H1N1 (Swine Flu) News and Updates
ONA will keep members apprised on new information about H1N1 that affects their practice through the website, Friday e-mail and special e-mail and mail alerts as necessary.
For daily updates and more information about H1N1 influenza virus for health care providers in Oregon go to www.flu.oregon.gov and for daily updates from the CDC go to www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/whatsnew.htm.
The Oregon Public Health Flu Hotline for H1N1 is 1-800-978-3040 (8 am - 6 pm Monday - Friday and 9 am - noon Sat/Sun & holidays) or E-mail flu.help@state.or.us. Starting November 12, the Oregon Public Health Flu Hotline will include medical triage services for the general public. A caller transferred to the triage line will speak with a licensed healthcare provider about symptoms or exposure.
Visit the Federal government’s site for all information on seasonal and pandemic flu at www.flu.gov and to access information for clinicians from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) go to www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/clinicians/.
To attend free CDC Updates for Clinicians re H1N1 educational conference calls and presentations go to emergency.cdc.gov/coca/callinfo.asp. Go to emergency.cdc.gov/coca/confcall_archive.asp to access past PowerPoint and call transcripts.
If you have questions related to Nursing Practice, staffing, occupational health and safety issues related to H1N1 please contact: Lynda Enos (503) 293-0011 ext. 301 or Sue Davidson (503) 293-0011 ext 320.
H1N1 Survey
Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey. The information provided in the survey will help us to determine the experience of direct care registered nurses during the recent H1N1 influenza epidemic. The information from the survey will be shared with the Oregon Department of Human Services and Public Health and leaders and members of Oregon Nurses Association to support ongoing pandemic influenza planning.
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Altered Standards of Care
Vaccine Information
- H1N1 Vaccine Update for Oregon
- Safety of Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccines United States, October 1 – November 24, 2009 - Posted Dec 8, 2009
- 2009 H1N1 Monovalent Influenza Vaccine Dosage, Administration, and Storage from the CDC updated Nov 24, 2009 - Posted Dec 1, 2009
- Oregon Novel H1N1 Vaccination Planning Q&A: October 28, 2009 - Posted Nov. 6, 2009
- CDC – safety and supply information - Posted Nov. 12, 2009
- Frequently asked questions on use of influenza A(H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccines (2009 H1N1 monovalent influenza vaccines): Practical considerations for immunization programs and providers- Posted Nov. 12, 2009
- Letter to Providers Promoting PPSV for Adults - Posted Nov. 12, 2009
Infection Control
- US Labor Department's OSHA issues compliance directive to address flu prevention for health care workers - Posted Dec 9, 2009
- Federal OSHA - Workplace safety and H1N1 for Employees and for Employers - Posted Dec 9, 2009
- Oregon DHS: Interim Guidance for Infection Control in Health Care Facilities in the Setting of Pandemic H1N1 Influenza (rev Nov 9, 2009) - Posted Nov. 12, 2009
- Flu guidelines for employers, from Oregon OSHA and the Oregon Public Health Division (rev Oct 27, 2009) - Posted Nov. 12, 2009
- CDC Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, Including Protection of Healthcare Personnel – Posted Oct. 14, 2009
- Updated Interim Infection Control Guidance for 2009 H1N1 Influenza - CDC Powerpoint - Posted Nov. 6, 2009
- Q&A about CDC’s Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, Including Protection of Healthcare Personnel - Posted Oct. 14, 2009
Respirator Use
Diagnoses and Treatment
Information for Special Groups
- What Cancer Patients and Survivors Should Know About the Flu - posted Feb 5, 2010
- Resources and Information for Nursing Educators about H1N1 and Seasonal Influenza
- H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu): Resources for Pregnant Women - Posted Dec 16, 2009
- H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu): Resources for Obstetric Health Care Providers - Posted Dec 16, 2009
- Interim Guidance: Considerations Regarding 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Intrapartum and Postpartum Hospital Settings - Posted Nov. 18, 2009
- Pregnancy and 2009 H1N1 Flu: Protect Yourself, Protect Your Baby - Posted Nov. 6, 2009
- Key Facts: Influenza & Diabetes in Adults and Children
- CDC – More information for special groups
- Information about the Flu – including the new H1N1 Flu – for People with Certain Medical Conditions - Posted Nov. 12, 2009
- Considerations for Pregnant Women who are More likely to be Exposed to Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) at work: Information for Women in Education, Child Care, and Health Care - Posted Nov. 12, 2009
- CDC National Grand Rounds: 2009 H1N1 Influenza and Asthma – Posted Nov 10, 2009
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