EMS Pandemic Influenza Guidelines for Statewide Adoption
Introduction and Background How the document was developed
Pandemic Influenza--Overview
Section 1: EMS Planning
Plans and Operational Procedures
Leadership and Authority
Training and Exercising
A Systems Approach
Public and Media Communications
Section 2: The Role of EMS in Influenza Surveillance and Mitigation
Statewide Tracking, Community Mitigation
Section 3: Maintaining Continuity of EMS Operations During an Influenza Pandemic
Workforce Augmentation
Disruption of Equipment Supplies and Services
Interoperable Communications
Section 4: Legal Authority
Deviation from Established Procedures
Scope of Practice, Other Legal Issues
Section 5: Clinical Standards and Treatment Protocols
EMS Medical Direction
Modification of Treatment and Triage Protocols
Rapid Distribution of New Protocols
Just-in-Time Training
Fatality Management
EMS Treat and Release
Section 6: EMS Workforce Protection
Protection of EMS and 9-1-1 Workforce and Families
Infection Control and Decontamination
Vaccines and Anti-Virals for EMS Personnel
Isolation and Quarantine Considerations
Support for EMS Personnel and Their Families.
Introduction and Background How the document was developed
Pandemic Influenza--Overview
Section 1: EMS Planning
Plans and Operational Procedures
Leadership and Authority
Training and Exercising
A Systems Approach
Public and Media Communications
Section 2: The Role of EMS in Influenza Surveillance and Mitigation
Statewide Tracking, Community Mitigation
Section 3: Maintaining Continuity of EMS Operations During an Influenza Pandemic
Workforce Augmentation
Disruption of Equipment Supplies and Services
Interoperable Communications
Section 4: Legal Authority
Deviation from Established Procedures
Scope of Practice, Other Legal Issues
Section 5: Clinical Standards and Treatment Protocols
EMS Medical Direction
Modification of Treatment and Triage Protocols
Rapid Distribution of New Protocols
Just-in-Time Training
Fatality Management
EMS Treat and Release
Section 6: EMS Workforce Protection
Protection of EMS and 9-1-1 Workforce and Families
Infection Control and Decontamination
Vaccines and Anti-Virals for EMS Personnel
Isolation and Quarantine Considerations
Support for EMS Personnel and Their Families.
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