Regulations & Standards

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Updated Guidance for Infection Control for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Health Care Settings (Updated 1-12-10)

January 13, 2010

This joint document serves to update the California Department of Public Health (CDPHⁱ) recommendations of August 20, 2009, for infection control for 2009 H1N1 influenza in health care settings based on the revised Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) “Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, Including Protection of Healthcare Personnel,” issued October 14, 2009.

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Cal/OSHA Interim Enforcement Policy on H1N1 and Section 5199 Updated 10-22-09

October 29, 2009

On October 22, Cal/OSHA updated and released their Interim Enforcement Policy on H1N1 and Section 5199 (Aerosol Transmissible Diseases). Available for download are the updated standards, guidance on the distribution of state and federal stockpiles of of N95 respirators and the CalOSHA Respirator Supply Documentation form.

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Cal/OSHA Interim Enforcement Policy on H1N1 and Section 5199 9-8-2009

October 29, 2009

On September 8, Cal/OSHA released the attached document: Cal/OSHA Interim Enforcement Policy on H1N1 and Section 5199 (Aerosol Transmissible Diseases).

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Medicare Coverage and Reimbursement Rules for the H1N1 Vaccine

October 29, 2009

Describes Medicare coverage and reimbursement rules for the H1N1 vaccine. All providers administering this vaccine should review this article and be sure that their billing staff are aware of this information.

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EMTALA Requirements and Options for Hospitals in a Disaster

October 29, 2009

Clarifies options that are permissible under EMTALA and reassures provider community and public health officials that there is existing flexibility under EMTALA.

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H1N1 Health Alert Update for Health Care Settings

October 29, 2009

August 20, 2009: CDPHⁱ Health Alert Update on recommendations for health care settings.

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H1N1 Health Alert Update for Healthcare Providers and Clinicians

October 29, 2009

July 22, 2009: Addresses Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 lessons learned and provides guidance for clinicians. Please note the name change from novel influenza A (H1N1) in keeping with the World Health Organization’s nomenclature.

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H1N1 Reporting Requirements for Hospitals

October 29, 2009

July 16, 2009: CDPHⁱ Health Alert update to address the changes in local health jurisdiction (LHJ) reporting requirements for pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza cases and outbreaks and provides guidance for clinicians. Please note the name change from novel influenza A (H1N1) in keeping with the World Health Organization’s nomenclature.

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Pandemic (H1N1) 2009

July 24, 2009