An outbreak of a new influenza virus could potentially overwhelm our healthcare system, and result in enormous increases in deaths, hospitalizations and costs related to influenza.

Advanced preparation is the best way to fight a potentially devastating outbreak of this disease. MCN’s Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Guide contains the basis for healthcare facilities to begin 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 Avian Influenza.

This instructional guide provides a complete overview of types, subtypes and strains of all types of influenza including what "bird flu" is, 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:

• Overview of Avian Influenza
• Interim Infection Control Recommendations for Patients with Known or Suspected Avian Influenza
• Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus Interim Specimen Collection and Testing Guidelines
• Overview of Influenza Viruses
• Influenza Vaccination Program for Healthcare Personnel
• Managing Influenza Outbreaks
• Current Avian Influenza Guidelines
• Current Influenza Vaccination Guidelines
• Hand Hygiene
• Components of an Infection Control Preparation Plan for an Influenza Pandemic
• Patient and Family Education Handout - Precautions During a Flu Pandemic
• Type A Influenza Outbreak Planning and Preparedness Risk Assessment Tool for Healthcare Facilities
• Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist - Medical Offices and Clinics

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 the federal health departments.