Table 1 Non-pharmaceutical intervention methods used in Barbados鈥� response to H1N1
From: Response to the challenges of pandemic H1N1 in a small island state: the Barbadian experience
| 听 | 听 | Used in Barbados | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non-pharmaceutical Intervention | Recommended for Use | Early localized | Advanced |
Human Surveillance | 听 | 听 | 听 |
Case reporting | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Early rapid viral diagnosis | Yes | No | No |
Disinfection | No | No | No |
Hand Hygiene | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Respiratory etiquette | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Surgical and N95 Masks for general public | Inconclusive | Yes | Yes |
Other personal protective equipment | No | Yes | No |
Screening of travellers from affected international region | Inconclusive | Yes | No |
Patient Management | 听 | 听 | 听 |
Isolation of sick individuals | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Provision of social support services to the isolated | Yes | Yes | No |
Contact Management | 听 | 听 | 听 |
Quarantine | Inconclusive | No | No |
Contact tracing | Inconclusive | Yes | No |
Community Restrictions | 听 | 听 | 听 |
School Closures | No | No | Yes |
Workplace closures | No | No | No |
Cancellation of group events | No | No | No |
International and domestic travel restrictions | No | No | No |