In an effort to keep you informed about the ongoing Ebola outbreak, the AVA Ebola Task Force would like to provide you with the following update: The world is facing the biggest and most complex Ebola outbreak in history. On August 8, 2014, the Ebola Outbreak in West Africa was declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) because it was determined to be an extraordinary event with public health risks to other countries. The possible consequences of further international spread are particularly serious considering the following factors: 1. The virulence of the virus 2. The Widespread Transmission in communities and healthcare facilities in the currently affected countries 3. The strained health systems in the currently affected and most at-risk countries. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new Interim Guidance for Monitoring and Movement of Persons with Potential Ebola Virus Exposure today. With the complex nature and seriousness of the outbreak, CDC has created interim guidance for monitoring people potentially exposed to Ebola and for evaluating their intended travel, including the application of movement restrictions when indicated. This interim guidance has been updated by establishing a “low (but not zero) risk” category; adding a “no identifiable risk” category; modifying the recommended public health actions in the high, some, and low (but not zero) risk categories; and adding recommendations for specific groups and settings. The full guidance is available on the CDC Ebola Resource Website via the following link: cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/exposure/monitoring-and-movement-of-persons-with-exposure.html In addition, the CDC has also released new guidance on the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Guidance on Personal Protective Equipment To Be Used by Healthcare Workers During Management of Patients with Ebola Virus in U.S. Hospitals, Including Procedures for Putting On (Donning) and Removing (Doffing). Tomorrow, we will provide detailed information on the specific use of PPE by healthcare providers. This communication will be sent to you via email. A new video podcast is now available to review frequently asked questions about Ebola via the AVA TV website: avainfo.tv/FeaturedVideos/TabId/1089/VideoId/1193/AVA-TV-Ebola-Update-Ebola-Update-2-Interview-With-Dr-Hudson-Garrett-.aspx In the next few days, please check your email box for details on a new Continuing Education Program about Ebola hosted by AVA. Registration will be limited, so please ensure that you promptly register for this special program hosted for AVA. Regards, J. Hudson Garrett Jr., PhD, MSN, MPH, FNP-BC, CSRN, PLNC, VA-BC™ Chairperson, Ebola Task Force Association for Vascular Access
Posted on: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 17:52:35 +0000
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