FacilityBlog » Swine_Flu

OSHA Directive Addresses Flu Prevention for Healthcare Workers

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:23:54 +0000

OSHA issued a compliance directive on 11/20/09 to ensure uniform procedures when conducting inspections to identify and minimize or eliminate high to very high risk occupational exposures for healthcare workers to the 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus.

Continue reading OSHA Directive Addresses Flu Prevention for Healthcare Workers

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Winning the War on Germs

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:04:46 +0000

The uncertain severity and timing of this year’s flu activity means that schools, businesses, and workplaces need to prepare for higher absenteeism rates, along with cases of presenteeism—when someone goes to work or school while sick—leading to productivity declines and the possibility of spreading illness to others.

Continue reading WEB EXCLUSIVE: Winning the War on Germs

Tips for Mitigating Influenza in Commercial Buildings

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:31:48 +0000

With cold and flu season upon us, spending time reviewing your HVAC system, its major components, and air and water distribution is time well spent to help mitigate the spread of type A (H1N1) and other types of Influenza.

Continue reading Tips for Mitigating Influenza in Commercial Buildings

Nurses File Complaint: Shortage of Swine Flu Masks

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:02:57 +0000

The nurses requested assistance from the Cal/OSHA just after the World Health Organization re-classified H1N1 as an "unstoppable" Level 6 pandemic.

Continue reading Nurses File Complaint: Shortage of Swine Flu Masks

IFMA’s Pandemic i-Session Available On Demand

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:35:19 +0000

This i-session helps fms prepare for current and future pandemics by focusing on challenges and priorities. Case studies from the current swine flu pandemic will be used to assist participants with establishing response plans.

Continue reading IFMA’s Pandemic i-Session Available On Demand

NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Fever Alert

Anne Vazquez — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:46:48 +0000

This product line from Wahl Instruments is designed to help facility professionals maintain the health of their occupants.

Continue reading NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Fever Alert

From Poor Richard: Open Letter to Big Media — Thanks for Nothing!

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:56:56 +0000

Pick your favorite crisis and decide which of these REALLY justified sounding the global panic alarm: Pending Ice Age? Killer Bees? Y2K Meltdown? SARS? EBOLA? AIDS? Ozone Layer? Global Warming? Avian Flu? CO2? Polar Bears?

Continue reading From Poor Richard: Open Letter to Big Media — Thanks for Nothing!

Swine Flu: Key Facts for Facility Professionals

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:04:43 +0000

On Sunday (4/26/09), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security declared a public health emergency in a bid to stop the spread of a swine flu virus. As of today (4/28/09), the World Health Organization has raised its pandemic alert level based on newly gathered data.

Continue reading Swine Flu: Key Facts for Facility Professionals