Although each case should be evaluated on an individual basis, the following guidelines may be used:

• Nasopharengeal culture that is negative for type A influenza
• Temp less than 100 for 24 hours without medication
• Decreased cough/ respiratory symptoms
• Taking physician ordered antiviral medication for at least 24 hours

Any questions regarding the use of isolation or the removal of a student who does not meet the full criteria should be discussed with the Nursing Director and/or Dr. Dempsey/ Nurse Practitioners.

APPROVED – Decisions about moving students who are negative for PANDEMIC ILLNESS out of isolation will be made on a case-by-case basis, usually by the program site Head Nurse in conjunction with the shift Supervisor.

NM 9/09