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Infection Prevention and Control - Flu

The Care New England Infection Prevention and Control Departments promote patient safety by implementing nationally recognized best practices to prevent and control infection and by educating patients, families, staff and the community. Flu clinics are currently being offered by the VNA of Care New England and state-wide.

Seasonal Influenza (Flu)
The flu is a contagous respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness and can even lead to death. The single best way to protect against the ever-changing flu virus is to get vaccinated each year.
» More About Flu and Flu Symptoms
» Frequently Asked Questions
» Caring for a Sick Person at Home
» Flu Shots During Pregnancy Q&A
» Children and the Flu Vaccine
» VNA of Care New England Seasonal Flu Clinics
» Rhode Island Flu Clinics

H1N1 Flu
H1N1(formerly called swine flu) is a new influenza virus causing flu-like illness in people. This new virurs was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. The virus is spreading from person-to-person, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. A vaccine for H1N1 is expected in late fall 2009.
» More About H1N1 Flu
» Frequently Asked Questions
» Dr. David Lowe, Kent Hospital Infectious Disease Specialist Q&A
» What Pregnant Women Should Know About H1N1

Take Everyday Preventive Actions
Wash Your Hands
Hand hygiene is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection to yourself and others.
» More About Hand Hygiene
» "Hand Hygiene Saves Lives" Video
Cover Your Cough
Cover your cough and sneeze to prevent the spread of respiratory infections to other people including influenza.
» More About How to Cover Your Cough and Sneeze
» "Why Don't We Do It In Our Sleeves" Video

What are multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO)?
Multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO) are germs that are resistant to one or more classes of antibiotics. The most common multi-drug resistant organisms include:
» Methicillin-resistant Staph aureus (MRSA) (PDF)
» Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) (PDF)
» Clostidium Difficile (C. diff) (PDF)

Butler Hospital: 401-455-6306
Kent Hospital: 401-737-7010, x1323
VNA: 401-737-6050
Women & Infants: 401-274-1122, x2061

The Joint Commission

The Care New England Hospitals are committed to preventing and controlling infection and support the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals as well as the Speak Up Campaign.

Disease Resources

» Babesia
» Ehrlichiosis
» Hepatitis
» HIV
» Lice
» Lyme Disease
» Norovirus
» Meningitis
» Pertussis
» Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
» Scabies
» Sexually Transmitted Diseases
» Shingles
» Tuberculosis (TB)
» West Nile Virus

Other Resources

» APIC
» CDC
» Flu.gov
» Health Encyclopedia
» ICPSNE
» Kent HSR H1N1 Updates
» Kent Infection Prevention and Control
» OSAICRI
» RI Department of Health
» Society of Healthcare Epidemiology (SHEA)