Pandemic influenza preparedness and response guidance for healthcare workers and healthcare employers.

Pandemic influenza preparedness and response guidance for healthcare workers and healthcare employers.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: United States. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Format: Government Document eBook
Language:English
Published: [Washington, D.C.] : Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Dept. of Labor, 2007.
Subjects:
Influenza > Treatment > United States > Planning.
Epidemics > United States > Prevention > Planning.
Emergency management > United States > Planning.
Disaster Planning.
Disease Outbreaks > prevention & control.
Health Personnel.
Infection Control.
Influenza, Human > prevention & control.
Occupational Exposure > prevention & control.
Occupational Health.
Workplace > standards.
Online Access:https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS92464
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Influenza: Clinical Background Information
  • Clinical presentation of influenza
  • Diagnosis
  • Modes of transmission
  • Treatment and prevention
  • Infection Control
  • Standard precautions and transmission-based precautions
  • Compliance with infection control
  • Facility design, engineering, and environmental controls
  • Administrative controls
  • Healthcare worker vaccination
  • Antiviral medication for prophylaxis and treatment in healthcare workers
  • Occupational medicine services
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Work practices
  • Pandemic Influenza Preparedness
  • Healthcare facility responsibilities during pandemic alert periods
  • Incorporating pandemic plans into disaster plans
  • Stockpiles of essential resources
  • OSHA Standards of Special Importance
  • Appendix A. Pandemic Influenza Internet Resources
  • Appendix B. Infection Control Communication Tools for Healthcare Workers
  • Appendix C. Implementation and Planning for Respiratory Protection Programs in Healthcare Settings
  • Appendix D. Self-Triage and Home Care Resources for Healthcare Workers and Patients
  • Appendix E. References for Diagnosis and Treatment of Staff During an Influenza Pandemic
  • Appendix F. Pandemic Planning Checklists and Example Plans
  • Appendix G. Risk Communication Resources
  • Appendix H. Sample Supply Checklists for Pandemic Planning
  • OSHA Assistance OSHA Regional Offices