In the Minnesota School Bus Operator's Association October newsletter, they have compiled a list of suggested best practices from their members on ideas of how to prevent an H1N1 outbreak. Here are some of the ideas they came up with:

• Provide drivers with alcohol based hand sanitizer
• Encourage and/or provide a flu shot clinic for all school bus drivers when available
• Educate and make drivers aware of how to stay healthy in the workplace and to be alert for H1N1 symptoms
• Wipe down steering wheels, handrails and seats with a disinfectant rag or spray
• Wipe down common areas in the drivers' room and office
• Encourage drivers who feel ill to stay at home and seek medical attention when necessary
• Cross train employees or hire more substitute drivers
• When possible, encourage drivers to open windows and roof hatches to increase air flow in the bus
• Conduct active screening of employees who appear to be ill. Send sick employees home