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MDH Resources for Respiratory Season in Long-Term Care
On November 9, 2023 by Kari Everson
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) released two resources on respiratory illness for long-term care organizations: Resources for Long-term Care Facilities Preparing for 2023-2024 Respiratory Season and Preparing for Respiratory Season in Minnesota Long-term Care (LTC) Facilities.
MAGIC Releases 2023-2024 Flu Protocol
On September 28, 2023 by Kari Everson
The Minnesota Association of Geriatric Inspired Clinicians (MAGIC) completed and released their recommended 2023-2024 Influenza Protocol.
MDH Provides Guidance for Influenza Outbreak Management
On November 19, 2019 by Sue Boyd
It’s now officially influenza season! The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has posted Interim Guidance for Influenza Outbreak Management in Long-Term Care Facilities to help nursing homes prepare for the flu season and identify, report and manage respiratory outbreaks.
Influenza Prevention and Response Webinar Available for Replay
On January 23, 2018 by Jonathan Lips
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has posted to its website the recording and presentation slides from its Jan. 12 webinar titled Preventing and Responding to Influenza in Minnesota Long-Term Care Facilities.
Influenza Rates Spike with 55 Reported Long Term Care Outbreaks
On January 16, 2018 by Elizabeth Sether, RN, MHA, LNHA
Flu activity season is in full swing. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, influenza activity has moved from low rates to widespread. Hospitalization rates for 2017 – 2018 indicate that the 65+ age group has almost tripled all other flu cases for those who have been hospitalized. There have been 55 reported influenza-like illness outbreaks in long term care.