| Pandemic influenza: antiviral preparedness and health care workers. | |
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PMID: 20389196 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVES: The primary objective of this study was to determine the preparedness for pandemic influenza of hospitals, in terms of amount of antiviral drugs on hand and employee vaccination rates, in the Finger Lakes region (FLR) of western New York. METHODS: A survey of the 17 FLR hospitals was conducted via e-mail during the period of June 2007 to August 2007. RESULTS: A total of 13 of 17 hospitals responded for a response rate of 76.5%. Only 23.1% of responding hospitals stockpile antiviral drugs. Vaccination rates for personnel with patient contact ranged from 36.8% to 76.1%. CONCLUSIONS: Hospitals in the FLR have insufficient quantities of antiviral agents stockpiled to provide for the protection of health care workers, and influenza vaccination rates for health care workers are low. To ensure that a high level of care is maintained during a pandemic, health care workers need to be provided with appropriate protection. This can be accomplished if hospitals stockpile antiviral agents designated for the treatment and prophylaxis of health care workers with patient contact and their families. |
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Authors:
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Ruth B Schneider; John G Benitez; Anne D'Angelo; Kathee Tyo |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Disaster medicine and public health preparedness Volume: 4 ISSN: 1938-744X ISO Abbreviation: Disaster Med Public Health Prep Publication Date: 2010 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-04-14 Completed Date: 2010-04-29 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101297401 Medline TA: Disaster Med Public Health Prep Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 55-61 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14642, USA. ruth_schneider@urmc.rochester.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Antiviral Agents
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supply & distribution*,
therapeutic use Data Collection Disaster Planning / organization & administration* Disease Outbreaks / prevention & control* Disease Transmission, Infectious / prevention & control Electronic Mail Health Personnel / statistics & numerical data* Hospitals Humans Immunization Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype Influenza Vaccines / administration & dosage* Influenza, Human / immunology, prevention & control* New York Vaccination / statistics & numerical data |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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U3RHS075580100//PHS HHS |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Antiviral Agents; 0/Influenza Vaccines |
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