Droplet precautions for influenza
MEMORANDUM
Annual influenza vaccination of all residents and health-care personnel. Standard and droplet precautions with suspect or confirmed influenza cases. Active surveillance and influenza testing for new illness cases . Restriction of ill visitors and personnel. Administration of antiviral medications for prophylaxis and treatment
[DOC File]Outbreak checklist - Florida Department of Health
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Use standard and droplet precautions for residents with suspected or confirmed influenza for 7 days after illness onset or until 24 hours after the resolution of fever and respiratory symptoms, whichever is longer. Perform hand hygiene before and after touching the resident, after touching the resident’s environment, or after touching the ...
[DOCX File]Hospital and Long-Term Care Transfer and Care of Flu Patients
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Patients with confirmed influenza, when admitted to long term care, should be maintained on droplet precautions for 7 days after illness onset or until 24 hours after the resolution of fever and respiratory symptoms, whichever is longer. For more information:
Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH)
Control of Influenza and Pneumococcal Disease in LTCFs 2019-2020 Page 1 of 13. ... Used in conjunction with vaccination and behavioral measures, including droplet precautions and cohorting of ill residents, antiviral agents are a key component of outbreak control in long-term care facilities and other institutional settings. For more ...
[DOCX File]Influenza outbreak management plan (template)
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Droplet and Contact Precautions will be implemented for residents with ILI/confirmed influenza until at least 5 days following illness onset Return of residents who have not had influenza is generally not recommended, but may be considered once control measures are having effect
[DOC File]Supplememt 8 - Maine
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Droplet precautions and patient placement. Place patients with known or suspected pandemic influenza on droplet precautions for a minimum of 5 days from symptom onset. Consider placing immunocompromised patients with pandemic influenza on droplet precautions for the duration of their illness. Healthcare should wear appropriate PPE.
[DOC File]INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
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DROPLET PRECAUTIONS - Private room (negative airflow NOT necessary) - Mask mandatory. Example: Influenza. Neisseria meningitidis meningitis. Pertussis. Droplets are large particles generated primarily during coughing, sneezing, and talking. These large droplets usually travel from 3-5 feet from the source.
[DOCX File]Outbreak checklist - Maryland
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Use droplet precautions for residents with suspected or confirmed influenza for 7 days after illness onset or until 24 hours after the resolution of fever and respiratory symptoms, whichever is longer. Exception-Droplet precautions can be lifted 48 hours after the start of antibiotics for residents with pneumonia caused by bacterial pathogens.
[DOC File]Supplement I: Infection Control in Healthcare, Home, and ...
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Droplet Precautions . Healthcare workers should practice Droplet Precautions (i.e., wear a surgical or procedure mask for close contact), in addition to Standard Precautions, when examining a patient with symptoms of a respiratory infection.
[DOCX File]Isolation Guide for Procedures
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Pandemic Influenza such as Influenza A (H1N1) Creutzfeld-Jakob Disease. Solution terminal cleaning of room. ... Standard & Droplet & Contact. Standard and Contact. ... Always wear gown and gloves when entering the patient room that is on contact precautions.
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