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Articles and Practice/Patient Education
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Useful Resources for Your Patients
Articles and Practice/Patient Education
1. Ten Steps - It is critical to
assure family physician offices and other outpatient facilities (e.g.,
outpatient/ambulatory clinics, outpatient surgery centers, urgent care centers,
physical therapy/rehabilitation offices or clinics) that provide routine,
episodic, and/or chronic
health care services can manage an increased demand for services in the midst of
the H1N1 influenza outbreak. This checklist will help you make the necessary
plans to meet the demands of your practice.
2. The Big Picture - Dr. Gurley, a regular blog columnist in the San Francisco Chronicle, offers this look at seasonal flu and H1N1, and tips for managing flu in your practice and home. Humorous, and practical. Also see her column on www.sfgate.com.
3. Provider Overview - The CDC has provided this overview of vaccination information for the medical community.
4. Telephone Triage of Patients with Influenza - The current H1N1 influenza (swine flu) outbreak understandably has patients and physicians concerned. This editorial outlines a protocol to decide which patients need to be examined and which ones might be able to have empiric treatment.
5. ACIP Issues Targeted Recommendations for H1N1 Vaccinations This Fall - Pregnant women and young children should go to the front of the line when vaccine for the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus becomes available in the fall, according to the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Final recommendations will be posted when available.
6. Checklist to Prepare Your Office - AAFP supplied this resource checklist for family physicians and their office teams to use to prepare their practices for seasonal and H1N1 flu seasons. The extensive checklist includes physical plant, staff vaccination, materials, patient education, and much more.
7. Business Planning Checklist - In addition to preparing your staff for H1N1, you need to prepare the business side of your practice. AAFP has provided this checklist to assist you with items from absenteeism to supply procurement.
8. What You Can Do to Stay Healthy (for your patients) - The nine most commonly asked questions, and their answers, for your patients, family and friends. It can be downloaded and printed for your office.
1. Flu.gov - Know What to Do About the Flu - Taking precautions for this fall's flu season is a responsibility we all share. Visit Flu.gov to make sure you are ready and learn how you can help promote public awareness in your state.
2. CA Department of Health Care Services - The California DHCS will post up-to-date information on flu resources in the State. Check here for more details.
3. CDC H1N1 Influenza (Flu) - The CDCs Web site provides updated information on H1N1 influenza A virus infection in the US including clinical and community guidance.
4. AAFP - The AAFP is keeping abreast of the recent H1N1 flu outbreak, and keeping you informed and prepared is our priority. The resources on this site may be helpful to you in preparation for an outbreak in your area.
Recommendations from AAFP on H1N1 in the physician's office.
5. AMA - American Medical Association Physician Resources: for H1N1 includes physician and patient materials.
6. World Health Organization (WHO) - WHO is coordinating the global response to human cases of influenza A (H1N1) virus infection and monitoring the corresponding threat of an influenza pandemic. Information on this page tracks the evolving situation and provides access to both technical guidelines and information useful for the general public.
Useful Resources for Your Patients
Click here to send e-postcards to your patients - you can send English or Spanish versions.
Hygiene Guidelines - Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or
sneezing of infected people. Take everyday actions to stay healthy. This
document includes basic hygiene guidelines for yourself and your patients.
Henry the Hand Champion Handwasher
Washup.org Clean Hands Campaign
What to do if you get flu-like symptoms
Talking to Children About Swine Flu (H1N1): A Parent Resource
Guidance for H1N1 flu (swine flu): taking care of a sick person in your home (CDC)
What pregnant women should know about H1N1
Guidance for pregnant women working in education, child care, health care
iPhone app tracks swine flu, other disease outbreaks
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