Ebola-Prep & Response Guides

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Ebola-Prep & Response Guides

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This is a good guide with great photos & explanations of using & removing protective gear, when caring for an Ebola patient:

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Ebola Preparedness:Staff Education and Training
https://www.sjhsyr.org/assets/documents/in-service-assets/ebolapreparednesstraining_102114.pdf

October 2014

(SNIP) ... This educational packet contains the following items:
1.Policy/ procedures as they relate to standard precautions, donning and doffing biohazard level C PPE for those areas caring for EVD patients
2.Screening questions and Epic documentation
3.Plan for staff education and return demonstration
4.Steps to follow if you encounter a patient with EVD ---CONTINUED---
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Re: Ebola-Prep & Response Guides

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HUGE PDF publication from World Health Organization:

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Infection Control for Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers
CDC CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Introduction
Table of Contents
Introduction
Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers: An Overview
How VHF Is Transmitted in the Health Care Setting
What Is in This Manual
Who the Manual Is For
Objectives
How to Use the Manual
Glossary for Use with This Manual

Section 1 Use Standard Precautions with All Patients
Section 2 Identify Suspected Cases of VHF
Section 3 Isolate the Patient
Section 4 Wear Protective Clothing
Section 5 Disinfect Reusable Supplies and Equipment
Section 6 Dispose of Waste Safely
Section 7 Use Safe Burial Practices
Section 8 Mobilize Community Resources and Conduct Community Education
Section 9 Make Advance Preparations to Use VHF Isolation Precautions
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