H1N1 Resource Page
Here at Renton Technical College we are keenly aware that while
attending or working at school, you are in contact with a large group of
people on a regular basis. This can increase your chances of
contracting or spreading the H1N1 virus. We've collected a number
of resources to help you find the information you need to make good
choices about how best to protect yourself and others, and what to do in
the event you become ill.
Workshops and associated materials continue to be made available to students, faculty
and staff. Those resources can be accessed directly on this
page. The main themes include Prevention, Planning and Response.
Some of the key takeaways include:
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Thorough
Hand Washing
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Get in the habit of
spending 20-30 seconds in vigorous movement each time
you wash your hands.
This should include between fingers
and across the plane of your wrists.
Hand sanitizers with at least 40% alcohol are a useful
substitute if you cannot wash with soap and water.
For more
information on hand hygiene, see the Centers for Disease Control
website.
http://www.cdc.gov/cleanhands/
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Maintain Peak Health
It's important to keep your immune
system strong through proper nutrition, exercise and getting
enough sleep! Those with compromised immune systems
are at a higher risk for contracting the H1N1 virus.
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Protect Others
When coughing or sneezing, always
do so into a tissue and dispose of it afterwards.
Stay home if you get sick or are feeling ill. Because H1N1 is so contagious,
we ask that you err on the side of caution when the first sign
of illness occurs.
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| RESPONSE |
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Special Note to Students Regarding
Attendance
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At RTC, grades and Financial Aid are both
dependent on attendance measures. Due to the highly
contagious nature of the H1N1 virus, special accommodations can
be made to allow you to complete work missed due to illness.
You will need to keep your instructor informed of your status.
For a directory of phone numbers and e-mail addresses, please
refer to the
Employee Directory. In the event of missed assignments due to the flu this season, you may receive an
"Incomplete" on your grade sheet, provided that you have
arranged for work completion via a written contract with your instructor,
which will list the work to be completed and deadline for
completion. For more information, please speak with your
instructor.
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COLLEGE OPERATING SCHEDULE
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In keeping with Washington State's Community
and Technical College System, Renton Technical College has plans
in place to address gaps in service due to faculty or staff
illness. It is our intent to remain open, but we will
continue to post any changes in schedule or school closures via
the Operating Schedule link at the bottom of the
RTC home page. If no
messages are posted there, the college is open and on normal
schedule.
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Terminology links are from
www.dictionary.com |