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H1N1/Swine Flu Preparedness & Response

"Novel H1N1 (referred to as 'swine flu' ) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) signaled that a pandemic of novel H1N1 flu was underway." For more information, visit Flu.gov.

The resources provided below offer guidance for residential programs in preparing for and responding to an influenza pandemic. Programs are encouraged to adapt and think about the various issues raised here as they relate to both survivors in a shelter setting and agency staff. With thoughtful preparedness planning, it is possible to prevent or minimize disruptions that may negatively impact the effective delivery of services.
  • H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu): Preparedness Tools for Professionals HTML (2 p.) by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Flu.gov
    This page provides resources to help hospital administrators and state and local health officials respond to the H1N1 flu pandemic. [More Info]
  • The Flu and H1N1: What Service Programs Need to Know PDF (2 p.) by National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (2009)
    This easy reference guide offers recommendations for the 2009-10 influenza season to help programs prepare for any outbreaks of the flu viruses and the impact they may have on employees, programs, and residents. [More Info]
  • Emergency Preparedness and You TML (2 p.) by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
    This webpage provides step by step guidance on how to take preparedness actions in the case of public health emergencies including pandemic influenza. [More Info]
  • Faith-Based & Community Organizations Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Checklist PDF (2 p.) by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (January 2006)
    This checklist provides guidance for religious organizations (churches, synagogues, mosques, temples), social service agencies that are faith-based, and community organizations in developing and improving influenza pandemic response/preparedness plans. [More Info]
  • An Influenza Pandemic Planning Guide for Homeless and Housing Service Providers PDF (32 p.) by Public Health Seattle & King County (December 2006)
    This Planning Guide is a tool to support planning for pandemic influenza in the homeless and housing service sector, offering new practices for day-to-day operations that will help during an influenza pandemic or any other emergency. [More Info]
  • Interim Guidance for Homeless and Emergency Shelters on the Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus HTM (4 p.) by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (June 2009)
    This document provides interim guidance specific for homeless and emergency shelters during the outbreak of novel influenza A (H1N1) virus and suggested means to reduce the spread of influenza in these settings and communities. [More Info]
  • Know What to Do About the Flu Webcast Archive HTML (1 p.) by Flu.gov (2009)
    This series of Webcasts features experts discussing how the federal government is preparing and responding to the flu outbreak. Topics include parents and child care providers, pregnant women and new moms, and business guidance. [More Info]
  • Shelter Health: Essentials of Care for People Living in Shelter - Environmental Health and Safety PDF (15 p.) by Ken Kraybill and Jeff Olivet, National Health Care for the Homeless Council (December 2005)
    This document is a nice guide on how to create shelter environments that are safe and healthy for residents and staff. Although not specific to swine flu, the information is timely and applicable to domestic violence shelters. [More Info]
  • Swine Flu Best Practices for Residential and Non-Residential Family Violence Programs TML (4 p.) by Texas Council on Family Violence (May 2009)
    This document provides swine flu best practices advice for residential and nonresidential family violence programs and links to additional resources and information. [More Info]
  • Be a Germ Stopper: Posters and Other Materials HTM (1 p.) by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
    These posters and flyers are available in many languages, and are intended for adults, youth, and community and public settings such as schools and child care facilities. [More Info]
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