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Important H1N1 Influenza A (swine flu) Information for Physicians

Date: September 10, 2009

To: All Medical Staff

From: Dr. Manoj Pawar, chief medical officer

RE: Update on H1N1 plans and resources

As preparations for flu season ramp up, we want to alert you to our organizational plans related to H1N1 and seasonal influenza.

Memorial Health System is following all local, state and federal guidelines related to H1N1. We have a team dedicated to oversee the health system’s response to the spread of H1N1 and seasonal influenza. This team meets regularly to evaluate updates and changes from the local, state and federal levels, works collaboratively with other health care facilities and resources to ensure that practice and communications are consistent.

Our goal is to keep you, our physicians partners, as up-to-date as possible on H1N1 developments and resources.

Below is a short summary of current procedures in place at Memorial as well as some important information related to H1N1.

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Resources for You and Your Patients

  • memorialhealthsystem.com
    Updated information on H1N1 will be on the home page.

  • elpasocountyhealth.org
    Updated H1N1 information may be found on El Paso County Department of Health and Environment Website.
  • cdc.gov
    CDC provides the latest information on antiviral medication and influenza testing.
    • CDC Issues Interim Recommendations for the Use of Influenza Antiviral Medications in the Setting of Oseltamivir Resistance among Circulating Influenza A (H1N1) Viruses, 2008-2009 Influenza Season
    • Interim Guidance for the Detection of Novel Influenza A Virus Using Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests

  • H1N1 Flu Hotline, 877-462-2911: Available for you and your patients in English and Spanish.

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Caring For Patients With Flu-Like Symptoms

Caregivers treating Memorial patients with flu-like symptoms will be required to use droplet precautions. This includes a regular surgical mask and eye protection. Droplet precautions will not be discontinued based on a rapid flu test. Full laboratory confirmation is required.

Influenza order sets are in place to help guide staff in testing and isolation protocols.

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Visitation Guidelines

In accordance with public health guidelines, Memorial Health System restricts the following visitors from the hospital:

  • Anyone with flu-like symptoms (fever, sore throat, sneezing, coughing, body aches, vomiting or diarrhea)
  • Children 12-years-old and younger

Healthy adult visitors are limited to four. You may be asked to wear a mask while visiting, be asked to visit another time, or be asked to adhere to other special precautions.

We encourage the following people to avoid visiting the hospitals:

  • People who have weak immune systems
  • Women who are pregnant

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DOWNLOAD DOCUMENTS
These documents have more detailed information from the CDC and Colorado State Department of Public Health and Environment.

Download, print, and post in your office:

» Memorial Health System: H1N1 Flu Vaccination Schedule (.pdf/96K)
» Memorial Health System: Important Information on Seasonal Flu Shots (.pdf/98K)

» CDPHE Home Care Guide, 43 pages?(.pdf/5.8MB)
» CDPHE?Home Care Guide, Spanish version, 45 pages (5.9 MB)

» Caution Poster: Visiting When Ill in English (.pdf/53K)
» Caution Poster: Visiting When Ill in Spanish (.pdf/66K)
» Swine Flu & You in English (.pdf/39K)
» Swine Flu & You in Spanish (.pdf/54K)

CDC Guidance for Physicians:

» CDC: Guidance for Outpatient & Medical Offices H1N1 Influenza Planning (.pdf/33K)
» CDC: Interim Guidance Update for Children with H1N1 Influenza (.pdf/128K)
» CDC: Interim Guidance for non-Pharmaceutical Community Mitigation (.pdf/42K)
» CDC: Interim Guidance for Anti-viral Recommendations for Confirmed or Suspected H1N1 Influenza Patients (.pdf/32K)
» CDC: Interim Guidance for Cardiovascular Disease Patients with H1N1 Influenza (.pdf/72K)
» CDC: Interim Guidance for Rapid Diagnostic Influenza Tests (.pdf/68K)
» CDC: Interim Novel Guidance?for Cruise Ship Passengers with H1N1 Influenza?(.pdf/116K)

» World Health Organization (WHO): Pandemic Phases (.pdf/27K)

» State of Colorado: Health Update, May 7, 2009 - Updated Reporting & Testing Guidelines for H1N1 Influenza (.pdf/63K)
» State of Colorado: Antiviral Update (.pdf/68K)

» Newsweek Article: The Path of a Pandemic?(.pdf/116K)