Keeping Everyone Healthy! - HTCSD H1N1 Preparations
PANDEMIC PLANNING
Holy Trinity Catholic School Division has taken a number of precautions to help curtail the transmission of the H1N1 virus within our school communities. Even though the expected outbreak may be mild in most cases, it is essential that we take every opportunity to internalize the practice of good hygiene. Holy Trinity is working closely with Five Hills and Chinook Health Regions to ensure that our community is prepared and informed. Please direct all inquiries to Celeste B. York, Director of Education 694-5333.
Quick Links
- Holy Trinity Awareness Protocal
- Holy Trinity Cleaning Protocols
- Holy Trinity Bus Protocols
- Holy Trinity Absentee Protocols
- Holy Trinity Communication Protocols
- Holy Trinity Learning Continuity
- Holy Trinity Business Continuity
- Resources
Holy Trinity Awareness Protocols
- Handwashing and cough/sneeze etiquette is reviewed with students
- Remember: Warm water, soap, scrub, sing "Happy Birthday" twice
- Handwashing, cough/sneeze etiquette posters posted in schools
- Hand sanitizer dispensers installed in classrooms
- Awareness of healthy lifestyles taught in Health class
Holy Trinity Cleaning Protocols
Caretakers, cleaning staff and bus drivers are committed to reducing the spread of germs.
- Continued regular cleaning of facilities
- Twice daily disinfecting of Hi-traffic/Hi-touch surfaces
- Attention to glove protocols and handling of trash
Holy Trinity Bus Protocols
- Twice daily disinfecting of Hi-traffic/Hi-touch surfaces
- Attention to glove protocols and handling of trash
Holy Trinity Absentee Protocols
- Call the school to report absences
- Stay home until you are completely symptom free
- Children who become ill at school will be need to go home as soon as possible
Holy Trinity Communication Protocols
- www.htcsd.ca for links to regular H1N1 updates
- School websites and newsletters
Holy Trinity Learning Continuity
- Teachers have made preparations to help minimize any disruptions to learning that may result from an outbreak of flu
Holy Trinity Business Continuity
- CEC staff have planned for the continuity of business operations in the event of an outbreak of flu
Resources
- Five Hills Health Region - http://www.fhhr.ca
- Cypress Health Region - http:www.cypresshealth.ca
- For general information about influenza as well as information for schools, parents, posters and other communication tools, please see http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/influenza-flu/
- For information about the H1N1 flu virus, see http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/influenza-monitor
- For information about workplace guidelines, see http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/H1N1-flu-workplace-info
- For information about general emergency preparedness, see http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/