Barnegat First Aid Squad, Inc.

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Table 1. CDC Interim Recommendations for Facemask and Respirator Use for Home, Community, and Occupational Settings for Non-Ill Persons to Prevent Infection with 2009 H1N1 1 2
SettingPersons not at increased risk of severe illness from influenza
(Non-high risk persons)		Persons at increased risk of severe illness from influenza (High-Risk Persons) 3
Community
No 2009 H1N1 in communityFacemask/respirator not recommendedFacemask/respirator not recommended
2009 H1N1 in community: not crowded settingFacemask/respirator not recommendedFacemask/respirator not recommended
2009 H1N1 in community: crowded settingFacemask/respirator not recommendedAvoid setting.
If unavoidable, consider facemask or respirator 4 5
Home
Caregiver to person with influenza-like illnessFacemask/respirator not recommendedAvoid being caregiver. If unavoidable, use facemask or respirator 4 5
Other household members in homeFacemask/respirator not recommendedFacemask/respirator not recommended
Occupational (non-health care)
No 2009 H1N1 in communityFacemask/respirator not recommendedFacemask/respirator not recommended
2009 H1N1 in communityFacemask/respirator not recommended but could be considered under certain circumstances 4 5Facemask/respirator not recommended but could be considered under certain circumstances 4 5
Occupational (health care) 6
Caring 7 for persons with known, probable or suspected 2009 H1N1 or influenza-like illness RespiratorConsider temporary reassignment. Respirator

As a result of the recommendations from the CDC you may see Squad members wearing facemasks/respirators.  This is not just for our protection but for your safety as well.

Before We Arrive

  • If at night, turn on an outside porch light. If possible, send someone to the front lawn with a flashlight to signal the ambulance driver.
  • Clear a path inside your home. Move all furniture or TV's out of the way, if possible.
  • Place dogs or cats in a seperate room and close the door.
  • Gather all medication the patient has been subscribed.
  • Do not give the patient anything to eat or drink.
  • Keep talking to the patient.

 Display Your Street Address

If you call for help, we need to find your house easily. Please help us by making sure your house number is easily seen from the street and visible at night. We can't help you if we can't find you!

What to do if you have an EMERGENCY

  • Dial 911
  • Say, "This is an emergency. I need an ambulance because ..."
  • Give the location, age and symptom of the patient. Also include your own name and phone number.
  • Follow the instructions of the dispatcher.
  • Stay with the patient until EMS arrives. 

Plan for an EMERGENCY

Record family medical information on a card and keep it close to the telephone in case of an emergency.


This should include:

  • Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Drug Allergies
  • Medical History
  • Current Medications

If you are alone we also recommend the following:

 

  • The purchase of a Medical Alert device for use in notifying Emergency personal of the incident.
  • The Township sells Special outside light adapters that will provide a blinking light to attract the Emergency Personal to your home.
  • If you have a cell phone add the phone number of a nearest relative but name that number ICE (In Case of Emergency).