The Journal of hospital infection
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During high-incidence influenza seasons, a robust infection prevention and control policy is imperative to reduce nosocomial transmission of influenza. ⋯ Influenza POCT in an ED and patient cohorting on an influenza ward were associated with reduced nosocomial transmission of influenza and improved patient flow. A policy of retesting immunocompetent patients five days post-diagnosis could allow half of these patients to come out of respiratory isolation earlier.