The purpose of this document is to provide infection control guidance to help prevent the transmission of acute infectious respiratory diseases during health care, with emphasis on acute respiratory diseases that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern as defined in the International Health Regulations (2005; Annex 1). Managers of health-care facilities may also consider using this guidance to assist them in preparation for epidemics and pandemics.

Contents:
I. List of acronyms and definition of terms used in the document
II. Executive summary
III. Introduction and scope of the guidelines
IV. Infection prevention and control recommendations
V. Environmental ventilation for respiratory infections
VI. HCF preparedness planning for ARD epidemics
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