At the same time NH will face an anticipated shortage of antiviral medications. NH may be sites of
Checklist:
1. Pandemic Influenza disaster Plan
• Coordinate with DOH disaster management program.
• Create a multidisciplinary team for pandemic preparedness.
• Identify members of pandemic response team
o Medical
o Nursing
o Environmental maintenance
o Transport
• Educate and train/drill team members
2. List important contact numbers
• Coordinator, Contact with Health department
• Area hospitals points of contacts identified
• Nearest referral government or private hospital
• Emergency room telephone number, cell phone a
• Identify modes of communication
• Communication plan in the absence of available telephone access
• Useful Websites
3. Surveillance plan
May link to DOH surveillance network
4. Vaccination and Antiviral plan
• Seasonal flu vaccine for all residents unless contraindications exist.
• Achieve Herd Immunity by vaccinating at least 80% of staff members and close contacts.
• Priority list for pandemic vaccine (usually limited supply)
• Antivirals if susceptible
• Vaccine education
• Budget allocation
5. Occupational health plan
• First line team
• Shifting schedule
• Plan for event when staff get sick or need to be quarantined
6. Supplies
• Personal Protective Device ex. Masks
• Disinfectants
• Food and water supply
• Isolation rooms
Reference: Mody L and Cinti, S JAGS 2007
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