Preparing for a Pandemic: Preventing Transmission of Novel H1N1 Influenza

NOTE: This program is currently being updated to include the latest recommendations put forth by the CDC on October 14, 2009. Please call toll-free 1-866-321-5066 or email Sophia Paule at Sophia@EnvisionInc.net for more details.

Clinical Advisor(s):
Gail Bennett, RN, MSN, CIC

Vicki Brinsko, RN, BA, BSN, CIC

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Learning Objective: Highlight the CDC Guidance Recommendations for Healthcare Facilities on preventing transmission of the Novel H1N1 Virus

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The World Health Organization has declared Novel H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) a pandemic, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has instructed all healthcare facilities to prepare for Novel H1N1 Influenza in addition to the traditional influenza season.

Most transmission of respiratory diseases in the healthcare setting occurs from unprotected exposure to infected individuals before the disease is recognized and infection control measures put in place.

For this reason, it is imperative that all healthcare workers become familiar with the CDC,HICPAC, SHEA and APIC recommendations to quickly identify and isolate potentially ill patients, and know how to implement strict infection control practices to prevent transmission.

This important training program highlights the CDC recommendations in a short, concise format developed for all healthcare staff.

Topics covered include:

• Modes of transmission
• Respiratory hygiene / Cough etiquette
• Screening protocols
• Standard Precautions and Transmission-based Precautions, including PPE
• Monitoring employee health

It’s all here! Everything you need to educate and help protect your staff from Novel H1N1 Influenza.

**In an effort to help healthcare facilities prepare for the H1N1 pandemic, Envision, Inc. is offering this important training program at the special price of $120.00 for APIC Members and $145.00 for non-members**

Use this program for:

• General Staff Education
• Annual In-Service
• Mandatory Training
• Nursing Education
• Remedial/Risk Reduction Training

 

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