INFORMATION for Students
The College is currently operating as normal with respect to its academic activities with the exception of not requiring medical notes for absenteeism directly related to a student being ill with Influenza.
NorQuest’s goal with respect to academic programming is to:
- Work with students to minimize the effect of Influenza on their academic program.
- Optimize protection of people, while minimizing disruptions to the teaching and research activities of students; and to return to a state of normalcy as quickly as possible.
If your academics are being impacted by Influenza
- Contact your instructors as soon as possible.
- Report illness related to Influenza to 1-866-334-1297.
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FEQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Will the NorQuest Health Services call parents if a student has a Influenza-like illness?
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NorQuest cannot share medical information with parents of students 18 years of age or older, unless authorized by the student to do so. If the student is a minor, the parent will be notified. If a student is taken to the hospital, Health Services or another College official will notify the student’s emergency contact. Students and parents are encouraged to update emergency contact information regularly.
- Are there items a student could have at home to be prepared if they get sick with Influenza?
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It is advisable for students to bring the following items as a preventive measure should the Influenza virus be present on campus:
- A thermometer to check for fever
- Fever reducer such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen
- Decongestant
- Cough drops
- A supply of tea, water, Gatorade, soup, crackers
- Facial tissues
- Disposable surgical masks
- Purell or other 60-90 per cent alcohol based hand sanitizer
- Lysol or Clorox disinfecting wipes
- Cleaning supplies
- Cool mist vaporizer
- Multivitamins
- What other planning should students and parents begin now? [ Show answer ]
In the event that Influenza does become present on campus it is very important for students living away from home to develop a plan. Some of the following items should be considered while planning for a pandemic:
- Develop a plan to get home if you get sick with a flu-like illness
- Determine how you will care for someone in the family and what will be needed at home to do that.
- Write a communication plan for the family, put family phone numbers in your cell phone, as well as the phone number of your family doctor.
- Get a list of faculty contact information and keep it in a safe place, share a copy with family for easy access at home.
- Purchase a supply of over the counter medication such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
- Talk to your physician now about antiviral therapy if exposed.
- Check www.albertahealthservices.ca/ for dates, times and locations of immunization clinics in your area.
- Ensure that your emergency contact information is filed correctly with the College.
- What should I do if I suspect that I have Influenza? [ Show answer ]
Avoid contact with others as much as possible. Stay home from work or school for 7 days after the onset of illness, or until at least 24 hours after symptoms have disappeared, whichever is longer. NorQuest has put strategies in place to help mitigate the impact of this absenteeism on individuals and the institution.
Last updated:
November 13, 2009
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