Infection
Control Guidelines for Health Care Facilities for Influenza A
(H5N1) - 58 pages *
Respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette, isolation precautions, recommendations for
family members, waste disposal, laundry, dishes and eating utensils, personal
protective equipment, cleaning and disinfection, care of the deceased, etc.
World Health Organization (WHO)
http://www.wpro.who.int/NR/rdonlyres/EA6D9DF3-688D-4316-91DF-5553E7B1DBCD/0/InfectionControlAIinhumansWHOInterimGuidelinesfor.pdf
Proper Handwashing Procedure 1 page *
Be certain to also wash under your fingernails and always dry with a disposable paper
towel. Print this and place it next to all sinks.
Department of Health - Republic of Philipines
http://www.doh.gov.ph/images/handwashing.jpg
Guidelines For Laundry In Healthcare Facilities
3 pages *
Although soiled linen has been identified as a source of large numbers of pathogenic
microorganisms, the risk of actual disease transmission appears negligible. Rather
than rigid rules and regulation, hygienic and common-sense storage and processing
of clean and soiled linen are recommended. Guidelines for laundry construction and
operation for health care facilities have been published.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/od/ohs/biosfty/laundry.htm
Infection Control for Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers 210
pages
Isolate the patient, wear protective clothing, disinfection of supplies, waste disposal,
burial, etc.
A very useful publication. Required reading. Print section 3 and annex 3 about patient
isolation.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
and World Health Organization (WHO)
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/spb/mnpages/vhfmanual.htm
Available in french and portuguese.
The Use of Bleach for Disinfection 2 pages
*
Bleach is a strong and effective disinfectant. Its active
ingredient, sodium hypochlorite, denatures protein in micro-organisms and is therefore
effective in killing bacteria, fungus and viruses. Household bleach works quickly
and is widely available at a low cost. Diluted household bleach is thus recommended
for the disinfection of facilities.
Hong Kong Government
Center for Health Protection
http://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/grp-useofbleach-en-2004052100.pdf
Preparing Disinfectant Solutions by Using Other Chlorine Products 1 page *
The disinfectants recommended in this manual are made with household bleach.
This table describes how to make 1:10 and 1:100 chlorine solutions from other chlorine
products.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and
World Health Organization (WHO)
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/spb/mnpages/vhfmanual/anx8.pdf
Disinfection Solutions
French
Guidelines on Disinfection of Households 2 pages *
Hong Kong Government Information
Center
http://www.info.gov.hk/cleanhongkong/en/media_room/press.20030404a.pdf
Infection
Control Guidelines 66 pages
Hand Washing, Cleaning, Disenfection
and Sterilization in Health Care
Public Health Agency of Canada
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/ccdr-rmtc/98pdf/cdr24s8e.pdf
Infection Control and Personal Protective Equipment video
Australia Dept of Health and Ageing
internet
connection required
Personal protection against emerging infectious diseases
video (wmv, 11MB) (14:43 min.)
Video shows the proper sequence of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Ministry of Health New Zealand
http://www.moh.govt.nz/pandemicinfluenza
Guidelines for good handwashing - demonstration clip (mpeg, 3.46
Mb)
Chinese with english subtitles.
Hong Kong Government
Center for Health Protection
http://www.chp.gov.hk/files/media/handwashing.mpeg
Hygiene Tips For Kids video (mpeg 23.86 mb)
Singapore Government Flu Website
http://www.flu.gov.sg/pandemic/resources.html
Infection Control Guidance
for Communities and Evacuation Centers Following Disasters
5
pages
Community evacuation centers include medium and large-scale, organized, temporary
accommodations for persons displaced from their homes (e.g., following natural disasters
such as hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes). Evacuation facilities may be residential
(e.g., dormitories or campsites) or non-residential (e.g., sports stadiums and churches),
with varying degrees of sanitary infrastructure. Individuals in evacuation centers
are required to share living spaces and sanitary facilities and may be exposed to
crowded conditions. Evacuees may have health problems including traumatic injuries,
infectious diseases, and chronic illnesses such as renal failure.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/pdf/commshelters.pdf
Infection Hazards of Human Cadavers
16 pages
This paper describes and assesses the infection hazards associated with cadavers
(both in old interments and the recently deceased), indicates how they may be minimised,
and aims to inform those with statutory responsibilities for the disposal of the
dead. Some of the topics (body bags, universal precautions, viewing, hygienic preparation,
embalming, and international transport of cadavers) are discussed in greater detail
in an accompanying article.
Health Protection Agency United Kingdom
http://www.hpa.org.uk/cdr/archives/CDRreview/1995/cdrr0595.pdf