{"id":279,"date":"2021-11-16T12:40:37","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T19:40:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.coloradocollege.edu\/emailarchive\/?p=279"},"modified":"2021-11-16T13:44:57","modified_gmt":"2021-11-16T20:44:57","slug":"asymptomatic-covid-19-screening-testing-for-students-through-emed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.coloradocollege.edu\/emailarchive\/2021\/11\/16\/asymptomatic-covid-19-screening-testing-for-students-through-emed\/","title":{"rendered":"Asymptomatic COVID-19 Screening Testing for Students Through eMed"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Starting after Fall Break, our COVID-19 asymptomatic screening testing<\/strong> program will be administered by eMed, a telehealth provider.<\/p>\n<\/h1>\n
The Student Health Center<\/a>, located in the Yalich Student Services Center, will continue providing tests for symptomatic COVID-19 testing, follow-up testing to positive antigen tests, and testing after exposure. <\/p>\n

All students will take a COVID test at the end of Fall Break. The data from this baseline testing will inform frequency of testing moving forward. <\/p>\n

Later today, Nov. 16,<\/strong> all students will receive an email from noreply@navica.abbott<\/a><\/a> (sent to your CC email account). Follow the instructions in the email to download the Navica app<\/strong>, create an account, and enter the Connect Code to connect your account to Colorado College. Once you have connected your account, you are ready to participate in testing. Create your account and connect to Colorado College by Monday, Nov. 22<\/strong>. <\/strong>If you haven\u2019t received the email invitation, please check your junk email folder, and contact us at covid19@coloradocollege.edu<\/a><\/a> as needed. <\/p>\n

Prior to the beginning of Block 4, all students, except for those who have received a positive COVID-19 test result in the 90 days prior, will receive an email from covid19@coloradocollege.edu<\/a><\/a> prompting them to pick up a BinaxNow test kit<\/a>. BinaxNow test kits will be available at the Tutt Library circulation desk beginning
Monday, Nov. 29, <\/sup>at 8 a.m. You must bring and swipe your Gold Card<\/strong> to pick up a test kit. Students with exemptions who test twice weekly may pick up two test kits at a time each week. <\/p>\n

For the initial testing after Fall Break, students residing in Mathias, South, and Loomis Halls should pick up their test kit at their hall\u2019s front desk<\/strong> beginning Monday, Nov. 29, during desk hours. <\/p>\n

Students will self-administer the test, e.g., in their room, supervised by eMed through a telehealth session. Our email communication will include detailed instructions. Students, please do not open the test kit before being prompted to do so during the telehealth session<\/strong> to make sure your test is recorded and counts toward the testing requirement. Please watch this short video<\/a> to learn more about how to start your telehealth session and administer the test. Detailed information and FAQs about eMed testing are available here<\/a> and at the bottom of this message.  <\/p>\n

We will send a separate email regarding COVID-19 testing for faculty and staff soon.<\/p>\n

Thank you for your participation in our testing program. Please reach out to us with any questions: covid19@coloradocollege.edu<\/a>.
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Sincerely,<\/span><\/div>\n

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Andrea Bruder<\/span>
<\/strong>Chief Public Health Advisor to the President 
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eMed FAQs<\/h1>\n
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What kind of test does CC use for screening testing?<\/strong> 
The BinaxNow COVID-19 Ag Card is an antigen test. The sample is an anterior nasal swab. <\/em>Antigen tests<\/a> (not to be confused with antibody<\/em> tests) detect COVID-19 infections very reliably during the infectious period, making them an excellent tool for screening testing. Their tendency not to pick up prior infections after recovery will help to reduce isolation needs. Because some false positive results are to be expected, all positive antigen test results are followed up by a molecular test at the Student Health Center<\/a> located in the Yalich Student Services Center.  

How is the test administered?<\/strong> 
Students self-administer the test, supervised by a telehealth provider, eMed.

How will I receive my test results?<\/strong> 
You will receive your test results via the Navica app as well as via email.  

What happens if I receive a positive BinaxNow test result through eMed?<\/strong> 
If you\u2019ve received a positive test result,\u202fput on your mask (unless you are in your room by yourself with the door closed) and stay away from others. Our COVID-19 response \u202fcoordinator \u202fwill call you and discuss next steps.  Students will need to schedule a follow-up test at the Student Health Center to confirm the test result.  Do NOT <\/strong>go to the Student Health Center before speaking with a COVID-19 response team member. All positive test results will be followed up with a molecular test at the Student Health Center<\/a>, located in the Yalich Student Services Center. Please stay near your phone.  <\/div>\n

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Starting after Fall Break, our COVID-19 asymptomatic screening testing program will be administered by eMed, a telehealth provider. The Student Health Center, located in the Yalich Student Services Center, will continue providing tests for symptomatic COVID-19 testing, follow-up testing to positive antigen tests, and testing after exposure. All students will take a COVID test at … <\/p>\n

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