ASM is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy working and learning environment for its employees and students.
Our Communicable Disease Prevention Plan details the infection control practices and protocols that are in place to minimize the risk of communicable disease transmission on our campus. This plan applies to all employees, students, and visitors engaged in any institutional -related activity.
Examples of communicable diseases include measles, mumps and respiratory illnesses such as seasonal influenza and COVID-19. Additional information about specific communicable diseases can be found at HealthLinkBC.
ASM has implemented preventative measures to reduce the risk of communicable disease transmission in our campus.
You can help by:
Staying home when sick. Some symptoms of communicable disease may include the following:
The Communicable Disease Prevention Plan lays out additional responsibilities for Directors , faculty, staff and Occupational Health and Safety.
Supporting Vaccinations
ASM strongly encourages everyone to get fully vaccinated, if you are eligible and able to do so. Evidence-based immunization information and tools for B.C. residents are available from the BCCDC and ImmunizeBC. Visit how to get vaccinated for COVID-19 to book your vaccine appointment.
What happens if there is a case on campus?
In the event of a confirmed case of a communicable disease on campus, ASM will follow the guidance of the appropriate health authority. Diagnosis of a communicable disease must be treated confidentially at all times. ASM will work closely with the public health authority on guidance for communications.
The level of risk of certain communicable diseases may elevate occasionally, or on a seasonal basis. Additional measures that could be re-introduced during periods of elevated risk, as directed by public health, include but are not limited to:
ASM is committed to maintaining a clean working and learning environment through routine cleaning and disinfecting practices. During periods of elevated risk ASM will follow enhanced cleaning protocols as directed by public health.
Please contact ASM’s Facilities & Admin Manager Room 211 ( Tel ext. 141) for any questions or concerns about the cleaning schedule or practices, or to request refilling of hand soap, paper towel dispensers or sanitizer stations.
Mechanical systems and filter changes are maintained under comprehensive maintenance routines at meet the manufacturer’s recommendations as well as industry best practices and recommendations by WorkSafe BC.
For additional information, please review the ASM Communicable Disease Plan, which is centered around six key areas:
