UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON (UTA) IN-HOUSE COVID-19 TESTING PROGRAM
Technology and Innovation
; 22(2):219-224, 2022.
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in English
| Web of Science | ID: covidwho-1856507
ABSTRACT
The pandemic caused by the spread of the virus SARS-CoV-2 threatened to severely disrupt the activities of student-athletes. In order to provide a safe environment for athletic competition, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) mandated testing of student-athletes. The goal was to rapidly identify student-athletes and the athletic staff member who either tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 or were in contact with individuals who tested positive. Rapid identification of infected individuals and their contacts allowed the University to implement quarantine standards and quarantine facilities quickly as needed. The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) developed an in-house testing program and was quickly able to meet the NCAA requirements, allowing UTA to continue its athletic participation with minimal forfeiture of scheduled games. The purpose of this paper is to report the implementation UTRs COVID prevention program for the university's athletic program. This program may provide valuable information to other universities' planning for the management of COVID prevention in their athletic programs. Challenges and solutions are identified.
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English
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Technology and Innovation
Year:
2022
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