The document outlines a flu preparedness plan for a fall 2009 school season with the goals of decreasing exposure to seasonal flu and H1N1 to limit disruption while providing timely information to students, families, and staff. It details prevention methods like educational campaigns and hygiene practices, as well as response protocols around surveillance, absenteeism, instructional continuity, and potential school closings. Recovery plans include communication, community resources, and reopening the school.

1. FLU PREPAREDNESS PLAN
Fall 2009

2. GOALS
Our goals are to maintain a safe and healthy
school environment as follows:
Decrease the exposure to both seasonal flu
and H1N1 to limit the disruption of daily
activities.
Provide timely and accurate information to
school employees and school families
regarding plans as well as the status of the
school’s environment.

3. Preparedness
Prevention
Response
Recovery

4. WHAT IS H1N1?

5. WHAT IS H1N1?

6. PREPAREDNESS
Working with Mecklenburg County
Dept. of Health
Using CDC and DOE protocols to
develop our plan

7. PREVENTION
Educational Campaigns
PDS Faculty & Staff
Students
Parents
Follow-up Efforts

8. PREVENTION
Classroom and Building Hygiene
Health Practices

9. PREVENTION
Classroom and Building Hygiene
Health Practices

10. RESPONSE
Surveillance
Faculty Absenteeism
Student Absenteeism
Instructional Continuity
School Closing

11. RECOVERY
Communication
Community Resources
Open School