As of October 11, 2009, worldwide there have been more than 399,232 laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009 and more than 4,735 deaths reported to the World Health Organization.
Improving overall employee hydration is best accomplished through the use of a three-pronged approach including education, assessment and implementation of best practices of encouraging fluid intake during the work day.
Dr. Peter Sandman, one of the nation’s preeminent risk communications experts, compiled (with assistance of his wife and colleague Jody Lanard) the following pandemic H1N1 vaccination messages that you might find useful in workplace discussions or meetings regarding pandemic issues and concerns.
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General has just released a report concluding that at least five states aren't ready for a pandemic such as the H1N1 virus, despite six years of funding and planning efforts.
Nearly two million Americans could be hospitalized during this winter's novel H1N1 influenza pandemic, with as many as 300,000 clogging intensive care units in heavily affected regions, according to a report released by the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano has joined Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Karen Mills and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Influenza Division Deputy Director Daniel Jernigan to announce a preparedness guide to assist small businesses in planning for the H1N1 flu.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s National Security and Emergency Preparedness Department today released a special H1N1 flu guide to provide businesses with suggestions on how to keep employees healthy and maintain business operations during the upcoming flu season.
The H1N1 flu outbreak, Los Angeles wildfires, hurricane season and other recent events serve as important reminders of the need to be prepared for any possible public health emergencies. With this in mind, the American Public Health Association recognizes National Preparedness Month with Get Ready Day events across the nation encouraging Americans to be prepared.
The medical profession teaches and practices irrigating eyes by introducing the flushing fluid at the inner corner of the eye — adjacent to the nose — and letting it run across the eye to the outer edge.
Despite new laws, growing workers’ compensation payouts and alarming statistics regarding the debilitating effects of psychological injury, most employers are either unaware of their obligation to help stressed employees or unprepared, a lawyer has warned, as reported by the Australian-based magazine, Transport & Logistics News.
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