Information for Health Care Providers
The Provincial Health Officer’s H1N1 site for B.C. physicians
At the request of B.C.’s physicians, this web resource has been established to provide a centralised and ongoing source of current information about the emerging issues surrounding the novel H1N1 flu virus.
Throughout the influenza season this information will be updated and revised as necessary. Also on this site, physicians will find access to provincial- and health authority-specific information, including:
- Epidemiology
- Clinical impacts (hospitalizations, service changes)
- Pertinent information from the Medical Services Commission
Information for B.C. pharmacists
This web resource provides pharmacists with:
- Clinical and logistical information about dispensing antiviral medications
- Information about in-pharmacy infection control
- Information on antiviral treatment for pharmacy patients.
The information will be revised or updated as needed throughout the flu season.
This web resource provides BC Nurses (Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, and Licensed Practical Nurses) with information and resources to support nursing practice related to H1N1 influenza virus. The information will be revised as necessary during the influenza season.
- Information on the scope of practice for BC Nurses related to influenza immunization and antiviral medication delivery.
- Information on H1N1 and seasonal influenza vaccines.
- Information on Antiviral medications.
- Decision Support Tool for Registered Nurses to administer influenza antiviral medications.
