Infection Outbreak
Found 4 free book(s)Prevention and control of infection in care homes ...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk• an outbreak is defined as two or more related cases of infectious disease. Definition of an outbreak •Manager/owner •Health Protection Unit •Infection control lead •All staff •Residents/relatives •General practitioner When and who to inform • Ensure relevant persons have been informed. • seek advice as appropriate re
Think Globally… Report Locally! - Michigan
www.michigan.govoccurrence, outbreak, or epidemic of any disease, infection, or condition that threatens public health (e.g., norovirus or influenza outbreaks). Physicians and laboratory directors (or their designees) may also report any disease, infection, or condition to the local health department according to their medical judgment.
Infection Prevention and Control: An Outbreak Information ...
www.england.nhs.ukinfection and for restricting spread should an outbreak occur. Objectives 1. To provide information on common infectious diseases in care homes and steps that can be taken to mitigate them to prevent further spread. 2. To clarify communication routes for reporting outbreaks and incidents of infection. Background
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
www.cms.gov“Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations to Prevent SARS-CoV-2 Spread in Nursing Homes” and “Interim Guidance for Managing Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure to SARS-CoV-2.” Examples may include exposures from a visitor, while on a leave of absence, or during care of a resident on the COVID-19 unit.