decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2009 Issue 9 (September)
6 tips to prepare you for flu season, possible swine flu pandemic
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Article Overview
This article outlines general office and staff preparedness steps for influenza season, with emphasis on H1N1 and pandemic readiness. It covers communication with public health authorities, patient education, workflow planning, infection control, and staff vaccination considerations for medical practices and clinics. The content is aimed at practice administrators, clinicians, and office managers looking for broad operational guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Influenza outbreaks can affect scheduling, staffing, infection control, and patient flow in ambulatory settings. This article helps readers evaluate whether their practice has basic pandemic-related readiness measures in place.
Article Sections
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Practice communication and public health monitoring
Discusses coordination with local and national public health sources to stay informed about influenza activity and preparedness guidance.
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Patient and staff education
Covers general educational materials and reminders intended to reinforce hygiene and awareness among patients and employees.
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Pandemic preparation checklist and office planning
Addresses the use of a preparedness checklist and broad planning topics for maintaining practice operations during heightened influenza activity.
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Separation of flu patients and infection control
Describes workflow and housekeeping measures designed to reduce exposure between patients and support infection control in the office setting.
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Staff vaccination considerations
Reviews general considerations related to staff flu vaccination policies and employee readiness once vaccines are available.
What You Will Learn
- How practices can organize influenza-season preparedness efforts
- What types of public health information sources may be monitored
- Which broad areas of office workflow and infection control are discussed
- How staff education and vaccination policies are addressed at a high level
Who Should Read This
- Practice administrators
- Medical office managers
- Clinicians
- Health care staff
- Revenue cycle and compliance professionals
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