To protect ourselves, our families and our co-workers, each of us must act responsibly to avoid contracting a contagious illness or to avoid exposing others to a contagious illness. A contagious illness is an illness resulting from any disease easily transmitted by contact. Examples include, but are not limited to, flu, grippe, influenza, staph, measles, rubeola, strep throat, and scarlet fever.
GCU does not expect employees to work when they are ill. GCU does, however, expect employees who have a contagious illness to take action to avoid exposing their co-workers to the illness. An employee who reports to work knowing they have a contagious illness may be subject to disciplinary action for jeopardizing the health of coworkers.
What to do if you experience symptoms of a contagious illness, are diagnosed with a contagious illness or are exposed to a contagious illness:
- If you become ill while at work, notify your manager immediately and go home.
- If you become ill at home and will not report to work, contact your manager in a timely manner.
- If you are exposed to family members or friends who appear to have or have been diagnosed with a contagious illness, notify your manager.
- In all cases, you should consult with your health care provider.
- If you are diagnosed with a contagious illness, notify your manager immediately and/or go home or remain at home until you obtain a written release to return to work by your health care provider.
- Prior to returning to work, you must provide the return to work release to Human Resources.
- If you are diagnosed with a contagious illness and you report to work without a release from your health care provider, you will be sent home and must remain at home until you provide the release to return to work.
Help protect yourself, your family and your co-workers from contagious illnesses.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you do not have a tissue, cough into your elbow or shoulder.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 15-20 seconds or use a hand sanitizer, especially after you cough or sneeze.
- Avoid close contact with sick people.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth as germs spread that way.
- Use disinfectants especially on frequently touched surfaces (.e.g. door knobs, key pads, headsets, handsets, chair arms, appliance handles).
- Be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, eat nutritious food and get plenty of rest.
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