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>From: "Cobb-Zygadlo, Deanne" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information    Forum
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>Subject: Re: #9221 H1N1 flu preparations
>Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2009 08:49:32 -0400
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We have hand sanitizers in the lab and are encouraging students to use  
them as they come in (to help keep the equipment clean) and as they  
leave (to reduce risk of infection if there is a contaminated  
surface).  We are also keeping tissues available for students and  
Clorox wipes for the keyboards, mice and headsets.  We are using the  
Logitech Clear Chat headsets which have a hard plastic mic and vinyl  
covered ear cushions so that they can easily be cleaned.  We are also  
offering students the opportunity to buy their own headsets (with a  
recommended list of headsets that we know work in our facility) if  
they should so choose.

The other key thing is that we will be strictly enforcing the rules of  
no food or drink at the computer.  It isn't just the risk of spilling  
but the residue of food on finger tips which make keyboards a breeding  
ground for bacteria and it is true that there is no real way to clean  
a computer keyboard effectively.  We considered keyboard covers but  
ruled them out in favor of encouraging good hygiene because of the  
budget crunch.

Regards,
Deanne



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Deanne Cobb-Zygadlo
Director, Language Resource Center
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

phone:  484-646-5865
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