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Special Section: H1N1 Influenza

Briefings/Presentations

Briefing on H1N1 Influenza Preparedness (October 22, 2009)
- Agenda 12.8 KB
- Healthcare Facility Surge/Triage 60.2 KB (Mary Ellen Hennessy, Director, Surveillance and Certification, New York State Department of Health)
- Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities 2009-10 Influenza Season 251 KB (Joshua Schaffzin, MD, PhD, Director, Healthcare Epidemiology and Infection Control Program, New York State Department of Health)
- H1N1 Data Collection Plan for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities 58.7 KB (Debra L. Sottolano, PhD, NYS Health Alert Network Coordinator, Informatics Group Manager, New York State Department of Health)

Guidelines/Protocols/Testimony

Guidance Regarding Respiratory Protection and Infection Control Measures Related to H1N1 Influenza 56.6 KB (ML-121, November 25, 2009)

CMS Guidance on Application of EMTALA during Emergencies 210 KB (ML-95, August 28, 2009)

GNYHA Hospital Influenza Preparedness Planning Guidelines 109 KB (September 24, 2009)

NYSDOH Guidelines for Hospital Implementation of Pandemic Surge Response and Letter to Chief Executive Officers 109 KB (New York State Department of Health, October 2009)

June 11, 2009: Testimony of Greater New York Hospital Association Before the New York City Council Committee on Health, Committee on Governmental Operations, and Committee on Public Safety At a Hearing on New York City’s Response to H1N1 and Assessing Influenza Preparedness 81.6 KB

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Materials

H1N1 Information

Health Alerts
- 2009 Health Alert #27: Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza Update, Revised Reporting Requirements and Testing Procedures (July 8, 2009)
- 2009 Health Alert #22: Novel H1N1 Influenza Update 250 KB (June 12, 2009)
- 2009 Health Alert #21: Novel H1N1 Influenza Update 259 KB (June 2, 2009)
- 2009 Health Alert #20: Novel H1N1 Influenza Update 224 KB (May 24, 2009)
  - Emergency Department Testing, Treatment and Prophylaxis Decision Algorithm for Patients Presenting with Possible Influenza-Like Illness 241 KB
  - Outpatient Setting (Non-ED) Testing, Treatment, and Prophylaxis Decision Algorithm for Patients Presenting with Possible Influenza-Like Illness 47.8 KB
- 2009 Health Alert #19: Novel H1N1 Influenza Update 256 KB (May 21, 2009)
- 2009 Health Alert # 17: Novel H1N1 Influenza Update 306 KB(May 12, 2009)
- 2009 Health Alert #16: Influenza A H1N1 (Swine Origin) Update 249 KB (May 6, 2009)
  - Home Isolation: Instructions for Patients Influenza Like Illness Being Discharged from Medical Settings 89.5 KB (May 5, 2009)
  - Home Isolation: Instructions for Patients with Fever and Cough to Reduce Spread of Influenza in the Home 87.9 KB
- 2009 Health Alert #15: H1N1 (Swine Origin) Update 208 KB (May 1, 2009)
  - Infection Control Guidelines for Medical Facilities (Hospital and Outpatient Clinics) with Suspected, Probable, or Confirmed Cases of Influenza A H1N1 (Swine Origin) 99.4 KB (Last Updated 5/1/09)
  - Home Isolation: Instructions for Patients with Acute Febrile Respiratory Illness Being Discharged from Medical Settings 87.9 KB
  - Home Isolation: Instructions for Persons with Fever and Cough to Reduce Spread of Influenza in the Home 87.9 KB
  - STOP Alert for Visitors
    - In English 243 KB
    - In Spanish 244 KB
- 2009 Health Alert #14: Swine Influenza Update 182 KB (April 29, 2009)
  - Home Isolation: Instructions for Suspected, Probable and Confirmed Swine Influenza Cases 124 KB (April 30, 2009)
- 2009 Health Alert #13: Swine Influenza Update 228 KB (April 28, 2009)
  - Home Isolation: Instructions for Suspected, Probable and Confirmed Swine Influenza Cases 89.3 KB (April 27, 2009)
  - Diagnostic Testing Using Nasopharyngeal Swabs 130 KB
- 2009 Health Alert #12: Swine Influenza Update (April 26, 2009)
- 2009 Health Alert #11: Swine Influenza Update (April 25, 2009)
  - Diagnostic Testing Using Nasopharyngeal Swabs 123 KB
- 2009 Health Alert #10: Swine Influenza (April 24, 2009)

New York State Department of Health Materials

Novel H1N1 Influenza
- Press Releases
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Information for Health Care Providers
  - Dear Administrator Letter: Novel H1N1 Influenza (NYS Department of Health, May 29, 2009)
  - Health Advisory Update #4: Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus (S-OIV) Infection (May 7, 2009)
  - Health Advisory Update #3 (Corrected): Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus (S-OIV) Infection (April 30, 2009)
  - Health Advisory Update #2: Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Infection 208 KB (April 26, 2009)
    - Epidemiologic Criteria for Submission of Specimens to NYSDOH Wadsworth Center 105 KB
  - Health Advisory Update #1: Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Infection 207 KB (April 25, 2009)
  - Health Advisory: Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Infection 168 KB (April 24, 2009)
- Information for the Public
- Information for Child Care Providers
- Information for School and Colleges
- Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Materials

Novel H1N1 Influenza
- Press Releases
- New Jersey's Health Alert Network
- Information for School and Child Care Settings
  - Guidance, in English
  - Guidance, in Spanish

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Materials

Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Novel H1N1 Influenza

Influenza Pandemic Emergency Preparedness - Waiver of Certain Medicare Requirements

Survey and Certification Issues Related to Swine Flu

Information for Health Care Providers
- Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) Requirements and Options for Hospitals in a Disaster (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, August 14, 2009)

U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Materials

Resources for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (Current as of April 2009)

World Health Organization Materials

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009

Other Materials

Swine Influenza Outbreak 121 KB (Infrastructure Impact Assessment, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, April 25, 2009)

Waiver or Modification of Requirements Under Section 1135 of the Social Security Act. (Department of Health & Human Services, September 11, 2008)

Social Security Act: Authority to Waive Requirements During National Emergencies

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