As the spread of COVID-19 progresses, Rush University encourages students, faculty, staff and outside personnel to conduct their research with safety in mind. Please consult the following protocols and guidelines.
All personnel should abide by the most recent CDPH guidelines. They may conduct research under the following conditions:
As of February 9, 2022, clinical research operations continue while maintaining COVID-19 precautions for the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and the public.
If the COVID-19 environment becomes more stable (with fewer cases) we expect to move toward “normal” research operations. All research staff must adhere to clinic protocols for management of participants.
View the latest guidelines (updated April 2022)
Due to the recent decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases in Chicago, RUMC has altered the visitor policy enabling visitors to Rush. Onsite monitor visits to the Rush campus will now be able to continue given the conditions outlined below:
View the latest guidelines (updated March 2023)
As of February 9, 2022, laboratory research continues operations while maintaining COVID-19 precautions for the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and the public.
View the latest guidelines (updated February 2022)
Student and trainee research protocols differ from other protocols above. Here’s what you need to know:
Anyone visiting Rush needs to follow the most current Chicago Department of Public Health Travel Guidance.
Faculty, staff or trainees who test positive for COVID-19 should follow these guidelines: