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Updated Recommendations and Guidance for Influenza Prevention in Health Care Settings (11.5.10)

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Note: This guidance supersedes “GUIDANCE FOR INFECTION CONTROL FOR 2009 H1N1 INFLUENZA IN HEALTH CARE" released on 2.4.10)

On November 5, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued guidance on influenza prevention in health care settings, and Cal/OSHA issued guidance on the application of the aerosol transmissible diseases standards for the 2010-11 influenza season.

Comments on Updated Guidance: Prevention Strategies for Seasonal Influenza in Healthcare Settings

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In reference to the updated CDC Guidance on Prevention Strategies for Seasonal Influenza in Healthcare settings, CHA will submit comments on or before the July 22, 2010 deadline for comments. If you would like to share your comments with us for inclusion in the CHA submission, please post them here.

Updated CDC Guidance: Prevention Strategies for Seasonal Influenza in Healthcare Settings

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Please note the CDC has released "Updated Guidance: Prevention Strategies for Seasonal Influenza in Healthcare Settings".

This new guidance replaces previous seasonal influenza guidance and the interim H1N1 infection control guidance and combines both into one guidance document. As expected, the guidance strongly encourages influenza vaccination for healthcare personnel (seasonal vaccine will now include H1N1 within the vaccine). 

The guidance also recommends the use of droplet precautions in healthcare facilities (instead of the modified airborne precautions included in the previous H1N1 guidance). Facemasks (rather than N95s) are recommended for close contact with patients with suspected or confirmed influenza. CDC recommends the use of N95 respirators only for “aerosol generating procedures”.

A 30-day public comment period will conclude on July 22, 2010. Written comments must be received on or before that date. Comments received after July 22, 2010 will be considered to the extent possible. CHA will submit comments; if you would like to share your comments with us, we can include them in our submission. Please submit your comments to CHA via the website forum discussion on this topic.

   

Updated Interim Recommendations for the Use of Antiviral Medications in the Treatment and Prevention of Influenza

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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has reviewed and concurs with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Updated Interim Recommendations for the Use of Antiviral Medications in the Treatment and Prevention of Influenza for the 2009-2010 Season released on December 7, 2009. These recommendations focus on the use of antiviral medications for the treatment and chemoprophylaxis of influenza.

White Paper - ILC Dover Sentinel XTL PAPR Multiple Charger use in Hospital Settings

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Richard V. Whaley, CPDEM, the Emergency Preparedness Planner at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center has written a white paper on use of ILC Dover Sentinel XTL PAPR Multiple Charger usage in Hospital Settings. The white paper addresses challenges and offers effective solutions for maintaining UL and CSA standards for “Green Dot” hospital grade electrical equipment while deploying ILC Dover Sentinel XTL PAPR in hospital settings.

 

Weekly Flu News - December 16th

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Troutman Sanders - December 16, 2009

The 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic has not only resulted in a surge of patients throughout our healthcare system, but also a surge in media coverage of the disease. To keep you informed on key issues related to emergency preparedness and response, these weekly alerts which highlight recent news reports and publications related to H1N1 and highlight some of the issues your organization may be facing in the wake of the current influenza pandemic.

 

Influenza Triage Algorithm for Adults with Influenza Like Illness

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This algorithm is designed only to assist physicians and those under their supervision in identifying indicators of and responses to symptoms of flu-like illness (i.e. fever with cough or sore throat). It does not provide guidance for other medical advice. Like any printed material it may become out-of-date over time. This guidance is not intended for use by the general public and is not a substitute for sound clinical judgment. Individuals should alsways seek the advice of thier healthcare professional with with any questions they have regarding a medical condition. If you are concerned about your health or the health of someone in your care, call your doctor or the doctor of the person you are caring for. If you think you or someone in your care is severely ill or may have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. The US Government does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of this algorithm.

  This algorithm was developed in collaboration with Emory University School of Medicine

CDPH H1N1 Vaccine Website

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Beginning September 1, 2009 CDPH's Pandemic H1N1 Vaccine website will go live. The website will allow you to pre-register for vaccine, order vaccine, receive vaccine information and updates, and report your H1N1 vaccine usage.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009

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Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 information, articles, guidance and updates:

Pandemic Influenza Pre-Event Message Maps

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The United States Department of Health & Human Services developed these avian influenza and pandemic influenza communication tools using the communication science-based message mapping development process.

“Message maps” are risk communication tools used to help organize complex information and make it easier to express current knowledge. The development process distills information into easily understood messages written at a 6th grade reading level. Messages are presented in 3 short sentences that convey 3 key messages in 27 words. The approach is based on surveys showing that lead or front-page media and broadcast stories usually convey only three key messages usually in less than 9 seconds for broadcast media or 27 words for print. Each primary message has three supporting messages that can be used when and where appropriate to provide context for the issue being mapped.

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