H1N1 Influenza Preparedness Resources

MDH & EMSRB Links for EMS Regarding Influenza: 

• New MDH Infection Control Guidance – MDH December 2009
• Recommended EMS Guidelines: Pandemic Influenza – Response September 2009
• H1N1 Novel Influenza Information for EMS, First Responders, Fire, and Law Enforcement - MDH
• Infection Control Guidance for Health Professionals- MDH
• EMS - Full Barrier Precautions Checklist - EMSRB and MDH Fact Sheet
• EMS - Standard Precaution Checklist - EMSRB and MDH Fact Sheet
• Workplace Guidance During the H1N1 Novel Influenza Outbreak - MDH Fact Sheet

Federal Resource Links for EMS Regarding Influenza: 

• EMS & Non-Emergent (Medical) Transport Organizations Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist - U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and CDC
• Flyer: Fight Flu - For First Responders (PDF)
• Interim Guidance for Cleaning EMS Transport Vehicles during an Influenza Pandemic - CDC
• Interim Guidance for Infection Control for Care of Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in a Healthcare Setting - CDC
• OSHA Statement Re: H1N1- Related Inspections - October 14, 2009
• Personal Protection Equipment for the 2009 H1N1 Novel Influenza Outbreak Questions and Answers - U.S Department of Health and Human Services

911 PSAP information Regarding Influenza: 

• Interim Guidance for EMS Systems and 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) for Management of Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Infection - CDC
• Managing Calls and Call Centers during a Large-Scale Influenza Outbreak: Implementation Tool - CDC
• Preparing for Pandemic Influenza: Recommendations for 9-1-1 Personnel & Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) - US Department of Transportation
• Sample Call Flow for Standard EMD Calls vs Pandemic Flu Calls - NHTSA

General Information Regarding H1N1 Influenza: 

• H1N1 Novel Influenza Information - MDH
• H1N1 Preparedness Fact Sheet - MDH
• H1N1 Novel Influenza Fact Sheet - MDH

Flu Center Education Resources Regarding H1N1: 

• What is a Flu Center - Flu Center description from MDH

Educational Materials Regarding H1N1: 

• Just in Time Primer for Pandemic Influenza Planning - PowerPoint Presentation by NASEMSO
• PanFlu Presentation by Brian Mahoney MD - PowerPoint Presentation