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Pandemic Flu Alert Phase 4

Pandemic Flu Alert Phase 4. Small local clusters of human to human spread. Control Measures: Get vaccine for seasonal influenza Clean your hands (soap/water or hand sanitizer) at EVERY opportunity Perform and enforce Respiratory Etiquette

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Pandemic Flu Alert Phase 4

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  1. Pandemic Flu Alert Phase 4 Small local clusters of human to human spread • Control Measures: • Get vaccine for seasonal influenza • Clean your hands (soap/water or hand sanitizer) at EVERY opportunity • Perform and enforce Respiratory Etiquette • Cover nose and mouth with tissue or cough into upper sleeve, not hands • Provide masks for patients who are coughing or sneezing • Confine patients with cough and fever in separate waiting areas • Place patients with suspected flu in a private room with Airborne Precautions until influenza is ruled out. • Get educated!

  2. Pandemic Flu Alert Phase 5 Large local clusters of human to human spread • Control Measures: • Place patients with suspected flu in a private room with Airborne Precautions until influenza is ruled out. • Get vaccination for seasonal influenza • Clean your hands (soap/water or hand sanitizer) at EVERY opportunity • Perform and enforce Respiratory Etiquette • Cover nose and mouth with tissue or cough into upper sleeve, not hands • Provide masks for patients who are coughing or sneezing • Confine patients with cough and fever in separate waiting areas • Screen patients for elective procedures for flu symptoms within last 2 weeks • If positive, refer to their physician • Screen ALL EMPLOYEES • If become ill at work with fever and/or cough • When returning to work from sick leave

  3. Pandemic Flu Alert Phase 6A Transmission in General Population and Cases in Texas • Control Measures: • Place patients with suspected flu in a private room with Airborne Precautions until influenza is ruled out. • Clean your hands (soap/water or hand sanitizer) at EVERY opportunity • Perform and enforce Respiratory Etiquette • Cover nose and mouth with tissue or cough into upper sleeve, not hands • Provide masks for patients who are coughing or sneezing • Confine patients with cough and fever in separate waiting areas • Screen ALL EMPLOYEES • If become ill at work with fever and/or cough • When returning to work from sick leave • BE SURE you and those around you are usingcorrect PPE properly

  4. Pandemic Flu Alert Phase 6B Transmission in General Population and Local Cases! • Control Measures: • ALL persons entering facility are screened and must use hand sanitizer! • ONE adult may accompany the patient into the facility • STAFF and VISITORS wear masks in high risk areas! • Clean your hands (soap/water or hand sanitizer) at EVERY opportunity • Perform and enforce Respiratory Etiquette • Cover nose and mouth with tissue or cough into upper sleeve, not hands • Provide masks for patients who are coughing or sneezing • Confine patients with cough and fever in separate waiting areas • BE SURE you and those around you are using correct PPE properly • Screen ALL STAFF at end of shift for respiratory symptoms

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