Arizona Department of Health Services Guidance for Healthcare Providers

• H1N1 Q&A Hospital Association Substantive Policy Attachments
• H1N1 Q&A Hospital Association 2009
• H1N1 Q&A Hospital Association EMTALA
• Provider Q and A for Seasonal and Novel H1N1 Influenza Vaccine
• ADHS Guidance for Clinicians – New 2009 H1N1 Strain
• ADHS Algorithm to Assist in Decisions on Testing and Treatment for the New 2009 H1N1 Strain
• ADHS Interim Guidance for Infection Control for Care of Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Novel H1N1 Influenza A (Swine flu) Virus Infection in a Healthcare Setting
• Infection Control for Care of Patients in a Healthcare Setting
• Use of Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2009
• ADHS Guidelines for Dental Healthcare Settings to Monitor and Prevent Spread of 2009 H1N1 (Swine) Influenza

Resources and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidance
Laboratory Testing

• Arizona State Lab Specimen Submission Form
• Specimen Collection, Processing, and Testing for Patients with Suspected Infection
• Lab Submissions Guidelines

Infection Control

• H1N1 Vaccination Facts for Health Care Workers New, 10/08/09
• Infection Control for Care of Patients in a Healthcare Setting
• ADHS Interim Guidance for Infection Control for Care of Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Novel H1N1 Influenza A (Swine flu) Virus Infection in a Healthcare Setting - updated 9/15/09

Treatment

• Antiviral Recommendations for Patients and Close Contacts
• Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of Medical Products and Devices
• Guidance for Clinicians on Identifying and Caring for Patients
• Guidance for Clinicians on Prevention and Treatment in Young Children
• ADHS Guidance for the Preparation of Oseltamivir Suspensions from Capsules
• FDA emergency use authorization for zanamivir inhalation powder for treatment and prophylaxis of influenza

Information from the Environmental Protection Agency

• Antimicrobial Products Registered for Use Against Influenza A Viruses on Hard Surfaces
• List of Registered products with Label claims for Influenza A

Special Populations

• H1N1 Guidelines for Outpatient Facilities
• Guidelines for Long Term Care, Assisted Living and Other Licensed Residential Facilities
• Children and Pregnant Women: Considerations for Clinicians
• Guidance–HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents: Considerations for Clinicians Regarding Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus
• Considerations for Pregnant Women Who are More Likely to be Exposed to Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) at Work: Information for Women in Education, Child Care, and Health Care
• Breastfeeding Your Baby: What Parents Should Know
• People With Heart Disease, Stroke, or Cardiovascular Disease
• H1N1 Flu and Patients With Cardiovascular Disease (Heart Disease and Stroke): Interim Guidance and Considerations for Health Care Providers and for State and Local Public Health Agencies
• What Adults with HIV Infection Should Know About the Novel H1N1 Flu (formerly called swine flu)