Chapter 4 of the “Regional Pandemic Influenza Response Plan” provides an overview of infection prevention and environmental control guidelines that will be critical to minimizing the transmission of pandemic influenza. This chapter is broken down into information specific to health care settings and to other settings.
Reviews what first responders need to know about an influenza pandemic. Includes links to information about infection control, personal protective equipment, the role of governmental agencies, educational resources and tools.
Presents information to help emergency responders develop a pandemic plan. Promotes the development of community specific guidelines and operational protocols.