Patient safety tool: HHS’ Ebola preparedness checklist

HHS’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is offering a free checklist to help hospitals prepare for and manage the Ebola virus disease.

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The checklist highlights key areas that hospital staff needs to review in preparation for an Ebola patient arriving at a hospital. The checklist provides specific suggestions to ensure the hospital is able to detect possible Ebola cases, protect their employees and respond appropriately.

Download the checklist for use in your own facility.

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