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Pandemic Influenza

Overview

Pandemic Influenza Preparedness & Response

February 13, 2009

A pandemic is a global disease outbreak. A flu pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus emerges for which people have little or no immunity, and for which there is no vaccine. The disease spreads easily person-to-person, causes serious illness, and can sweep across the country and around the world in a very short time. resources will also be expected to continue to meet non-pandemic associated healthcare needs.

  • Pandemic Influenza Preparedness & Response - OSHA
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HICS COVID Templates for Incident Action Planning

March 9, 2020

These templates are intended to serve only as samples for those new to HICSi:

HICS 201: Incident Briefing

HICS 202: Incident Objectives Examples

HICS 204: Assignment List Finance

HICS 214: Activity Log

HICS 2015A: Incident Action Plan IAP Safety Analysis

HICS 2015A: Incident Action Plan IAP Safety Analysis

Infection Disease Incident Planning Guide (IPG)

Infection Disease Incident Response Guide (IRG)

Hospital Seasonal influenza/Pandemic Preparedness Checklist

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Interim Guidance on Efficient Use of Respirator Supplies for Health Care Workers
CalOSHA

March 4, 2020

Cal/OSHA Issued Interim Guidance on Coronavirus for Health Care Facilities on “Efficient Use of Respirator Supplies”.

Note: this guidance is subject to change as the situation evolves.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Use of Stockpiled N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators for Protection from COVID-19 Beyond the Manufacturer-Designated Shelf Life
CDPH & CalOSHA

March 4, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions about use of stockpiled N95 filtering facepiece respirators for protection from COVID-19 beyond the manufacturer-designated shelf life.

Note: this guidance is subject to change as the situation evolves.

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Pandemic Influenza Plan, 2017 Update
US Dept. of Health and Human Services

February 28, 2020

The 2017 update to the HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan aims to highlight and build upon successes of the last decade, making clear additional efforts needed to improve pandemic preparedness. These efforts are described in the seven domains that form the basis for the 2017 update. 

Download the HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan 2017 Update

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CHA Hospital Seasonal Influenza/Pandemic Preparedness Checklist
November 2020

February 28, 2020

Developed by the CHA Hospital Preparedness Program, this checklist is intended to be used as one of several tools to assist in preparation for Seasonal Influenza and Pandemic.

The checklist recommendations are general in nature with a purpose of prompting review and action. Public health is the lead agency during these events, and every effort should be made to remain up-to-date with rapidly changing local, state, and federal guidance and regulations. 

  • CHA Hospital Seasonal Influenza/Pandemic Preparedness Checklist
  • CHA Hospital Seasonal Influenza/Pandemic Preparedness Checklist
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CDPH Confirms First Flu Death of an Infant this Season
CDPH News Release, November 6, 2015

November 10, 2015

California Department of Public Health (CDPHi) State Public Health announced that CDPH has received the first report of an influenza-associated fatality in a person under the age of one year for the 2015-2016 flu season.

“As California’s public health officer, I am saddened when the flu turns into loss of life…I urge you to be vaccinated now before the flu really spreads widely to protect yourself and those around you,” said Dr. Smith.

Each year, flu causes millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and thousands or sometimes tens of thousands of deaths in the United States. To reduce this threat, CDPH recommends the annual flu vaccine for everyone six months of age and older, including pregnant women.  

Common symptoms of the flu include fever or feeling feverish, a cough and/or sore throat, a runny or stuffy nose, chills, fatigue and body aches. Children may also have nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.

To stop the spread of flu and other respiratory illnesses, Californians should also:

  • Stay home when sick
  • Cover a cough or sneeze with a tissue and properly dispose of the used tissue
  • Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth

Dr. Smith encourages Californians to contact their health care provider, physician office, clinic or pharmacy about obtaining the flu vaccine. Some local health departments may also offer low- or no-cost flu immunizations. For more information about the flu visit the CDPH influenza web page.To find a flu vaccine location near you, visit www.flu.gov.

Click here to read the full CDPH news release.

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Hospital Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
CDC

May 22, 2014

This checklist should be used as one of several tools for evaluating current plans or in developing a comprehensive pandemic influenza plan.

An effective plan will incorporate information from state, regional, tribal and local health departments, emergency management agencies/ authorities, hospital associations and suppliers of resources. In addition, hospitals should ensure that their pandemic influenza plans comply with applicable state and federal regulations and with standards set by accreditation organizations. 

Comprehensive pandemic influenza planning can also help facilities plan for other emergency situations.  

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Preparing for Flu Season
Surge Tent Use for 2011-2012

December 1, 2011

During the 2010-11 flu season, the use of surge tents to screen and triage patients required involvement by the State Fire Marshal (SFM), Local Fire Marshal, Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) and California Department of Public Health (CDPHi). Regulations and policies governing the use of tents have not changed for the 2011-12 flu season.

CHA released a memo and distributed pertinent attachments outlining the 2011-2012 policies on tent use. 

  • CHA Surge Tent Memo
  • CDPH Guidance Documents
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Business During Influenza Pandemic

November 9, 2009

A Toolkit for Organizations of All Sizes

Human Resource Policies, Protocols, Templates, Tools, & Tips

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Calculating the Number of N95s Needed Daily

October 29, 2009

Excel tool for calculating the number of N95s needed on a daily basis

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Ethical Considerations
Preparedness Planning for Pandemic Influenza

July 16, 2009

Alison Thompson, PhD – University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics Pandemic Influenza Working Group

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

January 29, 2010

The California Department of Public Health (CDPHi) 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.

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Pandemic Influenza Pre-Event Message Maps

July 8, 2009

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.

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Planning Today For a Pandemic Tomorrow – New Jersey Hospital Association

June 26, 2009

New Jersey Hospital Association Publication Series

Through the use of a detailed assessment and planning tools, hospitals can review existing policies and procedures, identify gaps, adopt new policies and procedures and generate a pandemic influenza plan that will facilitate a more effective response during a crisis.

These tools will assist hospitals in developing and adopting new policies that will be required to protect employees, patients and the hospital staff itself. The planning and assessment tool identifies critical elements within each module related to hospital operations during an emergency situation. In addition, the tool provides a variety of sample policies and procedures that facilities may elect to use in their planning process.

These tools were developed through a grant from Roche Pharmaceuticals.  For more information about the contents of these materials, please contact NJHA’s Health Planning Department at 609-275-4020 or visit the NJHA website for more information.

The Healthcare Guide for Pandemic Flu Planning Tools are available in several modules, listed below. Please note that these policies and procedures do not reflect standard of care.

  • Supplies, Logistics, Support Services Planning and Assessment Tool
  • Human Resources Planning & Assessment Tool
  • Communications Planning & Assessment Tool
  • Finance Planning & Assessment Tool
  • Psycho-Social Planning & Assessment Tool
  • Ethics Planning & Assessment Tool
  • Legal/Regulatory Planning & Assessment Tool
  • Clinical Care Planning & Assessment Tool
  • Operations Planning & Assessment Tool
  • Leadership Planning & Assessment Tool
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  • NJHA website

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