The recent escalation of the H1N1 Virus (a.k.a. Swine Flu) has caused a heightened awareness of basic sanitary concerns, especially where children are present. Each week The MET's campuses take care of several hundred children and youth where the sanitary condition of our environment, leaders, and fellow children and youth is a priority.
As a notice to our church, we would like to ensure our members, regular attenders, and guests stay informed about how The MET is responding to the heightened concerns. The following information is a memo delivered to The MET's preschool, children, student, and facilities staff and outlines procedures we take to ensure the safety of all those present at The MET's campuses.
Group Leaders and Volunteers:
Re: Recent News reports about Swine Flu
With the recent news concerning Swine Flu, The MET Preschool and Children Ministries Staff are taking the proactive role in keeping our Leadership and Volunteers informed. There is no need to be fearful, but the situation does call for precaution and open communication. We would like to remind everyone that there are practical steps to take to minimize the risk. The best thing you can do to help is stay informed.
We are taking the following measures to insure that every precaution possible is being taken to protect our children, Group Leaders and Volunteers. The following areas have been addressed to insure that all Group Leaders and Volunteers have adequate supplies needed to use during Life Groups classes.
- Our Cleaning staff has been given strict instructions to take extra care in cleaning tables and counter tops, and having extra cleaning supplies on hand.
- Trash is taken out after each event.
- Your classrooms will have boxes of tissue, disinfectant wipes, and hand sanitizers and for those leaders that use plastic gloves, these will also be available. Please check your cabinets or resource rooms for extra supplies.
Small things you can do in the classroom that make a BIG difference:
- Please make sure to remind children about thorough and frequent hand washing and covering all coughs and sneezes.
- Use gloves when wiping a child’s nose with a tissue. Wash your hands immediately after you have thrown away the gloves and tissue. Use a different tissue and set of gloves for each child.
- For Preschool area; be watchful of children sharing toys they placed in their mouth. Also use provided disinfectant to wipe down all surfaces and toys thoroughly after each class.
For more information visit Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Posted on
Sat, May 2, 2009
by Crull Chambless