The article focuses on an education session by the Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHS) and the healthcare workers union 1199 SEIU on how to don and remove layers of personal protective equipment (PPE) now recommended for Ebola virus prevention. Topics discussed include views of Dr. ...
triage and briefly care for a patient who might have Ebola. The modules feature a series of vignettes showcasing CDC's recommended three-step strategy—identify, isolate and inform—for managing possible Ebola cases. A narrator reminds viewers of important safety...
Update:The Type of Precaution for Gastroenteritis, Noroviruses, in Appendix A: Type and Duration of Precautions Recommended for Selected Infections and Conditions was updated from "Standard" to "Contact + Standard" to align with Guideline f...
“The person sought medical care at Texas Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas after developing symptoms consistent with Ebola. Based on the person’s travel history and symptoms, CDC recommended testing for Ebola. The medical facility isolated the patient and sent specimens for testing at CDC and at a...
COVID-19 teaches other lessons, including the importance of ample health funding, greater autonomy of public health agencies, and preserving the integrity of science. As the Institute of Medicine recommended for the Food and Drug Administration commissioner, the CDC director could be appointed to a...