Outbreak Response and Incident Management: SHEA Guidance and Resources for Healthcare Epidemiologists in United States Acute-Care Hospitals

• 2017

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• David Banach; B. Lynn Johnston; Duha Al-Zubeidi; Allison Bartlett; Susan Bleasdale; Valerie Deloney
PMID: 29187263DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/ice.2017.212

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This article guides healthcare epidemiologists in U.S. acute-care hospitals on handling outbreaks and managing incidents. It describes strategies and resources from the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) to help hospitals respond effectively to infectious disease threats. The focus is on improving preparedness, communication, and coordination during health emergencies. The document also highlights the importance of training staff, using data-driven approaches, and following best practices to protect patients and healthcare workers from infections while maintaining hospital operations smoothly during an outbreak or incident.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audience: Public Health Professionals

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

Keywords: Cross Infection; Disease Outbreaks; Hospitals; Interprofessional Relations; Public Health Administration; Public Health Practice; United States; Infection Control; Resource Allocation; Epidemiologists

Institutions: University of Connecticut; Dalhousie University; Children's Mercy Kansas City; The University of Chicago Medicine; University of Illinois Chicago; Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)

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