Influenza Prevention and Response Resources for Long Term Care Facilities
The resources on this page can be used to help your facility prevent and respond to influenza outbreaks. Resources include an influenza outbreak response toolkit, an influenza outbreak control measures report, an influenza outbreak case log, and several fact sheets that can be used to educate residents and staff on influenza vaccines, prevention, and treatment.
Click here to download the PDF Version of the Influenza Outbreak Toolkit
The Deschutes County Health Services influenza outbreak toolkit for long term care facilities includes a variety of resources and tools to use when your facility is experiencing a flu outbreak. The toolkit includes a case log, information on specimen collection, education materials for staff and residents, example signage for doors, and facility control measures.
Click here to download the PDF Version of the Influenza Outbreak Control Measures Report
The influenza outbreak control measures report from the Oregon Health Authority allows facilities to document control measures implemented in their facilities during an influenza outbreak. Categories include general infection control practices, environmental controls, administrative controls, changes in recommendations for residents and visitors, and internal and external communications.
Click here to download the PDF Version of the Influenza Case Log
The influenza case log from the Oregon Health Authority allows facilities to document symptom type and onset for facility staff and residents who are affected by an influenza outbreak. This document helps the facility and the Health Department to understand the extent of an outbreak, types of symptoms your staff and residents are experiencing, and patterns of who is becoming ill with influenza.
Click here to download the PDF Version of the "Take Time to Get a Flu Vaccine" Fact Sheet
This fact sheet is a resource that can be used for facility staff, residents, and family members to encourage flu vaccination. It includes information on why a yearly flu vaccine is important, who should and should not receive a flu vaccine, types of flu vaccines recommended, and when and where to get vaccinated.
Click here to download the PDF Version of the "Adults 65 and Older Need a Flu Shot" Fact Sheet
This fact sheet is a resource that can be used primarily for educating residents aged 65 or older on the importance of an annual flu shot. It includes information on why flu vaccination is especially important for those aged 65+, what types of flu shots are recommended for those aged 65+, and information on treatment if individuals aged 65+ do get the flu.
This fact sheet is a resource that can be used for staff, resident, and family member education on the importance of flu vaccination. It provides a brief overview of research supporting annual flu vaccination, why an annual vaccine is recommended, type of vaccines recommended, safety and potential side effects, and where and when to get vaccinated.
Click here to download the PDF Version of the "Treating Influenza" Fact Sheet
This fact sheet is a resource that can be used for facility residents and staff on treating influenza. It includes information on what you should do if you think you have the flu, as well as an overview of benefits, potential side effects and timing of use of antiviral drugs.
Supporting Documents
Influenza Case Log (100 KB) Treating Influenza - CDC Fact Sheet (744 KB) 
