H1N1 (Swine Flu) Information

• CDC Interim Guidance for Cleaning Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Transport Vehicles during an Influenza Pandemic
• Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, Including Protection of Healthcare Personnel
• CDC EMS Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
• MDPH Guidance for EMT Interaction with Swine Flu Patients (updated 25 Sept 2009)
• MDPH Swine Flu Fact Sheet
• OEMS Advisory: Flu Vaccination of EMTs of Ambulance Services with Contracts with Licensed Health Care Facilities 11/20/09

Designated Vaccinator Program (swine flu)
Question on these to Renee Lake at DPH/OEMS, at renee.lake@state.ma.us; or at 617-753-7306.

• Vaccinating EMTs (Details from OEMS) Sept 21, 2009
• Order Allowing for the Administration of Vaccine by Designated Health Care Professionals and Medical and Nursing Students, Sept 14, 2009
• Implementation Letter Sept 14, 2009
• Guidelines
• Attachment A to 105 CMR 700
• Paramedic Protocols
• Paramedic Protocols for FluMist

Additional Resources:

•  MDPH: www.mass.gov/dph/swineflu
• CDC: www.cdc.gov/swineflu

N-95 "Fit testing" Assistance
Massachusetts Division of Occupational Safety: 617-626-6975