Pandemic Planning and Response

  • STAFF:
    If You Have Flu-Like Symptoms then
    • Do Not Attend Classes or Go to Work
    • Stay home for at least 24 hrs after your fever has subsided without the help of fever-reducing meds to ensure that you are no longer contagious.

1. Stay home; do not come to campus.

2. Be prepared to have others cover your duties if such work must be completed during your absence.
Your supervisor will work with you during the course of this pandemic to ensure that critical functions can be maintained in your absence.

  • You must contact: (1) Your Supervisor; (2) your student employees, if any; (3) HR (this will help us track the flu within the campus community).
  • Follow the HR Guidelines for Flu Season Absences.
  • Drink Plenty of Clear Fluids (such as water, broth, sports drinks) to Prevent Dehydration, which is the most critical part of fighting the flu. Follow all the steps at this website: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/basics/care/managesymp.html#dehydration
  • From the MDH -- Tips to Help Manage the Effects of the Flu: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/basics/care/managesymp.html
  • SLEEP!! And try to eat at least some small portions of food throughout the day.
  • Avoid infecting others.
    - Cover your cough. Watch this short, amusing, and informative video on the proper way to cough/sneeze … (http://www.coughsafe.com/media.html).
    - Maintain a 6' distance from others so that if you cough/sneeze others will not inhale any airborne droplets.
    - Wear a medical mask if you MUST be on campus. HR will provide masks if you must come to campus, or if you fall ill during work and need to go home.
  • Be prepared ahead of time with necessary household supplies. Visit this site and codeready.org to make sure you have enough materials on hand in case your family can not get to the store for lengthy periods.