Measles Exercise Toolkit for Hospitals

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This tabletop scenario is intended to help hospitals assess their preparedness for handling patients with highly infectious diseases such as measles, and to enhance their plans and procedures for managing these situations. It covers steps like identifying measles symptoms, isolating patients, using protective equipment, handling supplies, and notifying health departments. Scenarios include children and pregnant women with measles symptoms. The resource is a zip drive that contains exercise planning templates and an FAQ sheet.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Communicable Disease Control; Disaster Planning; Disease Outbreaks; Hospitals; Measles; Measles Vaccine; Measles virus; Patient Isolation; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious; Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine; Infection Control; Vaccination Coverage

Institutions: Gulf 7 - Pediatric Disaster Network (G7)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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