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Prepare your practice for pandemic flu.

Sheila G Dunn1, Sarah E Alholm

  • 1Quality America, Inc., P.O. Box 8787, Asheville, NC 28814, USA. sdunn@quality-america.com

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Highly virulent H5N1 Asian bird flu poses a significant threat. Pandemic influenza preparedness is essential for healthcare facilities to manage potential patient surges and ensure coordinated responses.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Highly virulent H5N1 Asian bird flu is approaching the United States.
  • Mutation of the avian flu virus could lead to human-to-human transmission, causing widespread disease.
  • World Health Organization (WHO) predictions suggest potential patient demand could overwhelm medical facilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a checklist for organizing pandemic influenza planning efforts.
  • To emphasize the need for flexibility and advance preparation in healthcare facilities.
  • To guide physician offices and healthcare facilities in their pandemic flu-planning strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a pandemic influenza preparedness checklist.
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