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Are You Ready for Ebola?

By Dawn Antoline-Wang | on October 9, 2014 | 1 Comment
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The CDC has also created an algorithm for evaluating patients who have recently traveled to an area affected by Ebola [PDF].

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How to Prepare Your Hospital

The CDC has created a detailed preparedness checklist for hospitals [PDF] to help them prepare their staff and facilities to detect and respond appropriately to suspected cases of Ebola, while ensuring the safety of hospital staff.

Where To Learn More

ACEP has compiled a list of resources from state Departments of Health, the CDC, and ACEP members about Ebola preparedness and response. You can also read these CDC publications for more information on various preparedness topics.

  • Ebola Virus Disease Information for Clinicians in U.S. Healthcare Settings
  • Case Definition for Ebola Virus Disease
  • Safe Management of Patients with Ebola Virus Disease in US Hospitals
  • Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Hospitalized Patients with Known or Suspected Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever in U.S. Hospitals
  • Interim Guidance for Specimen Collection, Transport, Testing, and Submission for Patients with Suspected Infection with Ebola Virus Disease
  • Interim Guidance for Environmental Infection Control in Hospitals for Ebola Virus
  • Sequence for Removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) [PDF]
  • National Guidance for Healthcare System Preparedness’ Capabilities [PDF]
  • Interim Guidance for Emergency Medical Services Systems and 9-1-1 PSAPs.

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Topics: AfricaCDCCritical CareEbolaInfectious Disease

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One Response to “Are You Ready for Ebola?”

  1. October 15, 2014

    Out of Africa | Wild Medicine Girl Reply

    […] American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) provided this list of resources in preparing for and handling Ebola in your hospital and […]

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