FLU PANDEMIC / INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Campus Security Office: 289-2090Security Cell Phone: 478-455-0125Plant Operations Office: 289-2095Emergency: 911

In the event of an influenza or infectious disease pandemic, colleges and universities will play an integral role in protecting the health and safety of students, employees and their families. East Georgia College's response plan follows the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) framework specifically designed to assist colleges and universities to develop and/or improve plans to prepare for and respond to an influenza pandemic.

EGC Infectious Disease Coordinator: Dr. Jimmy Wedincamp  289-2143

Prevention and Treatment

• These steps may help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses such as the flu:

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze-throw the tissue away immediately after you use it in a designated trash receptacle.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. If you are not near water, use an alcohol-based (60-95%) hand cleaner.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

• If you get the flu or suspect that you have the flu, stay home from work.  In this way you will help prevent others from catching your illness.

• Try not to touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs often spread this way.

Communication During Outbreak

• Employees should maintain contact with their immediate supervisors for essential information.

• General information pertaining to college operations will be posted on the EGC website, broadcast on the local and regional radio and television stations.

• Sick leave should be reported to Human Resources.

• Refer students to Vice President of Student Services or Vice President for Academic Affairs for information on continuity of instruction for students.

• Travel may be restricted. EGC will follow CDC recommendations which include restricting travel to and from affected domestic and international areas, recalling nonessential employees working in or near an affected area when an outbreak begins, and distributing health information to persons who are returning from affected areas.

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