Screening will apply to all HCPs that have had contact with EVD regardless if their PPE was compromised or not. Screening will all be applied to all HCPs whether or not the EVD contact was work related. Refer to Appendix B for the content for that screening. GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH SERVICES OFFICES: If a HCP presents to one of the EHS offices and Ebola is suspected the HCP should be placed in an exam room with the door closed. EHS staff should adhere to the following: Screen upon presentation and immediately place patient in a private room with a closed door. Provide the HCP with a surgical mask and demonstrate its proper use. Minimize the number of EHS staff who interact with the patient and maintain a log. EHS staff members who interact with the patient should follow precautions as outlined by INF1156 Ebola Virus Disease Recognition and Management in the Infection Control Manual. Appropriate PPEs should be worn upon entry to the patient’s room to include gloves, gown (fluid resistant or impermeable), eye protection (goggles or face shield), and a facemask. Refer to of the Health System Virus Disease Recognition and Management for donning “Ebola “policy and doffing of PPEs. The patient should remain within the exam room unless movement is essential. Transportation to an alternative level of care should be coordinated with Infection Prevention and the Local Health Department (LHD). Additional guidelines are outlined in the Infection Prevention Ebola Virus Disease Recognition and Management policy REGULATIONS/REFERENCES: Commission Standard: Surveillance, Prevention and Control of Infections IC.1, IC.4 New York State Department of Health 405.11 Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Blood Borne pathogen Standard Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Recommendations for Preventing Transmission of HIV/HBV during Exposure - Prone Procedures New York State Department of Health: In the Matter of Infection Prevention and Control of Ebola Disease, Order for Summary Action NYS DOH Ebola Virus Disease Contact Tracing and Management Guidance for Local Health Departments;
Screening will apply to all HCPs that have had contact with EVD regardless if their PPE was compromised or not. Screening will all be applied to all HCPs whether or not the EVD contact was work related. Refer to Appendix B for the content for that screening. GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH SERVICES OFFICES: If a HCP presents to one of the EHS offices and Ebola is suspected the HCP should be placed in an exam room with the door closed. EHS staff should adhere to the following: Screen upon presentation and immediately place patient in a private room with a closed door. Provide the HCP with a surgical mask and demonstrate its proper use. Minimize the number of EHS staff who interact with the patient and maintain a log. EHS staff members who interact with the patient should follow precautions as outlined by INF1156 Ebola Virus Disease Recognition and Management in the Infection Control Manual. Appropriate PPEs should be worn upon entry to the patient’s room to include gloves, gown (fluid resistant or impermeable), eye protection (goggles or face shield), and a facemask. Refer to of the Health System “Ebola Virus Disease Recognition and Management “policy for donning and doffing of PPEs. The patient should remain within the exam room unless movement is essential. Transportation to an alternative level of care should be coordinated with Infection Prevention and the Local Health Department (LHD). Additional guidelines are outlined in the Infection Prevention Ebola Virus Disease Recognition and Management policy REGULATIONS/REFERENCES: Commission Standard: Surveillance, Prevention and Control of Infections IC.1, IC.4 New York State Department of Health 405.11 Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Blood Borne pathogen Standard Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Recommendations for Preventing Transmission of HIV/HBV during Exposure - Prone Procedures New York State Department of Health: In the Matter of Infection Prevention and Control of Ebola Disease, Order for Summary Action NYS DOH Ebola Virus Disease Contact Tracing and Management Guidance for Local Health Departments;
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