COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

 
From time to time, faculty or staff may be asked questions regarding possible exposure to a communicable disease in a classroom or office setting, or may be aware that an individual has or is suspected of having a communicable disease. Should this occur, follow these guidelines:
-Confidentiality is important. Do not spread rumors or speak out of turn about any individual who may have a communicable disease.
-Contact College Police and request to speak with a Police Officer. Provide as much detail of the situation as you can to the Officer.
-College Police will contact the appropriate outside agencies (typically the local county health department) to ensure the proper authorities are aware of the situation.

If the appropriate outside agency provides any direction as to precautions to be taken by any persons exposed to a person believed to be carrying a communicable disease, College Police will coordinate the implementation of those precautions.