Visit www.pandemicflu.gov for one-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information, including health care planning resources at http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/healthcare/index.html and guidelines at http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/healthcare/index.html#guidelines.

Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers (PDF - 405 KB) (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) http://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA_pandemic_health.pdf

This guidance provides a wide range of information and tools helpful to pandemic planners, including: Internet resources, communication tools, sample infection control programs, and self-triage and home care resources. It also offers how-to advice on diagnosis and treatment of staff during a pandemic, developing planning and supply checklists, and risk communication.

On page 42 the OSHA Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers promotes understanding of the needs for psychological support for staff. This boxed item gives highlights of doable interventions to lessen stress.

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