1. Pandemic Flu Alert Phase 4
Small local clusters of human to human spread
Control Measures:
Get vaccine for seasonal influenza
Clean your hands (soap/water or hand sanitizer) at EVERY opportunity
Perform and enforce Respiratory Etiquette
Cover nose and mouth with tissue or cough into upper sleeve, not hands
Provide masks for patients who are coughing or sneezing
Confine patients with cough and fever in separate waiting areas
Place patients with suspected flu in a private room with Airborne Precautions until influenza is ruled out.
Get educated!

2. Pandemic Flu Alert Phase 5
Large local clusters of human to human spread
Control Measures:
Place patients with suspected flu in a private room with Airborne Precautions until influenza is ruled out.
Get vaccination for seasonal influenza
Clean your hands (soap/water or hand sanitizer) at EVERY opportunity
Perform and enforce Respiratory Etiquette
Cover nose and mouth with tissue or cough into upper sleeve, not hands
Provide masks for patients who are coughing or sneezing
Confine patients with cough and fever in separate waiting areas
Screen patients for elective procedures for flu symptoms within last 2 weeks
If positive, refer to their physician
Screen ALL EMPLOYEES
If become ill at work with fever and/or cough
When returning to work from sick leave

3. Pandemic Flu Alert Phase 6A
Transmission in General Population and Cases in Texas
Control Measures:
Place patients with suspected flu in a private room with Airborne Precautions until influenza is ruled out.
Clean your hands (soap/water or hand sanitizer) at EVERY opportunity
Perform and enforce Respiratory Etiquette
Cover nose and mouth with tissue or cough into upper sleeve, not hands
Provide masks for patients who are coughing or sneezing
Confine patients with cough and fever in separate waiting areas
Screen ALL EMPLOYEES
If become ill at work with fever and/or cough
When returning to work from sick leave
BE SURE you and those around you are using correct PPE properly

4. Pandemic Flu Alert Phase 6B
Transmission in General Population and Local Cases!
Control Measures:
ALL persons entering facility are screened and must use hand sanitizer!
ONE adult may accompany the patient into the facility
STAFF and VISITORS wear masks in high risk areas!
Clean your hands (soap/water or hand sanitizer) at EVERY opportunity
Perform and enforce Respiratory Etiquette
Cover nose and mouth with tissue or cough into upper sleeve, not hands
Provide masks for patients who are coughing or sneezing
Confine patients with cough and fever in separate waiting areas
BE SURE you and those around you are using correct PPE properly
Screen ALL STAFF at end of shift for respiratory symptoms