Pandemic Preparedness at the University of Saskatchewan:
The University of Saskatchewan has developed a university-wide approach to pandemic H1N1 influenza planning and response, complete with a structure, parameters and methodology.
The university’s pandemic preparedness approach, like that of many organizations, is tied to the decisions made by the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO has developed a global influenza preparedness plan and is the organization with primary responsibility for:
- monitoring the status of pandemic influenza across the world
- advising national authorities on a course of action in an influenza pandemic
On a local level, the University of Saskatchewan acts in accordance with direction from public health authorities and works closely with the Saskatoon Health Region to monitor the status of the H1N1 flu virus.
University of Saskatchewan college specific and administrative unit specific pandemic plans, currently under development, will complement the institutional plan.
The Purpose of this Website:
This website is an information resource for the University of Saskatchewan campus community as well as parents, families and friends of those who work and study on campus. This website will provide you with:
- information about how to protect yourself against the H1N1 flu virus
- updates on the status of the H1N1 flu virus
- updates on services offerings and class schedules, should the H1N1 flu virus lead to disruptions on campus
Pandemic Communications at the University of Saskatchewan:
Communication about the H1N1 flu virus are available through:
- updates to this website
- announcements to the university community through PAWS
- email and broadcast messages
