26 May 2020

Update on CFIM rules under COVID-19

UPDATED CFIM OPERATION AND ACCESS RULES

DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Due to the spread of Covid-19, the Danish Health Authorities have issued social distancing and hygienic guidelines. SUND has been allowed to reopen for research activities from 27th May 2020 which also applies to CFIM.

CFIM OPERATION AND BOOKING RULES (from May 27th 2020 and until further notice):

Everybody accessing and using CFIM is to adhere the following rules – lack of compliance will lead to immediate expulsion and cancellation of access permission.

Generally, you are not to come to CFIM

  • If you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or you have been recently tested positive for COVID-19.
  • If you have been exposed to anyone with symptoms of COVID-19, or who has been tested positive for COVID-19.

Please read and follow the regulations by the Danish Health Authorities.

  1. SERVICE BOOKING:
  • CFIM will offer support to users again from 27th of May 2020.
  • No spontaneous visits to CFIM are allowed.


  1. COMMON CFIM FACILITY ACCESS:

  • Do not enter CFIM unless you have a booking on a microscope/workstation or an appointment with a CFIM staff member.
  • Upon entering CFIM, you must disinfect your hands before proceeding to the facility. A table with alcogel is placed at the entrance.
  • Social distancing strictly applies: keep a distance of 1 meter to other persons at all times. No more than 4 people are allowed at any time in the common areas.
  • The common lunchroom is closed. No food consumption is allowed in the premises. The coffee machine may be used, disinfect contact surfaces with ethanol before and after use.
  • Keep yourself in a confined space to avoid having unnecessary contact with others. Please do not hang around.
  • Only 1 user is allowed per microscope room.


  1. WORKING IN THE MICROSCOPY ROOMS:

  • Microscope room occupancy is limited to 1 user.
  • If support is requested, a 1 meter distance must be kept between the user and the supporter in the room.
  • The systems need to be cleaned before and after you start working. To get started, follow these steps in order:
    1. Wipe all surfaces with ethanol:
      • Door handle
      • Desktop
      • Mouse
      • Keyboard
      • All microscope knobs, buttons and dials
      • Sample prep desk and/or incubator
    2. Use cling film to cover eyepieces.
    3. Use cling film to cover microscope touchscreen.
    4. Work with doors closed!
    5. Before leaving, discard all cling film and repeat step 2. If you are the last user of the day, discard the keyboard’s protective plastic.
  • If you need help while using the microscope, or something stops working, do not approach CFIM staff directly. Please phone staff and describe the issue first.


  1. WORKING ON IMAGE ANALYSIS WORKSTATIONS

  • Always book the needed computer before you come to CFIM.
  • Keep 1 meter distance to others. The location of the workstations is considered a common area at CFIM. The workstations have been rearranged to ensure that social distancing measures are respected.
  • Wipe all surfaces with ethanol before and after working on the PC:
    • Desktop
    • Mouse
    • Keyboard
  • If you need help, do not approach CFIM staff directly, always phone first.


PLEASE HELP US TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS.


If you have any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us:

On behalf of the CFIM team, thank you for your cooperation and understanding.