Author: Patricia Rios; Amruta Radhakrishnan; Sonia M. Thomas; Nazia Darvesh; Sharon E. Straus; Andrea C. Tricco
Title: Guidelines for preventing respiratory illness in older adults aged 60 years and above living in long-term care: A rapid review of clinical practice guidelines Document date: 2020_3_26
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Snippet: There is good evidence that the timely administration of antiviral medication, as treatment and/or prophylaxis (prevention), can reduce the duration of an influenza outbreak and the number of residents who are affected. As per the Communicable Disease Network Australia (CDNA) Guidelines for the Prevention, Control and Public Health Management of Influenza Outbreaks in Residential Care Facilities in Australia (2017)
Document: There is good evidence that the timely administration of antiviral medication, as treatment and/or prophylaxis (prevention), can reduce the duration of an influenza outbreak and the number of residents who are affected. As per the Communicable Disease Network Australia (CDNA) Guidelines for the Prevention, Control and Public Health Management of Influenza Outbreaks in Residential Care Facilities in Australia (2017) , the department recommends the use of antiviral medications in symptomatic residents during laboratory confirmed influenza outbreaks, and the consideration of prophylaxis for asymptomatic residents (regardless of vaccination status) and unvaccinated staff3. The department recommends that facilities have clear internal policies in place regarding the use of antiviral medication as prophylaxis and/or treatment of influenza during outbreaks. It is strongly recommended that clinical staff liaise with residents' families and GPs / clinicians regarding this aspect of the outbreak management plan prior to an outbreak occurring. Where possible, a decision should be made prior to the influenza season regarding the intention to use antiviral medication in an outbreak setting for each resident which should be documented in the resident's file and/or the facility's outbreak management plan.
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