Glenbard Township High School District 87
Policy 4:180-R2
Operational Services
Administrative Procedure – Pandemic Influenza Surveillance and Reporting
During all levels of a pandemic flu outbreak, monitoring and documenting the number of students and faculty who are absent and report having influenza is critical. Keeping track of these numbers helps health officials determine whether: (1) the outbreak is increasing in scope, (2) to declare an epidemic and (3) to close schools.
The following information assists officials to monitor illness rates and the potential for an epidemic:
- Basic surveillance level definitions and response actions with instructions as outlined below.
- Website links to reporting form(s) to submit to the local public health department.
- Sample attendance log to document flu-related absences.
Surveillance Levels |
Response Actions |
Standard Surveillance: Reported illnesses are within expected range. |
Monitor attendance for increased reports of absence due to flu-like illness.
Do not report absences to the local helath department. |
Heightened Surveillance: Reported illnesses exceed expected range. |
Monitor weekly attendance for flu-like illness/absences on Weekly Influenza Census.
Begin morning flu check first hour of school; screen those who report positive for symptoms.
Log absences due to flu-like illness. Send weekly absence report to local health department (DuPage County Health Department). |
Intensive Surveillance: Reported illnesses significantly exceed expected range. |
Monitor daily attendance and log absences.
Continue morning flu check.
Send daily absence report to local health department upon request.
Begin preparation for potential school closure. |
The Illinois Department of Public Health and/or the DuPage County Health Department may at times require surveillance and reporting that differs from the procedure above. The District will follow all Health Department recommendations and requirements.
ADOPTED: October 26, 2009
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