Communicable Diseases and Pandemic Planning

NAG 5: Health & Safety

TRENTHAM SCHOOL STATEMENT OF INTENT

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND PANDEMIC MANAGEMENT

Created by Management – September 2015

Reviewed by BOT – September 2021

Ratified by BOT – September 2021

Next Review date – August 2024

PURPOSE

Trentham School is committed to a positive approach in dealing with any serious communicable diseases. In the event of a communicable disease outbreak the school will be guided by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health.

DELEGATIONS

The board delegates to the principal as officer the responsibility to:

• develop and implement health and safety procedures

• ensure employees have the information and professional development they need in order to comply with policy and procedures.

GUIDELINES

1. The principal takes advice from the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health when dealing with communicable diseases and pandemics.

2. Information about immunisation will be collected upon enrolment of children to school.

3. Appropriate emergency supplies will be stored on site, including personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face masks and gloves.

4. Workplace cleaning practices are to be constantly monitored for highest possible standards.

5. The School has an action plan which it will follow in the event of a pandemic being declared and will be managed by the principal.

6. The Principal Board of Trustees may decide under their delegation to close the school if it feels the health & safety of staff and students warrant it or if directed to do so by the Ministries of Education and / or Heath.

7. Advise the presiding board member (chair) of any emergency situations as soon as possible.

Key Contacts

Upper Hutt Medical Centre 920 1800

Public Health Nurse 570 9002 (HV District Health Board)

Ministry of Education 463 8699 (Lower Hutt office)