UL Lafayette: EH&S : Other Policies

NOTICE TO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES

UPDATE - June 5, 2009

The university continues to monitor the worldwide progress of the H1N1 virus, in cooperation with the DHH Office of Public Health (OPH). Using guidance from OPH and the Centers for Disease Control, the University has determined that it can return its state of readiness to Phase I. All University operations and scheduled events are functioning normally. At this time, University employees and students should:

1. Continue to practice good hygiene habits, as listed in the UL Lafayette General Pandemic Guide listed on this webpage.

2. Ensure that they are familiar with the University's Pandemic Preparedness Plan in order to ready themselves for any future events. An overview of this plan is on this webpage, and departmental supervisors have plan details pertinent to their respective areas.

3. If not already done, please view the University's Pandemic Flu Training Video. This 20 minute presentation is available every Wednesday at 1:00 pm in Griffin Hall, room 147.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

UPDATE - May 5, 2009, 7:00 pm, message from Dr. Savoie

We are continuing to monitor the H1N1 (Swine Flu) virus situation, in cooperation with the Department of Health and Hospitals Office of Public Health. Since there are confirmed cases of H1N1 in Lafayette Parish, I want to provide more information to our campus community. At this time, all operations at the University are continuing normally and there are no plans for school closure or disruption of scheduled activities. Because of the locally confirmed cases, the university is moving to the next phase of its Pandemic Flu Preparedness Plan: Heightened Readiness. I remind you to heed the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that recommends the following everyday preventative actions for students and staff:
1. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
2. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
3. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.
4. Avoid contact with sick people.
5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
6. If you get flu-like illness symptoms, stay home from work or school except to seek medical care and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
If you have not already done so, I invite you to review the university’s Pandemic Flu Preparedness Plan, which is found on the university’s safety website at www.safety.louisiana.edu. Updated information on the H1N1 virus, as well as other general information relating to the safety and well-being of our students and staff can be found there.

UPDATE - May 3, 2009, 5:00 pm

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has no reported incidents of H1N1 (swine flu) in the university community. Public safety is its main priority. Therefore, the university will continue to monitor the situation and will remain in contact with Louisiana’s Office of Public Health. At this point, there is no need to make any adjustments in university operations.

UPDATE - May 2, 2009, 6:30 pm

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette will continue to monitor possible cases of H1N1 (swine flu) in Lafayette Parish and will keep public safety as its main priority. University officials remain in contact with Louisiana’s Office of Public Health and are prepared to make adjustments should the situation change.

UPDATE - April 29, 2009, 4:30 pm

The University continues to monitor the incidents of H1N1virus (Swine Flu) worldwide, working with state health officials. At this time, the events occurring at Cathedral Carmel School in Lafayette have no known connection to the university. As such, all operations at the University are continuing as usual. Please continue to check this website for additional informaiton.

April 27, 2009, 11:00 am

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is carefully monitoring incidents of swine flu in the United States and other countries.Joey Pons, the university’s environmental health and safety director, said he has been in touch with the Louisiana Office of Public Health, Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization. “UL Lafayette has a plan in place that it will follow, but circumstances have not warranted moving beyond the initial monitoring stage,” he said. “University personnel have been asked to keep an eye on the situation and are ready to respond appropriately as necessary.” This webpage contains a general pandemic guide that provides information about pandemic flu and provides UL Lafayette employees with proper procedures for responding to any pandemic communicable illness.

Current UL Lafayette Pandemic Status