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1. Staff Personnel Protective Equipment
   During the H1N1 outbreak in May 2009, there was some confusion about the use of masks for hospital staff and patients. This document shows what kinds of masks we have and who should wear them and when. This should clear up any misconceptions about mask use in the hospital. Prepared by Kathy Kesner, RN, MS, CNS
2. UCD Exposure
   There have been some questions about was University of Colorado Denver employees should do if they are exposed to influenza on the job during the upcoming flu season. The procedure for UCD employees is different than the policy for UCH employees.
3. Nasopharyngeal Wash with/without Mechanical Suction
   Nasopharyngeal Wash instructions prepared in May for the H1N1 outbreak. This has been updated again to show clinical staff the proper way of collecting a sample. This procedure should be used in both inpatient and outpatient setting.
4. Nasopharyngeal Collection revised
   Nasopharyngeal swab collection instructions prepared in May for H1N1 outbreak. This has been updated again to show clinical staff the proper way of collecting a sample. This procedure should be used in both inpatient and outpatient setting.
5. Flu Testing Algorithm
   Updated procedure for which patients UCH will be testing for influenza during the upcoming season. This procedure will be updated and modified as necessary.  It should be pointed out, we will not be testing everyone for influenza.

Preparations for flu season are underway at University of Colorado Hospital. The UCH Pandemic Task Force has begun distributing information through email and by posting it on the UCH employee website, The Hub.