Please note the following:

1. On July 7, 2025, the College received a report of Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) at the Lancaster Campus. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends the following to prevent further spread of C. diff:
   1. Washing your hands with soap and water
   2. Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces
2. This webpage provides more information regarding C. diff prevention.
3. Additional health concerns can vary by location and season. Here are some diseases and preventative measures to be aware of both locally and nationally:
   1. Bird Flu
   2. C. diff
   3. Hantavirus
   4. Lyme Disease
   5. Measles
4. Employees are encouraged to contact AskHR@hacc.edu for additional information.
5. Students are encouraged to contact CIDO@hacc.edu for additional information.

Please:

• Note examples of symptoms:
  • Cough
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Diarrhea
  • Fatigue
  • Fever or chills
  • Headache
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Rash
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Sore throat
• Review the information under the “What is the process to report a positive COVID-19 test result?” drop-down section of this webpage.
• Review the information under the “What are HACC’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)requirements?” drop-down section of this webpage.
• Note that if an illness causes you to be absent for an extended amount of time, Student Access Services (SAS) can help. To learn more, please contact SAS.
• See this chart for important quarantine guidance:

Face coverings are encouraged but not required on campus. Off-campus clinical sites may still require face coverings.

Please:

• Ensure that you engage in a respectful and civil manner with each other, as each person will have a different comfort level with face coverings.
• Note that, per the student handbook and following Shared Governance Policies (SGP), students and employees do not have authority to require another person to wear a face covering. Each person will make the decision regarding face coverings that is best for them.
  • SGP 505 Student Disciplinary Action
  • SGP 825 Harassment
  • SGP 828 Bullying
• Note that if you are sick, you should remain home. Please see the “What is the process to report a positive COVID-19 test result?” section of this webpage for more information.
• Note that if you have completed your five-day quarantine for COVID-19, it is recommended that you continue to wear a mask for an additional five days.
• Note that masks will continue to be available at building entrances, at the bookstores and security offices.

The College will revert to an earlier phase in our seven-phased plan (pdf) if conditions worsen. Therefore, it is imperative to continue our self-screening efforts.

This information is tentative and subject to change.

HACC uses a multi-layered cleaning process for classrooms, specialized labs, offices, restrooms and common areas.

This includes:

• Following CDC guidelines – HACC will continue layered cleaning procedures once daily:
  • Cleaning to remove germs and dirt is completed each day in all general classrooms, laboratories, restrooms and common areas. This includes, but is not limited to, dusting, vacuuming, washing and emptying trash.
• Disinfecting routinely with EPA-approved disinfecting products for high-touch areas. This includes, but is not limited to, tables, chairs, door knobs, light switches and teaching spaces.
• Using ultraviolet-C (UVC) disinfection equipment called MoonBeamTM3 on all campuses - The technology is used to eliminate pathogens from intricate, hard-to-clean surfaces in high-touch areas, including classrooms, offices, trade, nursing and dental hygiene laboratories and bathrooms. The manufacturer completed extensive testing on the efficacy of the device on key viruses, bacteria and bacterial spores. The MoonBeamTM3 was proven effective against COVID-19 under a range of conditions with contact time as low as four seconds. The equipment has a three-minute cycle within roughly 6 feet of primary targets. The area can be immediately occupied after usage. The MoonBeamTM3 is safely outfitted with sensors that stop the device cycle if entry is attempted from outside the room. We use this several times a week based on demand in specialized labs, trade classrooms, offices, restrooms and common areas. This is an additive cleaning technology to further minimize risk of exposure.
• Using electrostatic spray guns for disinfecting and deep cleaning of high-touch point areas to maintain high quality of cleaning on HACC's campuses - Disinfecting with the electrostatic spray guns is completed several times a week for general classrooms and labs, offices, restrooms and common areas dependent on usage. This is a specialized additive cleaning technology to further minimize risk of exposure.
• Using Envirco IsoClean™ CM units – These units are portable, in-room air cleaning systems. They are engineered to provide the optimum combination of high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) cleaning with multiple air changes per hour. All units meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) guidelines. The units will be at all campuses in large areas for additional air quality filtration.
• Ensuring HVAC units have been assessed and modified for air flow and filtration - Facilities have worked with Johnson Controls (JCI) to complete an air flow, filtration and quality assessment, and appropriate filters will be upgraded and changed to adhere to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) COVID-19 Resource Recommendations. 
• Installing plexiglass in student-facing areas - The facilities team has installed clear plastic (plexiglass) dividers in many areas for employee and student protection as requested.
• Following proper prevention hygiene, such as washing hands frequently and using alcohol-based hand sanitizer when needed
• Ensuring hand sanitizing and surgical mask distribution stations are conveniently placed throughout campus buildings