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| Influenza is mainly spread by droplet transmission, therefore there is little evidence to support the use of particulate respirator masks in every face to face contact situation. However particulate masks, eye protection, gloves and gowns/aprons should be used where there is a high risk of aerosol spread of respiratory secretions eg invasive procedures - suctioning, intubation, extubation, taking of nasopharyngeal swabs, nebulising |
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Primary Health Care Preparedness
Key Preparation Points
1. Current situation
- Understand the key principles of infection control
- Be on alert for an Index Case
- Communication with staff
- Develop a Practice Plan
- Communication with patients
2. Pandemic Outbreak
- Action the Practice Plan
- Local responses:
- Re-organising local practices
- Community-Based Assessment Centres
- Outreach Services
> Infection Control
> Infection Control Measures within a Primary Health Care Facility
> Be on Alert for an Index Case
> Communication with Staff / Development of a Practice Plan
> Communications with Patients
> Local Responsiveness
> Community-Based Assessment Centres
> Outreach Services
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