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    Dear All,
    Do you have an “Management of Influenza outbreak in a hospital setting” procedure or policy that you would be happy to share?
    Many thanks,
    Rita
    Rita Roy

    Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Control
    Hornsby Ku ring gai Health Service, Palmerston Road, Hornsby NSW 2076
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    #73874
    Michael Wishart
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    Hi Rita

    I haven’t seen any specific for hospital settings (apart from generic outbreak management plans, or pandemic influenza plans) but there are several recent guidelines for aged care influenza outbreaks, which may provide some guidance for a hospital-specific plan.

    http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/27BE697A7FBF5AB5CA257BF0001D3AC8/$File/RCF_Guidelines.pdf

    https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/653631/flu-communique-june-17.pdf

    Cheers
    Michael

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    Dear All,
    Do you have an “Management of Influenza outbreak in a hospital setting” procedure or policy that you would be happy to share?
    Many thanks,
    Rita
    Rita Roy

    Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Control
    Hornsby Ku ring gai Health Service, Palmerston Road, Hornsby NSW 2076
    Tel (02) 9477 9232 | Fax (02) 9477 9013 Rita.Roy@health.nsw.gov.au
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    sharyn.hughes@health.nsw.gov.au
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    Dear Rita,

    Not an Influenza Outbreak policy – however some great signage in the appendix that may be useful for facilities

    Regards,

    Sharyn Hughes

    Clinical Nurse Consultant
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    Royal North Shore Hospital
    Reserve Rd St Leonards 2065
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    Dear All,
    Do you have an “Management of Influenza outbreak in a hospital setting” procedure or policy that you would be happy to share?
    Many thanks,
    Rita
    Rita Roy

    Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Control
    Hornsby Ku ring gai Health Service, Palmerston Road, Hornsby NSW 2076
    Tel (02) 9477 9232 | Fax (02) 9477 9013 Rita.Roy@health.nsw.gov.au
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    Kirsten Amos
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    Hi Rita

    Attached is our policy. I am sure it is not perfect but please feel free to have a look.

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    Dear All,
    Do you have an “Management of Influenza outbreak in a hospital setting” procedure or policy that you would be happy to share?
    Many thanks,
    Rita
    Rita Roy

    Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Control
    Hornsby Ku ring gai Health Service, Palmerston Road, Hornsby NSW 2076
    Tel (02) 9477 9232 | Fax (02) 9477 9013 Rita.Roy@health.nsw.gov.au
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    Hi Rita,
    Here is the WA guidelines.

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    Dear All,
    Do you have an “Management of Influenza outbreak in a hospital setting” procedure or policy that you would be happy to share?
    Many thanks,
    Rita
    Rita Roy

    Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Control
    Hornsby Ku ring gai Health Service, Palmerston Road, Hornsby NSW 2076
    Tel (02) 9477 9232 | Fax (02) 9477 9013 Rita.Roy@health.nsw.gov.au
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