Flu resources for long term care facilities
- Influenza or COVID-19 is diagnosed in at least one resident/staff, OR
- More than one resident/staff in the facility or an area of the facility (e.g. separate unit) develops acute respiratory illness during a 72 hour period.
To submit your report for influenza, respiratory illness and/or COVID-19, using our REDCap reporting system.
Influenza outbreak toolkit
Before an outbreak
- Checklist: Influenza outbreak preparation
- Letter to nursing and medical directors
- Recognizing signs and symptoms of influenza in the elderly
- Template letter for residents in independent living (MS Word)
During an outbreak
- Checklist: Influenza outbreak management
- Tracking form: Influenza illness line list
- Influenza treatment vs. chemoprophylaxis
- Testing and Management Considerations for Nursing Home Residents with Acute Respiratory Illness Symptoms when SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza Viruses are Co-circulating, CDC
- LTCF antiviral fax template (MS Word)
Resources
Illustrated flu fact sheet in multiple languages
Sample signs
Other resources
- CDC antiviral medication guidance
- CDC seasonal influenza infection control in health care facilities
- Norovirus or "stomach flu" – another cause of outbreaks in facilities sometimes confused for influenza
COVID resources for Longterm Care Facilities
Link/share our site at www.kingcounty.gov/influenza/LTCF