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
| Introduction Resources | |
|---|---|
| Phone List |
Notifiable Conditions Poster |
| Why Report Communicable Disease? |
Reporting
This section includes policies, procedures and forms for disease reporting.
| Reporting Resources | |
|---|---|
| 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 Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 Resources | |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Norovirus & Other Enteric Diseases Resources | |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Antibiotic Resistance Resources |
|---|
| 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.
| Immunizations Resources | |
|---|---|
| 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:
| Other SRHD Programs & Services | |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Communicable Disease Fact Sheets | |
|---|---|
| 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.
