British Columbia's H1N1 pandemic influenza response plan (2009) pandemic preparedness and response for remote First Nations communities in British Columbia - action plan 2009/10

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Summary: "The purpose of the main body of this document is to define the rationale and provide a managerial-level framework of policies and actions to reduce the impact of Pandemic influenza in remote BC FN communities during the fall and winter of 2009/2010. Specific appendices include technical descriptions of procedures, or reporting forms, to assist local health workers and community leaders in implementing the actions approved by higher-level health managers."--Purpose, p. 6.

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Physical Description: 1 electronic text (51 p.) : ill., digital file.
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Computer data.
electronic resource
Publisher: [Victoria, B.C. : Ministry of Health Services], 2009

Content descriptions

General Note:	"September 15, 2009". CatMonthString:january.23 Issued as part of the desLibris documents collection. Multi-User.
Formatted Contents Note:	Appendix 1. List of First Nations communities in BC -- Appendix 2. Remote First Nations communities: influenza-like illness surveillance and antiviral use reporting -- Appendix 3. Specimen collection, testing and shipping for virus confirmation -- Appendix 4. Influenza point of care diagnostic kit distribution record form -- Appendix 5. Guidelines for maintaining confidentiality -- Appendix 6. Provisions for use, and dosage, of antiviral drugs -- Appendix 7. Algorithm for use of prescription antiviral medication in remote FN communities -- Appendix 8. Sample pre-printed medical order for prescribing antiviral or other medication in remote communities -- Appendix 9. Primary care clinics under contract to health authority regions in BC -- Appendix 10. Immunizations logistics and priorities -- Appendix 11. Program evaluation -- Appendix 12. Pandemic flu: what you can do if you live in a remote First Nation community -- Appendix 13. BC emergency contact list for involved organizations.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:	Text (HTML), electronic book.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access restricted by subscription.
Issuing Body Note:	Made available online by Canada Commons.