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Media Post-mortem Care and Safe Autopsy Procedures for Novel H1N1 Influenza CDC: Post-mortem Care and Safe Autopsy Procedures for Novel H1N1 Influenza The guidance in this document reflects what we currently know about the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus. As additional information becomes available, the guidance may be updated. Objective: Safely handle human remains during autopsy procedures to prevent transmission of novel influenza A (H1N1) virus. For more information on H1N1 situation, please visit www.PandemicFlu.gov
From the Virginia Department of Health Swine Flu: Following confirmation by U.S. health officials that cases of swine flu have been identified in California, Texas and Mexico, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is asking health care providers across the state to have a high index of suspicion regarding cases of influenza like illness. All of the cases reported in the U.S. have recovered. Click HERE for more information
From the Office of Emergency Medical Services U.S. declares swine flu public health emergency: On Sunday, April 26th, 2009, the Department of Homeland Security declared a public health emergency for a new strain of swine flu. This flu that has killed as many as 81 and sickened more than 1,324 in Mexico has spread to the United States. The arrival of this new flu virus is raising fears of a possible pandemic. Learn more about the disease and why it is causing concern among health officials. Click HERE for more information.
SWINE FLU UPDATE - April 30, 2009
In the event of pandemic influenza, businesses will play a key role in protecting employees' health and safety as well as limiting the negative impact to the economy and society. Planning for pandemic influenza is critical. To assist you in your efforts, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have developed a checklist for large businesses. It identifies important, specific activities large businesses can do now to prepare, many of which will also help you in other emergencies. Further information can be found at www.pandemicflu.gov and www.cdc.gov/business. COPY AND PASTE or TYPE IN THE FOLLOWING URL INTO YOUR WEB BROWSER TO OPEN THE PAGE WITH THE BUSINESS CHECKLIST. http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/workplaceplanning/businesschecklist.html
Memo to Virginia's Business Community: 'Influenza A H1N1 Outbreak'
Yesterday, a ransom demand from an anonymous hacker to the Virginia Department of Health Professions was posted on the Wikileaks website. The link is listed below. The hacker claims to have possession of more than 8 million patient records from the Virginia Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. Currently, state officials acknowledge that the matter is under investigation by the FBI and the Virginia State Police. It is not known whether any patient records have in fact been compromised. While this has no direct impact on the Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers, we wanted to keep you abreast of developments since the DHP computers that were hacked also contain regulatory information related to our profession. We will keep you advised as we learn more. (Click the link below for further information.) http://wikileaks.org/wiki/Over_8M_Virginian_patient_records_held_to_ransom%2C_30_Apr_2009
Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
Medical Examiner Policy for Proper Cremation or Burial at Sea Certification
ABM Funding, Inc. opens in Martinsville, Virginia
The Virginia Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers Welcomes New Executive Director
Train Your Managers On the Basics of Employment Laws: A Priority in 2008
Homesteaders' Virginia Account Executive Honored for 2007 Achievement
Press Releases
From the Office of Emergency Medical Services: 'U.S. declares swine flu public health emergency'
From the Virginia Department of Health: 'Swine Flu'
Rob-Win Press Celebrates 12 years of Exclusive Lena Liu Designs
2008 Jeff Fetters Press Release - CEO - Associations
Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. Welcomes New Members to Executive Management Team
Keith Presley Named Southeast Regional Business Development Manager
NFDA Endorses CCR America to Assist Funeral Homes with Debt Collectio | ||
