Guidance for Developing a Plan for Interfacility Transport of Persons Under Investigation or Confirmed Patients with Ebola Virus Disease in the United States

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This document provides a plan for safely moving people who might have or are confirmed to have Ebola in the United States. It describes steps for healthcare workers and emergency services to follow during transport between facilities. The focus is on infection control, safety measures, and communication among medical teams. It also highlights the importance of training staff and having proper equipment ready. This ensures that both patients and healthcare workers remain safe during transport while preventing the spread of Ebola virus disease.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Emergency Medical Services; Occupational Exposure; Patient Transfer; Transportation of Patients; Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional; Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola; Guideline Adherence; Ebolavirus

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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