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An outbreak of an influenza virus can overwhelm our healthcare system, and result in enormous increases in hospitalizations, deaths and costs related to managing an influenza.

Advanced preparation is the best way to fight a devastating influenza outbreak. MCN’s Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Guide contains the basics for healthcare facilities to prepare and respond to a potential influenza pandemic.

Prepare your facility today for any kind of influenza pandemic with MCN’s Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Guide.

This one-of-a-kind resource tool provides you with the latest background information on influenza viruses, including H1N1 Virus and Avian Influenza, a complete overview of types, subtypes and strains of all types of influenza, the history of outbreaks worldwide, transmission, symptoms and treatment.

Additionally, there is a self-assessment tool that will assist you in identifying gaps in your influenza outbreak readiness plan. This valuable resource includes:

• H1N1 Virus Infection Readiness Assessment Checklist
• Interim Guidance for Infection Control for Care of Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus
• Overview of Avian Influenza
• Interim Infection Control Recommendations for Patients with Known or Suspected Avian Influenza
• Interim Laboratory Testing Guidelines of Persons with Suspected Infection Avian Influenza A Virus (H5N1)
• Overview of Influenza Viruses
• Influenza Vaccination Program for Healthcare Personnel
• Interim Recommendations for 23-Valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccination (PPSV23) During Novel H1N1 Pandemic
• Interim Guidance on Antiviral Recommendations for Patients with Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection
• Managing Influenza Outbreaks
• Hospital Surge Plan Checklist
• Current Avian Influenza Guidelines
• Current Influenza Vaccination Guidelines
• Infection Control Procedures During an Influenza Pandemic
• Hand Hygiene
• Patient and Family Education Handout - Precautions During a Flu Pandemic
• Type A Influenza Outbreak Planning and Preparedness Risk Assessment Tool for Healthcare Facilities
• Hospital Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist

The information provided will assist you in developing an influenza outbreak/pandemic preparedness plan, developing staff education programs and finalizing policies relevant to an influenza outbreak.

Let MCN provide you with the groundwork to help you develop an influenza preparedness plan that is done in conjunction with your community, state and federal health departments.