The California Association of Health Facilities' Nurses Council promotes the profession of nursing in the long-term care setting and in the health care continuum; represents the nursing profession before governmental agencies and the public; enhances educational programs for all levels of nursing; and seeks to encourage, motivate and retain nursing professionals in the health care setting. Use the links below to find out more:
CDPH Recommendations for Pertussis California continues to experience an epidemic of pertussis. Through July 27, 2010 - 2,174 cases have been reported in the state, a six-fold increase from the same period last year when 349 cases were reported. Pertussis (whooping cough) is a highly contagious bacterial illness spread by coughs and sneezes. People sick with pertussis have severe coughing attacks that can last for months.
To access helpful information regarding responsibilities during this Pertussis epidemic, including the “referring employer” section of the ATD Standard, sample vaccine declination forms for employees, the CDPH Pertussis Immunization Advisory and the VIS for Tdap, please see below:
Fact sheets:
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