DHSS Press Release |
Date: November 15, 2004 DHSS-129-2004 |
| Vincent P. Meconi, Secretary Allison Taylor Levine, Communication Director (302) 255-9037, Pager (302) 247-8523 |
Contact: Heidi Truschel-Light Phone: (302) 744-4907 Pager: (302) 247-1560 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DPH PROVIDES HOSPITALS WITH DISEASE PREVENTION SIGNS
Delaware's Division of Public Health (DPH) distributed signs to the state's nine hospitals to tell Delawareans how they can help prevent the spread of flu and other respiratory illnesses.
"Printing and distributing these signs is another way Public Health assists hospitals in reducing the spread of viruses and diseases," said DPH Director Jaime H. Rivera, MD. "People go to hospitals to get well, not to come down with a virus accidentally given to them by a visitor."
DPH developed the signs at the request of the Hospital Preparedness Steering Committee, whose members represent hospital administration, infection control, safety departments, and various DPH employees. DPH asked the hospitals to post them at hospital entrances so patients, outpatients and visitors are reminded of the necessity of thorough and frequent hand washing, using tissues when coughing or sneezing, and considering not visiting patients if visitors are sick themselves.
DPH first gave the hospitals disease prevention signs in 2003.
Examples of the new signs...
Notice To Our Patients
Notice To Our Out-Patients
Protect Our Children
Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
