May/June 2009
Welcome to OEHN’s Occupational Health Update email. The Pandemic Level has now reached 6. According to the CDC as of 5/4/09 there were 226 confirmed cases of the H1N1 Virus in the United States while on 6/8/09 there were 6,247 confirmed cases…and the numbers keep rising. For this reason we decided to focus this entire issue on the H1N1 Virus – otherwise known as the Swine Flu or Novel Influenza A. We would like to be certain that you have the most up to date, current, relevant, and complete information to help you through this sometimes confusing time.
Novel influenza A (H1N1) is a new flu virus of swine origin that was first detected in April, 2009. The virus is infecting people and is spreading from person-to-person, sparking a growing outbreak of illness in the United States. An increasing number of cases are being reported internationally as well.
Find out more about this CDC article.
Swine Flu (H1N1 ) - Information for Nurses
The outbreak of novel Influenza A/H1N1 (formerly referred to as swine flu) continues to evolve, and the American Nurses Association (ANA) monitors the release of information, especially guidance that most pertains to nurses. This page provides links and articles that nurses will find helpful in ensuring that they, their families, their patients, and their communities are most ready to respond to this outbreak of flu.
Find out more about this article.
How to Protect Yourself In the Workplace
The best strategy to reduce the risk of becoming ill with pandemic influenza is to avoid crowded settings and other situations that increase the risk of exposure to someone who may be infected. If you must be in a crowded setting, minimize your time there. Some basic hygiene and social distancing precautions that can be used in every workplace are included in this article.
Find out more about how to protect yourself in the workplace.
OEHN Delivers a Boutique of Occupational Health Solutions...
... for corporate and hospital occupational health departments throughout New England. OEHN has become the recognized leader in the field of occupational and environmental health by providing an expert body of knowledge to employers, insurers, employees and healthcare providers. Some of the Occupational Health solutions that OEHN offers include:
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n Police and Fire Psychological Services
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For OEHN Clients
Read some special information that we have prepared especially for OEHN clients.
Read this special information.
What to do to Protect Healthcare Workers
If your workplace requires your workers to have contact with people who are known or suspected to be infected with the pandemic virus, there are important practices to reduce the risk of infection and to protect your workers.
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