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Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus

Interim Guidance for Infection Control for Care of Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in a Healthcare Setting. Download document here.

For more information please visit: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/guidelines_infection_control.htm

Department of Health and Human Services January 6, 2009 Release

As partners in HAI elimination, we want to make you aware of the release made on January 6, 2009 from the Department of Health and Human Services of an Action Plan to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections.

Please click here for remainder of the release.

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/pdf/guidelines/Disinfection_Nov_2008.pdf

The guideline will also be published in the MMWR at a later date.

Infection Prevention and Control for Shelters During Disasters

"Infection Prevention and Control for Shelters During Disasters" guidelines are now available from National APIC.

Spring Conference for APIC - Greater Detroit

Please use the below links to download the slides from the conference.

Multidrug Resistant Organisms (MDRO).ppt (4375KB)

Antibiotics 101 version 3.ppt (1314KB)

Annual Fit-Testing The below link is a news release dated 4/11/08 from MIOSHA, a formal notification of the resumption of enforcement of annual fit testing for occupational exposure to TB. The news release was posted on the state's website www.michigan.gov/som under Michigan Newswire.

The compliance document of 5/22/07 can be accessed at www.apicgd.org/PDF/MIOSHA_CPL_TB_5_22_07.pdf

ABHR Update - Changes permit gel and foam as of May, 2007

* Installation Criteria for Hand Rub Dispensers from Michigan Bureau of Fire Safety follows CMS regulations
Download Michigan ABHR Policy: www.michigan.gov/documents/cis/BFS_Policy_2-22_-_TIA_209717_7.pdf

* 2006 International Fire Code Allows Alcohol Based Hand Rubs -
GEL and FOAM: www.ashe.org/ashe/codes/handrub/

Please note: Michigan has revised its policy on the distance between dispensers and electrical outlets. The distance is no longer defined but fire marshals will judge safe distances based on evidence of splashing near the outlets. Michigan is aligned with CMS on this issue.

MIOSHA Standard: Enforcement Policy and Procedures for Evaluating Occupational Exposure to Tuberculosis (TB)

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The new 2007 Michigan Minimum Design Standards are now available on the MDCH Web site: http://www.michigan.gov/hfes. Also note several other updates of the website are in the works, mostly to reflect the 2007 MDS. The document can be downloaded and a summary of the changes is included after the Index; download here.

Until the 2007 MDS are approved by the legislature and governor, project sponsors can choose between the 1998 MDS and 2007 MDS on a project by project basis. The choice must be made at the time of initial project submission.