Faculty and Staff Health Information Line

 

State and Research Foundation employees of West Campus, the Health Sciences Center, and FSA employees can contact the Health Information Line (HIL) by dialing (631) 632-5000 (on campus 2-5000). 

Selecting option one (1) will connect you to a health care professional representing the Health Information Line (HIL). They can provide information if you have tested positive for COVID-19, isolation and quarantine precautions, or have general questions pertaining to COVID-19.

Selecting option two (2) on the HIL will connect you to Human Resource Services who can provide general information to State and Research Foundation employees regarding alternative work assignment/locations and can answer questions about the use of accruals and leaves.

School of Medicine and Hospital  employees should contact Employee Health at the Medical Center at (631) 444-7767 .

LISVH employees should contact (631) 444-8617 .

Please be advised that information that you provide on this call will not be used for medical treatment purposes, nor is the information provided to you meant to constitute medical advice. For medical treatment/advice, please call your health care provider.  Please also note that guidance about COVID surveillance testing schedules, testing positive, isolation, exposure, and clearance to return to work can all be found on the SBU Stronger Together website, where you can click on Latest Guidance.

Messages will be returned as quickly as possible, generally within 24 business hours of receipt. You will be asked to provide your name, SBU ID#, a phone number to return your call, and a brief description of why you are calling.

• If you have tested positive for COVID-19

  If you test positive for COVID-19, regardless of the absence or presence of symptoms and vaccination status, you must isolate. If you tested with an at-home antigen test or a laboratory not listed on the Stronger Together website, please take note of the date of the positive test and /or the date symptoms began, so we may accurately count your days of isolation.

  Please call (631) 632-5000  and leave a  clear message with your name,  Stony Brook ID number and a phone number where we can reach you. We will contact you shortly to discuss isolation.

  If you have tested positive for COVID-19:

  • If you are located on campus, please leave immediately and notify your supervisor you are leaving.
  • Stay home for a minimum of 5 days. Do not report to work or attend classes on campus.
  • Stay in a separate room from other household members, if possible.
  • Use a separate bathroom, if possible.
  • At home, take steps to improve ventilation , if possible. Make every attempt to o pen windows and promote fresh air.
  • Do not share personal household items, like cups, towels, and utensils.
  • The person with COVID-19 and everyone they live with should wear a well-fitting mask inside the home.
  • Limit the number of people who are in close contact with the infected person. If possible, identify one person to care for the person with COVID-19. Avoid contact with other members of the household, if possible.
  • Wash hands frequently.
  • If you have  finished isolation after 5 days, continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.

  Do NOT participate in COVID surveillance testing on campus for 90 days after your positive test date.

• If you have symptoms of COVID-19, but have not yet tested or are awaiting a test result

  Please do not report to work or attend classes on campus. If you have not done so already, please follow up with your private physician for a COVID test or you may perform your own home antigen test. You may also obtain COVID testing by making an appointment through New York State’s “ COVID-19” website, where you’ll find test sites across the State, including Stony Brook’s Research and Development Park. 
  
  Key Points for using a self-test:

  • Use an FDA-approved test.
  • Follow the manufacturer's instructions for swabbing.
  • If your result is negative, repeating the self-test within a few days, with at least 24 hours between tests, will increase the confidence that you are not infected with the virus causing COVID-19.
  • If you continue to be symptomatic, and you have a negative test, you’ll need a molecular PCR test to be 100% sure.

  Please note that a negative self-test result means that the test did not detect the virus, but it does not rule out a COVID-19 infection. A single negative self-test result may not be reliable, especially if you have symptoms associated with COVID-19.
  
  If your PCR test is negative, please remain at home until you feel well and are able to return to work. Follow up with a repeat COVID test in 2-3 days.
  
  Do NOT use the campus COVID surveillance test centers when you are not well.

• If you have been told you are a close contact or have been exposed to to a COVID positive individual

  If you were exposed to someone with COVID-19 and are fully vaccinated and boosted, or are fully vaccinated and not yet eligible for a booster per CDC guidelines, you do NOT need to quarantine. 

  • • Monitor yourself for symptoms for a full 10 days after exposure.
    • You can attend to business, teach or attend classes on campus.
    • Obtain a COVID test on day 5 after the exposure as long as you have no symptoms.
    • Adhere to the Stony Brook University face covering requirements.
    • If you develop symptoms while at work please leave campus immediately, notify your supervisor you are leaving and contact your private health care provider.

  If you were exposed to someone with COVID-19 and are eligible for a booster per CDC guidelines and not boosted or are not fully vaccinated, you need to quarantine. 

  • • You may continue to teach class and report to work on campus.
    • Wear a mask when around other people at all times.
    • Quarantine at home after work for a total of 10 days. 
    • Do not not utilize public transportation, , attend outside events such as concerts, or crowded activities for a total of 10 days. 
    • Do not  eat in any dining hall, restaurants, common areas or public spaces for a total of 10 days. 
    • Obtain a COVID test on day 5 after the exposure as long as you have no symptoms.
    • Monitor your symptoms for a full 10 days after exposure. If you develop symptoms, obtain a COVID test through a community test site . 
    • Do not share personal household items like cups, towels, and utensils.
• Return to work guidance

  If you are seeking return to work guidance after testing positive for COVID, please complete the  Return to Work COVID Clearance Form on the Testing/Screening page of the Stronger Together website.

  You may return to work once you’ve completed the New York State Department of Health’s recommended five days of isolation under the following conditions. You must be fever-free – without fever-reducing medication such a s Advil and Tylenol – for at least 24 hours. By fever, we mean over 100 °F. Your symptoms must have also generally improved.

  If you do not meet these criteria – and if you are still recovering from COVID and cannot return to work on the sixth day following completion of a five-day isolation period – please remain at home. You can revisit the return-to-work clearance form as you begin to feel better.

  If your symptoms are worsening, you are in need of medical care, or   it has been more than 10 days since the beginning of your isolation time, you will need to contact your primary health care provider (PCP) for medical clearance. 

  Please note that when you are cleared to return to the workplace, you will be required to follow all COVID protocols. That includes wearing a well-fitting mask consistently and correctly while at work, covering both your nose and mouth, and social distancing, whenever possible.

  If you have shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, chest pain or any other urgent symptoms needing emergency care, contact 911 for emergency transport.

• How to submit proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or Booster

  If you have not already done so, please help us by submitting proof of your vaccination and booster. You can either:

  1. Fax a copy   of your vaccine card to HR at (631) 632-6621
  OR
  2. Bring a copy of your vaccine card, in-person,   to HR, Administration Building, Room 390, Monday-Friday, 9 am – 4 pm.

  Having an accurate record of the vaccination status of faculty and staff is important to help keep us all as safe as possible, and demonstrate our commitment to health and wellness to the larger community and New York State.  

If you want to report a known positive student in your classroom please call (631) 632-6176. Please note we are not able to share student medical information with faculty or staff. 

We are here to support you and will connect you to appropriate resources and notify anyone exposed in the workplace, while maintaining your privacy. Remember if at any time you have a medical emergency you should call 631-632-3333 if you're on campus or 911 if you are off campus.