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

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This joint document serves to update the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) 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.
  

Sample Infection Control Plans for Aerosol Transmissible Diseases

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The following Aerosol Transmissible Disease exposure control planning documents are available for download and can be used as references for hospitals who are developing ATD plans for their own facility(ies).

These plans should be used as resources only; they adhere to standards that were in place at the time they were developed and may or may not reflect current standards . Hospitals should ensure that their plans adhere to current ATD standards.

Trinity Hospital, Weaverville, CA:

        

UC San Diego Medical Center:

      

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

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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
  

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

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On September 8, Cal/OSHA released the attached document: Cal/OSHA Interim Enforcement Policy on H1N1 and Section 5199 (Aerosol Transmissible Diseases). View updated enforcement policy released on October 22, 2009.

Medicare Coverage and Reimbursement Rules for the H1N1 Vaccine

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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.

EMTALA Requirements and Options for Hospitals in a Disaster

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

H1N1 Health Alert Update for Health Care Settings

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

  

H1N1 Health Alert Update for Healthcare Providers and Clinicians

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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.

 

H1N1 Reporting Requirements for Hospitals

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July 16, 2009: CDPH 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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