Disaster Preparedness for Influenza Prevention

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Introduction

Influenza pandemic lead to calamitous consequences
Employees may contract influenza from residents
Friends and relatives of the residents are also at risk
Imperative to educate all parties
Vaccination of all parties is fundamental

Learning outcomes

Help understand the importance of receiving a flu shot
Prevent social disruptions and economic consequences of the spread of flu
Educators must understand the prevailing status and awareness of flu vaccination
The study creates knowledge for all the parties by highlighting the reasons for and importance of vaccination

Background

Vaccination is among the most proactive measures
Recommended for individuals older than six years
Reduces the percentage of individuals developing flu

Nursing Home Employees

Employees in a nursing home environment are susceptible to contracting flu
Option in the nursing home environment is left to the individual employees
Vaccinating employees help save lives, mitigate social disruptions and economic consequences

Nursing Home Employees Cont’d

Administrative staff have limited clinical information regarding influenza
They consider themselves immune to flu
The nursing home environment is contaminated with the influenza virus
Imperative for the staff to be vaccinated
Employees are highly exposed

Family and visitors

Influenza is a communicable respiratory infection
The flu pandemic in the public prevails when a fresh flu virus sub-type emerges
No infection-specific vaccine is in existence when the flu emerges
Individuals with poor health are more likely to contract flu
Better nutrition and health care influence the consequent morbidity and mortality

Family and visitors Cont’d

Individuals do not have to be in direct contact with the infected persons
The environment is often contaminated with the flu virus
Visitors and family to be vaccinated against flu
Restrict the visits by friends and family to curtail the spread
Should cooperate with health providers

Employee Preparedness

Employees in nursing homes should be well prepared
There is usually a short supply of vaccines
Have elaborated acquisition and distribution channels
Implement additional traditional prevention methods
Use protective equipment in addition to vaccinations

Employee Preparedness Cont’d

Have the ability to group residents
Curtail social activities and rehabilitation events
Facilitate the transfer of patients home or other nursing homes
Communicate with family and friends as well as the media

Residents

Different residents have different health needs
Are exposed to the danger of being infected
Paramount for the residents to be immunized against flu
Chronic diseases are among the leading reason for taking flu vaccination
There is perceived vulnerability to flu

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