Hi Christine, last year, Western Washington University issued a set of Ebola Preparedness Guidelines<http://www.wwu.edu/chw/student_health/ebola_guidelines.shtml>. Here is a portion that you might find helpful:
3. Prior to returning to work or campus/classes at WWU, those returning from travel to countries with community spread of Ebola (Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone) shall contact the WWU Medical Director Emily Gibson for consultation at 360-650-7328 or [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. Symptoms to be monitored in returning travelers and reported to Dr. Gibson: * For 21 days, returning travelers shall check their temperature twice daily and report any symptoms listed below; symptoms include fever measuring 100.5 degrees or higher; severe headache; joint/muscle aches; weakness; diarrhea; vomiting; stomach pain; or lack of appetite. For a complete list of Ebola symptoms, please visit the CDC website. * Note that for any individuals traveling from countries with Ebola outbreak to WWU who may have or exhibit symptoms of Ebola exposure, government agencies may require quarantine or other means of isolation until Ebola infection is ruled out through clinical diagnoses and testing. 1. If you are an ill traveler, DO NOT REPORT TO WORK OR SCHOOL OR ATTEND FUNCTIONS after developing any of the symptoms listed above (or similar), including a fever and temperature measuring 100.5 F. degrees (38.5 degrees C) or higher. Contact Dr. Gibson directly. [sig] Austin Cooper Faculty Information Analyst / Division Policy Coordinator Academic Budget Office Western Washington University (360) 650-3915 From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Christine Tata Sent: Monday, September 28, 2015 9:00 AM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [acupa-l] Quarantine after foreign travel? Hello, everyone. We are working on our foreign travel policy to cover those who want to go to restricted countries for various reasons (to provide healthcare, etc.). Do any of you with health care facilities require a health screening or possible quarantine when someone returns from a country with a known contagious disease outbreak, whether restricted or not? Thanks if anyone has an example. Christine * * * Christine Tata, Ph.D. Director of Policy Administration UT Southwestern Medical Center 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard B2.100 / Mail Code 9002 Dallas, Texas 75390-9002 214-648-2866 ________________________________ UT Southwestern Medical Center The future of medicine, today. Replying to Messages: Replying (using Reply) to an ACUPA-L e-mail will distribute your message to the ENTIRE list of members. To send a message privately, reply directly to the individual who sent the message (their e-mail address appears in the "From" line of their original e-mail). To Unsubscribe: Go to http://www.acupa.org/MembershipForm_Discontinue.html<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.acupa.org_MembershipForm-5FDiscontinue.html&d=BQMFAg&c=k9MF1d71ITtkuJx-PdWme51dKbmfPEvxwt8SFEkBfs4&r=RdNx0gpBbHuCNYbDqh5dGRxL3qp2FcpA_rYDK73YXk8&m=FLICgUBwFDMbxBjaBhi_Fb4E1xhMe4stLV5IvNJIa18&s=RRHB27W4xsPPzX8gshLAubyptZCUSRVOh-GeKi2wzhU&e=> and complete the form. We will remove you from the list within 24 hours, during normal business hours. Questions about the ACUPA e-list? Contact Jamie Parris at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]?subject=ACUPA%20e-list%20assistance> or 607-255-6837. Replying to Messages: Replying (using Reply) to an ACUPA-L e-mail will distribute your message to the ENTIRE list of members. To send a message privately, reply directly to the individual who sent the message (their e-mail address appears in the "From" line of their original e-mail). To Unsubscribe: Go to http://www.acupa.org/MembershipForm_Discontinue.html and complete the form. We will remove you from the list within 24 hours, during normal business hours. Questions about the ACUPA e-list? Contact Jamie Parris at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]?subject=ACUPA%20e-list%20assistance> or 607-255-6837.
