28.02.2022
Public health measures coming into place on Monday 28th February
Please follow the advice from HSE regarding Covid 19 Close Contact Information
Staying Safe on Campus
IADT Lead Worker Representatives
The Government’s COVID-19 Work Safely Protocol requires that the Institute to appoint at least one Lead Worker Representative to work with the employer to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.
The role of IADT’s Lead Worker Representatives is to:
- Help out with putting in place the COVID-19 control measures.
- Communicate regularly with the Institute and Management, and assist in providing COVID-19 health advice to your co- workers.
- Carry out checks that COVID-19 control measures are in place as required.
- Report to the COVID-19 group of any problem areas or non-compliance and keep record of same.
- Listen to the concerns of fellow workers and raise them with the COVID-19 Group with a view to resolution.
- Help keep your fellow workers up to date with the latest COVID-19 advice from Government.
- Help as part of a response team in managing someone with symptoms of COVID-19 at the workplace.
IADT has three Lead worker Representatives:
Linda Carroll
Linda is the European Projects Coordinator and Postgraduate Programme Administrator. She is responsible for coordinating all European Projects in the Dept. of Film + Media and the NFS more generally. She is currently involved in the FilmEU project.
Turlough Conway
Turlough is an ICT Technician within our ICT Department. Turlough’s offices are located in the Carraiglea Building however given his role Turlough actively works across the Institute.
John Montayne
John is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology + Technology. John is located mainly in the Atrium Building but due to the nature of his role he works actively across the Institute.
The Lead worker Representatives can be contacted via email: lwr@iadt.ie.
IADT Resources/Guidance
- IADT Returning to Work FAQ 31.01.22
- IADT COVID-19 Quick Guide
- IADT COVID-19 Response Protocol
- IADT COVID-19 Policy Statement
- IADT Protocol for Responding to Alterations to Level of COVID-19 Restrictions
- IADT Protocol for Dealing with COVID-19 on Campus
- IADT COVID-19 Guidance (Animation)
- IADT COVID-19 Guidance (Short Film)
HR Updates + DES Circulars for Staff
31.01.22
26.11.2021
Guidance and FAQs for Public Service Employers during COVID-19
03.08.2021
Plans for Safer Reopening across Higher Education Announced
23.04.2021
IADT Guidance Document – COVID-19 Vaccination
08.03.2021
Update to Guidance and FAQs for Public Service Employers during COVID-19
31.12.2020
22.12.2020
Letter to all staff on announcement of Level 5 restrictions from 24th December
28.10.2020
IADT’s Response to Changes to the Levels of Restrictions
IADT Protocol for Responding to Alterations to Level of COVID-19 Restrictions V1.5
01.10.2020
Update to Guidance on working arrangements during COVID-19 for the Civil and Public Service
06.08.2020
Dept of FHEIS Public Health Implementation Guidelines of HEIs
These are the current guidelines and implementation measures for all HEIs – Revised August 05, 2020. This document and advice was drawn up by public health experts within the HEI sector and are endorsed by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre of the HSE.
29.07.2020
IADT COVID-19 Response Protocol V 1.4
23.07.2020
Guidance for Further and Higher Education for returning to on-site activity in 2020
22.07.2020
IADT welcomes the announcement of €168m in supports for Higher Education
16.07.2020
COVID 19 Special Leave with pay arrangements
Childcare for Essential Healthcare Workers
17.06.2020
Message to all IADT students from the President
16.06.2020
Please see Guidance and FAQs for Public Service Employers during COVID-19 updated to the 15th June for all staff.
16.06.2020
Protocol for staff who fall ill on campus [8th June to the 31st August]
Protocol for attending on Site during COVID 19
25.05.2020
Please see Guidance and FAQs for Public Service Employers during COVID-19 updated to the 15th June for all staff.
