If you were unable to attend last weeks’ presentation about the action plan that Alhuda, Al-Hikmah, and WIC Masjid are taking with regards to the swine flu pandemic, here is a summary of some of what was presented:

Tier I – WHO has declared Phase 6, but not prevalent in the local area
(i.e.: still experiencing WHO Phase 5 conditions locally)

• Monitor student absenteeism. Parents should call when child is absent to inform the school of any health conditions

• Post health updates on website

• Send home any individual with 2 or more flu-like symptoms immediately to be evaluated by a pediatrician

• Sanitize work area of any student or employee sent home (door knobs, keyboard, light switches, desk tops)

• Make hand sanitizers available in every class

• Have teachers regularly disinfect common areas

• Have long term substitutes ready and school packages sent to student through mail or email

Tier II – Number of local cases escalating, many schools, educational programs, and daycare centers are closed

• In addition to Tier I response:

• Restrict access to the building

– Employees and students enter only

– No unnecessary visitors

• Require children or siblings of H1N1 infected individuals to stay home

• Advise families to monitor children’s temperatures at home if they have flu-like symptoms

• Have physician clear recovered employee / student to return to school

WIC

• Wear a mask

• Friday night dinner will be stopped

Tier III – Increased on-site absenteeism, additional educational program closings, local or regional public health alerts

• In addition to Tier II response:

• Text-message alerts to parents: Please notify us if you do not use text messaging

• Notify parents to be prepared for possible school closing

WIC

• Close the Center