INFECTIOUS DISEASE
EBOLA
Stem gives you ebola virus. Feverish and unwell from west africa
PromptImmediate management of suspected Ebola
ResponseAvoid direct physical contact with patient, minimise patient/staff interactions
Triage patient in designated area away from other patients
Deddicated medical and nursing staff to assess patient
PPE for all staff
Enter ED via decontamination area directly to negative pressure isolation room
All test to be labelled as hazardous
Notify relevant people - ID/Medical director/public health (Ironically not a notifiable disease according to government website!)
Triage patient in designated area away from other patients
Deddicated medical and nursing staff to assess patient
PPE for all staff
Enter ED via decontamination area directly to negative pressure isolation room
All test to be labelled as hazardous
Notify relevant people - ID/Medical director/public health (Ironically not a notifiable disease according to government website!)
PromptStrategies to prepare department for ebola
ResponseEducation for staff
Protocols
Audits
Protocols
Audits