18.05.2020
In accordance with Phase 1 of the National Plan for Reopening Society and Businesses, IADT along with all schools, pre-schools and further and higher education settings will begin a phased re-opening of campus from today May 18th. This is a controlled return towards reopening our campus. For the majority of staff and all students, the campus will remain closed until at least 8th June 2020 when the next Phase and easing of restrictions commences.
During Phase 1 and in order to prepare for a safe opening of the Institute, the Estates and Facilitates Team will be working on campus Monday to Friday each week. During this period some of the buildings will be open to staff who have been given prior approval, by their Manager/HOD. The hours of opening are 10am to 4pm each day. Prior to seeking access during this period please refer to pre-opening communications you received from the HRM and follow the guidance provided.
Temporary Reassignment
- Circular Letter 0027/2020 – COVID-19 Temporary assignment arrangements for certain staff in the education and training sector
- Circular Letter 0028/2020 – COVID-19 Temporary assignment arrangements for certain staff
- FAQs – COVID-19 Temporary assignment arrangements
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Circular 0026/2020 – COVID-19 – Delay Phase Arrangements for all Public Service Employees
FAQs for Staff in IADT during COVID-19
Steps to follow if you need to self-isolate during COVID-19
Self Declaration Form – Special Leave with Pay during COVID-19
HSE Updates
COVID-19 Testing – Online Booking System has been introduced:
Full details of how to get tested are available here.
Walk-in testing is not currently available, but you can book at test online for any test centre.
COVID-19 Contact Tracing has moved online:
If you get a positive test, you can use the contact tracing system to help list where you’ve been and help us to get in touch with your close contacts. You can find more information here.
Find a pharmacy giving COVID-19 vaccines:
Many pharmacies are now offering COVID-19 vaccines to people aged 12 and over. Find a pharmacy to book your vaccine appointment. You can find more information here.
Public Health Information:
As always, for the most up to date information and advice on Coronavirus, please go to: https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/covid19/ and https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/. Clinical and professional guidance relating to COVID-19 is available on www.hpsc.ie where you’ll find up to date guidance for healthcare settings and non-clinical settings.
You can find information here about the public health measures in place.
You can find the public health measures for September and October here.
With regard to Pregnant women the advice now is that it is safe to get the covid vaccine at any stage of pregnancy and the advice and guidance is linked below:
-Pregnancy and getting a COVID-19 vaccine: it is safe to get your COVID-19 vaccine at any stage of your pregnancy. Guidance has changed on doses during pregnancy because there is more evidence available. You can find more information here .
The advice is that You should get a COVID-19 vaccine to protect yourself from the virus if you’re:
- pregnant
- trying for a baby or might get pregnant in the future
- breastfeeding
And
- You will need 2 doses of your COVID-19 vaccine.
- It is safe to get your COVID-19 vaccine at any stage of your pregnancy.
- Guidance has changed on doses during pregnancy because there is more evidence available.
- You should get the COVID-19 vaccine when it is offered, following a discussion with your midwife, GP or obstetrician.
We will continue to update IADT’s COVID-19 webpage and advice is available on the HSE website which can be accessed via www.hse.ie or via the HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre www.hpsc.ie.
Resources to Support Remote Learning
Campus + Estates Updates
Estates and Facilities Update COVID-19
Contractor Covid-19 Questionnaire
As per current HSE protocols, campus access is restricted for staff and students. Staff may apply for scheduled access during our restricted opening hours.
Volunteering
The HSE have been asking healthcare professionals from all disciplines who are not already working in the public health service to register to be on call for Ireland. They are creating extra hospital and care beds and need extra hands to provide the care that’s needed to meet the challenges ahead. IADT Staff can also help through volunteering.
Please find below useful links to information about volunteering:
Employee Assistance Programme for Staff + Families
Confidential supports and resources are available through our Employee Assistance Programme. The service is free of charge to all our staff and their families.
EAP provides a wide range of supports with trained specialists able to give you practical information. Staff also have the opportunity to access additional professional supports if required.
The Freephone number is 1800 995 955 or email eap@vhics.ie.