No Active H1N1

Normal range of absenteeism for staff and children

Work with the New Britain Health Dept. to monitor the health of students and staff

Distribute antibacterial hand sanitizer to staff

Distribute disposable thermometers to parents

Practice preventative hygiene strategies with students

Provide on-line and paper instructional supports for students who become ill

Teachers prepare 1 week of lesson plans

Monitor children for symptoms

Practice preventative hygiene strategies with children

Keep sick children at home until 24 hours after the child is symptom free OFF ANY MEDICATIONS e.g. Tylenol

Work with your child to continue his/her education

Contact family physician for information to help a family member who is ill

Contact Dr. Ciccone at the
New Britain Department of Health (826-3464) for general information

Active H1N1 at the school

20% - 30% absenteeism for staff and / or children

All of the GREEN responses plus…

Inform parents via Connect-Ed

Use Connect-Ed to gather data

Use school ancillary personnel to cover classes

Use district partner to cover for school administrators

All of the GREEN responses plus…

Respond to Connect-Ed surveys

Active H1N1 at the School

30% or more absenteeism for staff and / or students

All of the GREEN AND YELLOW responses plus…

Collect teacher-student ratio from school principal

Use district teaching staff to cover classes

Distribute students to classes as needed to continue education

All of the GREEN AND YELLOW responses plus…

Use your family physician as a resource for your family member who experiences severe symptoms