CDC Guidance for Infection Control for Care of Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in a Healthcare Setting
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:30:00 -0500
To prevent the transmission of all respiratory infections in healthcare settings, including swine influenza A (H1N1), Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette infection control measures (see http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/infectioncontrol/resphygiene.htm) should be implemented at the first point of contact with a potentially infected person. They should be incorporated into infection control practices as one component of Standard Precautions.
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