Pandemic (H1N1) for healthcare
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009: Key infection prevention and control practices for healthcare staff
focuses on four key areas:
Hand Hygiene
- Hand washing technique using a neutral liquid soap
- Hand decontamination using alcohol hand gel or rub
- When to perform hand hygiene
Respiratory Hygiene & Cough Etiquette
- Respiratory hygiene & cough etiquette fundamentals
- Caring for patients with undiagnosed respiratory infection including suspected or confirmed Pandemic (H1N1) 2009
- Educating patients and visitors
Personal Protective Equipment
- Donning personal protective equipment
- Removing personal protective equipment
- Where to remove personal protective equipment