SWINE FLU UPDATES
Chronological Events of the Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection
To date, the H1N1 Influenza A (swine flu) response
remains fluid and subject to rapid change. Additionally,
the EMS Authority recognizes that each local EMS
agency (LEMSA) may have a different approach based
upon the number of confirmed or suspected cases
within their jurisdiction. Read the GUIDANCE
HERE. You may also download a copy of the
guidance HERE.
General
guidelines for cleaning or maintaining Emergency
Medical Service (EMS) Transport Vehicles after
transporting a suspected influenza patient during
a pandemic. Click HERE
for the guidelines.
As part of the state's aggressive approach to
addressing the swine flu, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
today proclaimed a State of Emergency that will
support and facilitate our state health departments'
response to this outbreak. Click HERE
for the Governor's
proclamation.
As of April 23, 2009, five California residents (three children
and two adults) have been diagnosed with swine influenza A (H1N1)
virus infection. Click HERE
for complete
information.
Planning for pandemic influenza is critical
for ensuring a sustainable health care response.
The HHS and CDC have developed this checklist
for all EMS and Non-Emergent (Medical) Transport
Organizations which is available now in our
documents
drawer.
Consistent with CDPH guidance, EMS workers providing
care for patients with Influenza-Like Illness
(ILI) should use appropriate standard barrier
precautions and droplet precautions, based upon
the circumstances of the case. Click HERE
for Guidance
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