February 18, 2010
What the pandemic means for NAIT updated
What's new on this page: NAIT suspends flu-related absence tracking
With the second wave of H1N1 virus tapering off, NAIT is no longer tracking flu-related absences. Health Canada advises that a third wave of H1N1 influenza could emerge. If this does occur, we will advise at that time if we once again need to track flu-related absences.
Please note that NAIT is at a Level 0 under the Pandemic Plan (pdf), meaning day-to-day operations continue as normal. We do, however, ask for your continued vigilance in preventing the spread of influenza. Stay home from work or school if you have flu-like symptoms. Practice cough and sneeze etiquette, and wash your hands frequently.
As well, managers and supervisors are asked to develop and review Business Continuity Plans.
Pandemic preparations at NAIT
We are taking steps to prevent the spread of the flu for as long as possible.
- NAIT has a Pandemic Plan (pdf) and is monitoring the flu through local, national and international agencies.
- NAIT has established a reporting system to track flu-related absences. Staff are asked to report absences to their supervisor, and students are asked to report absences to their program assistant. Every department and program is required to report absences online daily.
- All managers, supervisors and instructors are reminded that they must have Business Continuity Plans for their areas. Appendix 1 of the Pandemic Plan (pdf) is a revised template for use when developing these plans. Anyone who needs assistance developing Business Continuity Plans should contact OH&S consultant Les Kiat (780.491.3913).
- NAIT has established a website at www.nait.ca/h1n1 to house the latest information on the NAIT response to the H1N1 influenza pandemic and on pandemic planning. You can subscribe to the RSS feed to receive updates when a new message is posted to this site.
- A communications campaign is underway to promote best practices for preventing the spread of influenza and to provide updates on the NAIT response to the H1N1 influenza virus.
- Hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes and tissues are available for order through Central Stores, and supervisors and instructors are encouraged to order supplies for their employees and students. » Information for staff on ordering supplies
- Twenty-nine hand sanitizing units are mounted around NAIT.
- NAIT’s janitors provide a high standard of cleaning on a daily basis.