What are some ways institutions can encourage good respiratory etiquette?
The main way flu spreads is from person to person in droplets produced by coughs and sneezes. Institutions can encourage good respiratory etiquette through • direct education and by posting and disseminating communications materials such as flyers and posters, and • making sure tissues and no-touch wastebaskets are readily available. What does CDC recommend regarding routine cleaning of institutions? • Establish regular schedules for frequent cleaning of commonly touched surfaces, including: • doorknobs, handrails, elevator buttons, • desks, tables, chairs, sofas, and • counters and surfaces in cafeterias, meeting rooms, and offices. • Provide disposable wipes so that commonly used surfaces can be wiped down prior to each use. These surfaces include: • chairs, study carrels, • remote controls, • keyboards, • headphones shared in language laboratories, and • telephone receivers and touchtone pads in common areas. • Encourage students to frequently clean their living quarters. Students l
