CDC Drafts an Isolation Order for H1N1

The following is a draft for isolation for people that are believed to be infected with H1N1and can be read at CDC's website: http://www2a.cdc.gov/phlp/docs/Isolation%20Order%20v3.pdf

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ISOLATION ORDER


Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Infection

DRAFT

You may have been exposed or are reasonably suspected of being exposed to swine influenza A (H1N1) and have developed some symptoms of swine influenza infection. If swine influenza spreads in the community, it will have severe public health consequences. Your illness requires that you be isolated and requires further public health investigation and monitoring.

I, [name of health director] of [name of agency], pursuant to authority vested in me by North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 130A-145, issue this ISOLATION ORDER to [name of person].

You are required to remain at the following location [_______________________ ] through __________ [seven days after onset of symptoms] or 24 hours after symptoms resolve, whichever comes later, or until notified by the health department that additional information demonstrates that you are not infected with the swine influenza virus.

You are required to:

• Follow these instructions for the duration of this order.

• Contact the health department if, during the duration of this order, your symptoms become worse, or you develop any new symptom such as fever, headache, muscle aches or respiratory difficulties, including sore throat, cough or breathing difficulties. If you require medical care during the duration of this order, you are required to notify your medical provider or emergency responder of your diagnosis in advance so that appropriate precautions can be taken.

• Comply with other requirements based on individual circumstances of the isolation or the disease: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

If you fail to comply with this ISOLATION ORDER, you will be subject to prosecution pursuant to NCGS 130A-25, which provides for imprisonment for up to two (2) years, as well as pretrial detention without bail under NCGS 15A-534.5.

The staff of this Health Department is available to provide assistance and counseling to you concerning your swine influenza infection and compliance with this ISOLATION ORDER.

The authority of this ISOLATION ORDER to restrict your freedom of movement expires in 30 days from the date of this order unless extended or modified by a court pursuant to NCGS 130A-145. You may petition the Superior Court for review of the restriction of your freedom of movement contained in this ISOLATION ORDER pursuant to NCGS 130A-145(d).

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Health Director Date Time

Issued by: ___________________________________________________________________________

Date

I have received the original copy of this order: ______________________________________________

Patient Signature Date