UPDATES AND DIRECTIVES FOR 2009 H1N1 INFLUENZA
Guidance for Influenza Prevention in Health Care Settings
Friday, November 5, 2010
CDPH has released an updated guidance for influenza prevention in health care settings which supersedes the "Guidance for Infection Control for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Health Care Settings. Click here to download the updated guidance.
Recent H1N1 Guidance from the Centers for Disease & Prevention Control (CDC)
Monday, May 3, 2010
CDC has released an updated interim guidance on infection control measures to prevent transmission of 2009 H1N1 influenza in healthcare facilities. The measure can be viewed at the following link: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidelines_infection_control.htm
CDPH Updated Infection Control Guidance Documents
Friday, February 5, 2010
CDPH has issued the following updated guidance documents:
- Guidance for Infection Control for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Health Care Settings - CDPH and Cal/OSHA joint statement.
Click here to download the updated guidance.
- Infection Control Guidance for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Long-Term Care Facilities. Click here to download the guidance.
Guidance for Infection Control for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Health Care Settings
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Joint statement of the California Department of Public Health and the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health.
Guidance for Infection Control for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Health Care Settings [Supersedes "Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza: Updated Recommendations for Health Care Settings" released on August 20, 2009]
State Recall of 3M-8000 Respirator Issued from Stockpile - Cal/OSHA Alert
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Recently CDPH and Cal/OSHA have become aware that the 3M-8000, a prevalent respirator model in the state and federal supply, has a low success rate in fit-testing. After further investigation, and discussions with the manufacturer and other respirator experts, CDPH has decided to withhold further shipments of this respirator and has asked local health departments to stop providing these respirators to health care facilities, CDPH is now developing procedures for the return of remaining supplies of the 8000 respirators to health care facilities. CDPH is now developing procedures for the return of remaining supplies of the 8000 respirators by local health departments and health care facilities. Cal/OSHA Alert of 3M-8000 Respirator
Updated Interim Recommendations from CDC for the Use of Antiviral Medications
Monday, December 14, 2009
Updated Interim Recommendations for the Use of Antiviral Medications in the Treatment and Prevention of Influenza. Click here to see the updated recommendations.
Director's Response on H1N1 Vaccine Documentation
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
This is a letter from Mark Horton, recommending that all health facilities offer H1N1 vaccine to staff and document same, including staff declinations. Click here to see the letter.
CDPH Interim Guidance on Distribution of State & Federal stockpiles of N95 Respirators for H1N1
Friday, October 23, 2009
The following link will provide you with the guidance: Interim Guidance on Distribution of N95 Respirators
Cal/OSHA - Appendix C: Vaccination Declination Statement
Friday, October 23, 2009
The employer shall assure that employees who decline to accept a recommended vaccination offered by the employer sign and date "Appendix C: Vaccination Declination Statement" as required by subsection (g)(5)(E) the Immunization Action Coalition's "Declination of H1N1 Influenza Vaccination" Statement.
Cal/OSHA Interim Enforcement Policy on H1N1
Friday, October 23, 2009
Click on the following link to download the Interim Enforcement Policy:
Cal/OSHA Interim Enforcement Policy on H1N1 and Section 5199 (Aerosol Transmissible Diseases) Issue Date: 10-22-09
Q&A from CDC: Respiratory Protection for Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Click on the following link to access a list of Q&A's from CDC:
Questions & Answers: Regarding Respiratory Protection for Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza among Healthcare Personnel
CDC: Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Click on the following link to access the CDC Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures:
Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, Including Protection of Healthcare Personnel
H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Requirements
Monday, October 12, 2009
CDC 2009-10 Influenza Season Triage Algorithm for Adults with Influenza-Like Illness
Monday, October 5, 2009
This algorithm is designed to assist physicians and those under their supervision in identifying indicators of and responses to symptoms of flu-like illness, i.e., fever with cough or sore throat (NOTE: this guidance is not intended for use by the general public and is not a substitute for sound clinical judgment).
Click here to download and print the algorithm.
H1N1 Flu Vaccine Information Statements (VIS's)
Monday, October 5, 2009
Vaccine Information Statements (VIS's) are information sheets produced by CDC that explain to vaccine recipients, their parents, or their legal representatives both benefits and risks of a vaccine.
FAQ Sheet for H1N1 in LTC Facilities
Friday, October 2, 2009
Click here for CAHF's frequently asked questions regarding H1N1
State of California's Novel H1N1 Mass Vaccination Operational Plan
Friday, September 18, 2009
State of California's Novel H1N1 Mass Vaccination Operational Plan
Institute of Medicine's H1N1 Recommendations for Health Care Workers
Friday, September 4, 2009
On 9/3/09 the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released its recommendation that health care workers (including those who work in non-hospital settings) who interact with patients suspected or confirmed to be infected with novel H1N1 influenza A should wear N95 respirators. IOM emphasized several times throughout its "Letter Report: Respiratory Protection for Healthcare Workers in the Workplace Against Novel H1N1 Influenza A" the importance of also utilizing other infection control strategies. Click here to view the briefing.
CDPH H1N1 Updated Guidelines
Thursday, August 20, 2009
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has previously issued infection prevention and control recommendations for known or suspected pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza patients in long-term health care settings. CDPH last updated the guidelines on May 19, 2009. This document provides further updated recommendations.
CDPH Guidance on Requesting an 1135 Waiver
Friday, November 13, 2009
CDC: Letter to Providers Promoting PPSV for Adults
Friday, November 13, 2009
CDC urges pneumococcal vaccine for risk groups: The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sent a letter on November 10, 2009 to healthcare providers warning that pneumococcal infections have been seen in some fatal pandemic H1N1 cases and reminding them to offer the pneumonia vaccine to those who are currently recommended to receive them. It urged special emphasis on vaccinating those under age 65 who have high-risk conditions; because coverage rates are especially low and they may be more likely to develop secondary bacterial infections: Letter to Providers
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) - Potential Fit-Test Training Consultants
Friday, November 6, 2009
The following link will take you to the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Consultant locator. By selecting Respiratory Protection/PPE in the Specialty area and California in the State area, you will be given a list of consultants in California that can assist you with fit-testing your employees: https://webportal.aiha.org/Custom/ConsultantsSearch.aspx