Guidance : Infection prevention and control measures for healthcare workers in acute care and long-term care settings

Guidance: Infection Prevention and Control Measures for Healthcare Workers in Acute Care and Long-term Care Settings Seasonal Influenza To promote and protect the health of. [...] Infection Prevention and Control Measures for Healthcare Workers in Acute Carea and Long-term Careb Settings Seasonal Influenza The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has developed this document to provide infection prevention and control guidance to healthcare workers (HCWs) in the management of patientsc with suspected or confirmed seasonal influenza, including 2009 H1N1 flu virus in the acut [...] If transport is necessary, transport services and personnel in the receiving area should be advised of the required precautions for the patientc being transported. [...] Discontinuing Droplet and Contact Precautions Droplet and Contact Precautions for seasonal influenza should be discontinued when the patient c is no longer symptomatic or according to the organization’s policy. [...] Visitors for patientsc with influenza should be limited to persons who have been identified by the patient or next-of-kin as necessary for the patient's emotional well-being and care.