PLANNING FOR Influenza Pandemic
NorQuest is committed to providing the safest possible environment for students, faculty and employees.
The college is continuing to monitor the potential and actual impacts of the Influenza Pandemic situation on our community.
This site will serve as an important means of updating the college community on the impacts of the Influenza Pandemic at NorQuest. It will be updated regularly, so please check back often.
For more information see the Alberta Health Services site
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NORQUEST'S GOAL
Our goal is to optimize protection of people, our assets and our reputation; minimize disruptions to the teaching, research and business activities; and to return to a state of normalcy as quickly as possible. We are monitoring this situation in conjunction with the Government of Alberta and the Public Health Agency of Canada and keeping abreast of the Influenza Pandemic emergency management activities at other educational institutions throughout Canada.
NORQUEST’S RESPONSE AND YOU
- How will NorQuest communicate with me?
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NorQuest has a Pandemic Planning Committee, including health experts, who will be monitoring the spread of Influenza Pandemic virus on campus daily and will keep the College community informed via this website, emails and any other mediums, such as news media and posters, as deemed necessary.
- What steps is the College taking to respond to the Influenza Pandemic?
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College administrators charged with emergency preparedness and responding to health issues are developing precautionary measures to address this health issue. NorQuest has established a College-wide team to manage communications and ensure that the College is fully prepared to act rapidly as conditions evolve. Plans to ensure academic and business continuity, and to ensure essential services remain operational, have been developed.
- Is NorQuest going to cancel or change plans for the current session or other activities?
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At this time, no changes have been made to the current session or planned programs and events. Anyone with flu-like symptoms and fever is urged to stay at home. People in high-risk categories, especially pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems, may wish to consider taking precautionary steps and avoiding crowded places.
- Will the College identify individuals who test positive so people know to avoid them?
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Personal health information is private and the College is not able to release the identity of an individual receiving medical treatment; it would be a violation of Federal Health Privacy Rules.
Last updated:
February 5, 2010
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