RADNOR TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

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RADNOR TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

• PREPARATION FOR NOVEL H1N1 INFLUENZA
• Presentation to the Board of School Directors
• August 25, 2009

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What Has Been Done to Prepare?

• Plans are being developed to ensure that Radnor
  Township School District will use the least
  disruptive and most effective measures to
• Protect the health and safety of students, staff,
  and community
• Allow continuation of educational activities
• Provide consistency of prevention and response

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What Is the Basis of Our Planning?

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Pennsylvania Department of Health (PDH)
• Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
• www.cdc.org
• www.health.state.pa.us
• www.pde.state.pa.us

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What Has Been Done to Prepare?

• Meetings and Discussions to date
• Updates from Centers for Disease Control
• Discussions with Pennsylvania Department of
  Health
• PDE/PDH webinars
• Administrative retreat focus - prevention and
  planning for H1N1
• Meetings and ongoing consultation with district
  physician and representative of Radnor Board of
  Health
• Contact with Radnor Township officials
• Overview presentation to RTSD Board of School
  Directors
• Meetings and ongoing consultation with RTSD nurses

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What Does Preparation Include?

• Preparation includes development of plans for
• Education of all stakeholders
• Communication of information and updates
• Articulation of protocols, responsibilities, and
  roles of stakeholders
• District role in immunization

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What Does Preparation Include?

• Planning for education of stakeholders
• August-September staff development
• Building-based staff development through nurses
• Student instruction through various courses
• Use of posters and signs
• Daily reminders of healthy hygiene habits
  (washing hands, respiratory protocols)
• Partnership with PTOs/PTSA
• Partnership with township and private/parochial
  schools
• Collaboration with media

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What Does Preparation Include?

• Planning for Communication
• District and building Web sites
• E-minders
• E-mail
• Global Connect
• Cable TV
• Phone calls and letters
• PTO/PTSA
• Stakeholder groups
• Media

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What Does Preparation Include?

• Articulation of protocol, roles and
  responsibilities
• Ongoing contact and collaboration with
  PDH/CDC/PDE
• Proactive measures to identify ill students and
  address the needs of all students
• Adequate and appropriate supplies
• Appropriate cleaning protocols
• Dismissal and re-entry plans for students and
  staff
• Plan to continue learning at home

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What Does Preparation Include?

• Planning for district role in immunization
• Seasonal Immunization Voluntary
• FluMist for students
• Vaccination for staff
• H1N1 Immunization Vaccination
• PDH will determine need for school district
  involvement

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What Does Preparation Include?

• Roles and Responsibilities
• Parents
• Do not send a sick child to school plan ahead
  for a possible need for childcare at home.
• Be aware of when you should send your child back
  to school.
• Sign up for e-minders and check district Web site
  frequently as an additional way to get updates.
• Keep aware of the districts H1N1 plans, updates
  and other communications provided by the school.
• Assure that children practice healthy hand
  washing and respiratory habits.
• Contact your building with questions and
  concerns.
• If you are comfortable, please share the reason
  for your childs absence with building so
  district can monitor presence of H1N1.

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What Is Next?

• Early September 2009
• Share the districts plan with stakeholders
• PDH, Board, RTEA and other employee
  organizations, parent organizations, staff,
  students, parents, township officials, private
  and parochial schools
• Implement plans within schools

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Resources

• Centers of Disease Control
• Pennsylvania Department of Health
• Pennsylvania Department of Education
• www.cdc.org
• www.health.state.pa.us
• www.pde.state.pa.us
• www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/schools/toolkit
• www.flu.gov

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What Is Next?
QUESTIONS?