Avian flu: pandemic preparedness.
Pandemic influenza is unpredictable, and the risk of an avian flu outbreak is unclear. It is critical that home health providers, who may become overburdened quickly in the event of a pandemic outbreak, be prepared to ensure a sustainable healthcare response. This article offers information on strategies that may be used by home health providers to prepare for, prevent, and manage pandemic influenza.
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Western Career College, LVN to RN Bridge Program, Sacramento, California 95826, USA. kjan@westerncollege.com
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