COVID-19 Operational Updates-CFMRI

CFMRI-UCSD Updated COVID Policies Effective 04/14/23

Beginning Monday, April 3, 2023, UC San Diego Health updated COVID Protocols to “Green Tier” (low prevalence) for clinical and patient-facing team members. Non-clinical team members in Health Sciences are required to follow campus Return to Learn Guidelines, which currently state that masking is only required in indoor areas for “individuals who are completing their isolation after testing positive for COVID-19, have been exposed to COVID-19 (must mask 10 days), or are symptomatic but test negative for COVID-19 (must mask until symptoms resolve)”.

Given the current UC San Diego Health and Campus guidelines, the UCSD Center for Functional MRI will no longer require masks for researchers or research volunteers during their visit to the facility. Our masking policy will mirror the guidance from UCSD and UC Health. Masking may be required indoors in the future if UCSD policies change. We will notify you of any updates to our internal policy.

Please continue to screen research volunteers for COVID symptoms or exposure during the initial appointment scheduling process, and 24 hours prior to their scheduled MRI.

CFMRI COVID-19 Research Subject Phone Screening Form

Thank you for your efforts to help make CFMRI a safe place for staff and research volunteers over the course of the COVID pandemic.

Masking During the MRI Scan

Research volunteers are no longer required to wear masks within the MRI scanner. This policy will mirror any UCSD masking policies and is subject to change.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at cfmri@ucsd.edu

Sanitization Protocols

Please use the provided disinfectant wipes to carefully clean any patient comfort padding or equipment used during your session.

Attention

Do not spray liquid disinfectant anywhere near electronic equipment or open electronic ports.

COVID Screening for Research Volunteers

Please continue to use the “CFMRI COVID-19 Research Subject Phone Screening Form” to screen research volunteers for COVID symptoms or exposure during the initial appointment scheduling process, and 24 hours prior to their scheduled MRI.

CFMRI COVID-19 Research Subject Phone Screening Form

COVID-19: UCSD Center for fMRI Operational Updates

We are committed to providing up to date center-specific safety information and operational updates. The user mailing list and this site will be used to provide regular information regarding the status of the imaging center and any changes in campus policies that might affect our operation.

CFMRI user mailing list

https://groups.google.com/a/ucsd.edu/g/fmriusers-l

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns at cfmri@ucsd.edu

Additional COVID-19 Information

UCSD Official updates:

https://coronavirus.ucsd.edu

UCSD Triton Alert Emergency Notifications:

https://students.ucsd.edu/campus-services/campus-safety/triton-alert.html