TO:
Students, Staff, and Faculty
FROM:
Dr. David Campbell, President
SUBJECT:
H1N1 (Swine) Influenza
DATE:
September 1, 2009
As I am sure you are
aware, health officials throughout Alabama and the United
States are warning of the spreading of the H1N1 influenza in
the coming months, and already there have been cases
reported in our area.
College personnel have
monitored closely developments in regard to the outbreak of
H1N1 influenza. Several college officials, for example,
took part in a recent conference call with the United States
Department of Education concerning dealing with the H1N1
influenza at colleges and universities. College officials
have been in contact with local public health officials
concerning H1N1 influenza preventive measures and more
interactive meetings are scheduled. Dr. Joe Burke, NACC
Vice President/Dean of Instruction, serves as the college’s
coordinator for establishing preventive measures in dealing
with H1N1 influenza.
As a result of the
college’s efforts to date, anti-viral, anti-bacterial
sanitizer has been placed in dispensers throughout campus at
Northeast, particularly in restrooms. Additionally, this
sanitizer is also now available in the college’s
laboratories and computer rooms. Students and all personnel
are encouraged to utilize these sanitizers at all possible
opportunities.
The following link also
gives some excellent information on the prevention of H1N1
influenza at colleges and universities (http://www.flu.gov/plan/school/higheredguidance.html). Northeast
will observe these guidelines and implement any measures
deemed appropriate and beneficial at any time. NACC
personnel, for example, follow the cleaning procedures and
techniques that are recommended to help prevent the spread
of H1N1. At this point, of course, no one knows how severe
the impact of H1N1 influenza will be and there is certainly
no reason for panic. The college simply wants to be
prepared for whatever circumstances might occur.
A key to all this is that
if you do contract H1N1 influenza, stay home until you are
completely well. NACC Instructors and personnel will work
with students in providing opportunities to catch up on work
missed as a result of absences due to H1N1 influenza.
Please rest assured that
the college will do whatever it takes to protect students
and personnel from health problems associated with the
spread of H1N1 influenza. Thank you for your cooperation
and assistance in helping us achieve this goal for the
Northeast community.
See also
College Provides Hand Sanitizer to Students (Sept. 9, 2009)
