As we reach the start of another academic year, staff are reminded that the University has an action plan for dealing with meningococcal disease (i.e. meningitis and/or septicaemia) and other communicable diseases. The University applies the plan to other communicable diseases, such as active tuberculosis (TB), where there is a significant risk to health.
The most important thing for staff to know is how to respond to a report of a case of meningococcal disease or active tuberculosis. The action plan includes a form for recording reports of possible cases of meningococcal disease or active tuberculosis. When receiving a report of a possible case it is important that Public Health England has as much information as possible to determine the status of the ill person. Details of the case should be reported to the Secretary and Registrar as soon as possible for appropriate action to be taken.
For more information about the plan please contact Angela Temple in the University Secretariat on ext 4590 or A.Temple@shu.ac.uk.