Overview
This online manual was developed by Spokane Regional Health District as a communicable disease guide for long-term care providers, nursing and assisted living facilities staff.
Introduction
Reporting
This section includes policies, procedures and forms for disease reporting.
| HIPAA & Disease Reporting | VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System) |
| Communicable Disease Reporting Form |
Hepatitis
The following fact sheets include information about hepatitis A, B and C.
| Hepatitis A Fact Sheet | Hepatitis B Fact Sheet | Hepatitis C Fact Sheet |
Influenza
This section includes influenza-related fact sheets, vaccination policies and report forms.
| Influenza Outbreak Report Form | Influenza in LTC Facilities FAQs |
| Seasonal Influenza Fact Sheet | Influenza Vaccination Policies for Healthcare Personnel |
Tuberculosis
Find information about tuberculosis, diagnosing tuberculosis, drug regimen recommendations and tuberculosis-related laws and regulations pertaining to nursing homes.
Norovirus & Other Enteric Diseases
This section includes fact sheets, reporting forms and a toolkit for norovirus and gastroenteritis.
| Gastroenteritis Daily Report Form | Gastroenteritis in Residential Facilities |
| Gastro/Noro Case Report Worksheet | Norovirus Outbreak Control Resource Toolkit |
| Norovirus Fact Sheet |
Antibiotic Resistance
Learn about the implications of living with MRSA.
| Moving to a Hospital or Skilled Nursing Facility - What to Expect When You Have MRSA |
Immunizations
This section provides immunization schedules and personnel vaccination recommendations.
| Adult Immunization Schedules | Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations |
Other SRHD Programs & Services
SRHD provides disease prevention and response-related services to the communities of Spokane County, including the following:
| Substantial Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens | Stay Independent-Fall Prevention |
Communicable Disease Fact Sheets
These fact sheets provide information about communicable diseases and associated ramifications for care facility settings and can be distributed to healthcare professionals as needed.
| Clostridium difficile | Shingles |
| Pertussis | Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus |
| Scabies for Institutional Settings | Zoster Algorithm/Transmission-Based Precautions |
Communicable Disease Reporting & Resource Manual
Manual containing disease information, reporting, immunization and county services listing for providers.
Falls Prevention for Health Care Providers
Working closely with health care providers as they are a trusted source of prevention information specific to falls.
