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H1N1 Flu Information

Auburn Regional Medical Center is fully prepared to address any potential outbreak of H1N1 Influenza (aka swine flu) in our community. We have the appropriate medications, isolation rooms and medical personnel to care for and treat any patient who may be infected. Key personnel from the hospital are involved in daily briefings with state and local health officials to keep abreast of new information and instructions and we are increasing our surveillance for patients who present with symptoms consistent with H1N1 flu.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has advised that any individual who feels they may have symptoms consistent with H1N1 flu should contact their primary care physician. Primary care physicians can administer the appropriate test to determine if the individual is infected with H1N1 flu. Auburn Regional Medical Center's Emergency Department has also set up special procedures for handling and testing any potential patient with symptoms consistent with H1N1 flu symptoms.

If you do not have a primary care physician, you can choose to call our physician referral service, Direct Doctors Plus, for physician information: 1-800-370-8640.

The public can obtain information on the H1N1 flu by visiting the following Web sites or calling the Centers for Disease Control at 1-800-CDC-INFO.

H1N1 Influenza Information Center
CDC H1N1 Flu Information (English)
CDC H1N1 Flu Information (Spanish)
King County Health Services

Visitor Policy Changed Due to Flu Concerns

To protect the health of patients most vulnerable to the H1N1 flu, Auburn Regional Medical Center has restricted visitors to adults and children ages 12 years and older. Younger children may be permitted to visit patients in special circumstances but please check with the unit you are planning to visit before taking children under 12 years of age to the patient's room. Visitors who appear to have symptoms of flu, such as coughing or sneezing, or other illnesses are asked to not enter the hospital building. There is a limit of two visitors per patient room at any one time. This policy is for the safety of our patients and we thank you for your cooperation.

Note: The information on this Web site is provided as general health guidelines and may not be applicable to your particular health condition. Your individual health status and any required medical treatments can only be properly addressed by a professional healthcare provider of your choice. Remember: There is no adequate substitution for a personal consultation with your physician. Neither Auburn Regional Medical Center, or any of their affiliates, nor any contributors shall have any liability for the content or any errors or omissions in the information provided by this Web site.
 
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