To: ALAUX
From: CHDIRAUX
Subj: MESSAGE FROM UNDER SECRETARY DUKE: GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS REGARDING NOVEL
H1N1 FLU VIRUS -034/09
1. FYI:
Aug. 17, 2009
MEMORANDUM FOR: All DHS Employees
FROM: Elaine C. Duke
Under Secretary for Management
SUBJECT: Guidance Documents Regarding Novel H1N1 Flu Virus
In preparation for the start of the flu season this fall, DHS has developed
a series of guidance documents for the DHS workforce about the H1N1 Flu
Virus. These documents are designed to provide guidance to both employees
and supervisors on actions we all can take to prepare and plan for a
probable return of the H1N1 virus this fall.
The guidance covers a number of important topics and a variety of
situations, such as the use of Personal Protective Equipment and antivirals.
Based on the best available information from the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, as well as valuable input from DHS components, this guidance
also covers leave policies, teleworking, and alternative work schedule
arrangements for employees who are ill themselves or serving as caregivers
for sick family members. The guidance documents have been uploaded for easy
access to the DHS public Web site at
http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1241202408781.shtm.
Secretary Napolitano and I, along with all DHS leadership, are committed to
providing you with the best guidance - which will always be based on the
latest scientific understanding about H1N1 - and we will continue to keep
you apprised of the latest developments. We also encourage all of you and
your families to take steps to help prevent the spread of this virus. These
steps and the latest information about the H1N1 virus are available at
http://www.flu.gov/.
2. The purpose of this list is to keep Auxiliarists as well as all other
interested parties abreast of current developments, policies, manuals, etc.
All information contained herein and linked is OFFICIAL policy and
information.
3. Internet Release and Distribution is Authorized.
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