute