H1N1/SEASONAL FLU: Infection Prevention Recommendations
Genreal Guidelines for Patient Management:
- Place patient in private room
- Place patient on Contact and Droplet Precautions which consists of gloves, gown and mask with face shield (see grid below).
- Discontinue isolation after five days or for the duration of illness in immunocompromised persons (these persons can shed virus for up to several weeks)
WHO/HICPAC/SHEA * Recommendations |
Medical Masks |
Gloves |
Gowns |
Eye Protection |
Respirators (N95) |
Placing surgical mask on suspected or confirmed cases of H1N1 and seasonal flu (to inlclude during transport) |
X |
|
|
|
|
Standard and Droplet Precautions for suspected/confirmed cases of H1N1 when in direct contact with patients. |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
When performing aerosol generating procedures (bronchoscopy, CPR, intubation, open airway suctioning)
Collection of nasal swabs, closed suctioning, nebulizer treatments Do Not require the use of N95 masks. |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
*THS has implemented PPE recommendations as published by the World Health Organization (WHO), Hospital Infection Control and Practices Advisory Council (HICPAC), and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA).