Medical Professionals

Document promotes seeking bed bug identification training through local Extension. Some of the advice given my not be achievable e.g., “Make sure that your uniform is as simple as possible. Avoid shirts with buttons and pockets.” Many community workers have uniforms they must wear, but it’s good advice for those who can choose. Similarly it is recognised that “Set your equipment down on the plastic bags. Always avoid placing canvas bags (see illustration) containing medical supplies or oxygen on upholstered furniture, bedding, or on carpeted floors.” may not always be possible.

Overview of bed bugs as a pest and how emergency departments and associated services such as emergency medical services, radiology, and patient transport may introduce bed bugs into intensive care units. The article is ideal for nursing staff, emergency responders and related medical staff. There are facts poorly stated here and there e.g., “As a rule, bed bugs do not fly”. Suggests, “clearing clutter” from affected areas which could lead to
introductions into other areas.

Key words: bed bugs, environmental services, integrated pest management (IPM), skin lesions

Radiology nurses provide patient care in many different settings. It is becoming much more common for patients to bring bedbugs with them into a health care facility. Because radiology nurses see such a high number of patients every day, it is important to understand how to handle bedbug issues when they arise. Through education, nurses can make sure that bedbugs do not take over a health care facility and cause undue stress for patients or nurses.

This document is for nursing staff and highlights bed bugs as a public health issue. Health impact is discussed along with containment and management information. Advanced practice registered nurses are encouraged to be partners in the effective use of IPM.

Keywords: Bed bugs, bites, identification, nurses

Guide for social workers and neighborhood services staff conducting in-home visits. Includes information on how to visit homes without taking bed bugs into other locations or home, moving residents with bed bugs on their person, and procedures to undertake upon returning home. Document recommends training through Extension.

This housing provider guide is useful for all kinds of housing managers. Developed for Australian housing, but the information is applicable everywhere and touches on responsibilities, education and training, documentation, occupational health and safety, eradication processes, preventative measures, media response, and record keeping. This document attempts to provide start-to- finish bed bug IPM procedural guidelines for MUH
landlords / managers. It may also be useful for lodging, shelters, schools, and government buildings.

Document promotes seeking bed bug identification training through local Extension. Some of the advice given my not be achievable e.g., “Make sure that your uniform is as simple as possible. Avoid shirts with buttons and pockets.” Many community workers have uniforms they must wear, but it’s good advice for those who can choose. Similarly it is recognised that “Set your equipment down on the plastic bags. Always avoid placing canvas bags (see illustration) containing medical supplies or oxygen on upholstered furniture, bedding, or on carpeted floors.” may not always be possible.

This academic fact sheet covers the many pesticide options available to homeowners and PMP's for managing bed bugs. A brief discussion of pesticide registration and bed bug resistance is included.

This document is for nursing staff and highlights bed bugs as a public health issue. Health impact is discussed along with containment and management information. Advanced practice registered nurses are encouraged to be partners in the effective use of IPM.

Keywords: Bed bugs, bites, identification, nurses

Overview of bed bugs as a pest and how emergency departments and associated services such as emergency medical services, radiology, and patient transport may introduce bed bugs into intensive care units. The article is ideal for nursing staff, emergency responders and related medical staff. There are facts poorly stated here and there e.g., “As a rule, bed bugs do not fly”. Suggests, “clearing clutter” from affected areas which could lead to
introductions into other areas.

Key words: bed bugs, environmental services, integrated pest management (IPM), skin lesions

University fact sheet that describes how to identify and inspect for bed bug infestations.

This table outlines the latest (2016) laws (by US state) associated with bed bugs and their management. It may be useful to MUH landlords / managers and tenants as explanation of rights and responsibilities.

Radiology nurses provide patient care in many different settings. It is becoming much more common for patients to bring bedbugs with them into a health care facility. Because radiology nurses see such a high number of patients every day, it is important to understand how to handle bedbug issues when they arise. Through education, nurses can make sure that bedbugs do not take over a health care facility and cause undue stress for patients or nurses.

Document provides a bed bug plan upon patient intake. The facility’s Bed Bug Prevention Plan can include patient property allowed in intake facility, cleaning, storage of property, bed bug awareness and staff responsibilities.

A Virginia Tech fact sheet that describes in detail the options for heat treating for bed bug management.

This exhaustive long-form (37 pp) resource provides an overview of bed bug management for landlords and managers of MUH. It covers the IPM process from start to finish while also highlighting several case studies. It also provides a thorough review of insecticides used for bed bugs. Written in 2010, it may not fully capture some of the newer ideas surrounding building-wide programs nor new chemistries.