Search Results for: "Infectious Diseases"

Showing 1 - 10 of 36 results

Regional Infectious Disease Alert Strike Team

2023 Disaster Conference – Best Practice Showcase

Developed by The Permanente Medical Group and Kaiser Permanente Northern California, this educational resource aims to systematically support medical facilities in their care of a suspected or confirmed patient-under-investigation (PUI) for a highly infectious or novel pathogen. The Regional ID Alert Strike Team maintains a trained team of clinician responder-trainers with content expertise and specialized equipment available to redeploy across Kaiser Permanente Northern California’s 21 medical centers.

Maintaining Readiness for Emerging Infectious Diseases

2016 Disaster Conference

This session outlines readiness strategies hospitals can implement to prepare for infectious disease outbreaks. The presentation reviews how these outbreaks impact hospitals and provides tools and resources to assist hospitals in their preparedness efforts.

Telehealth Preparedness: Lessons Learned from the Veterans Health Administration

2022 Disaster Conference – Best Practice Showcase

The Veterans Health Administration (VA) shares lessons learned about telehealth services in primary care and explores the impacts on patient outcomes in primary care. The VA examined the association between the use of telehealth services and hospitalizations and presents trends and conclusions gained from the study of these health care models.

Staffing and Workforce Safety during Disasters

2022 Disaster Conference – Best Practice Showcase

El Camino Health shares its methodologies for increasing workforce safety by transforming staffing models and implementing shared governance within hospital units during disaster events. The project aimed to share knowledge and highlight the need for further research on staffing models impacting professional governance on nursing practice and patient outcomes where little data existed. The project demonstrated the opportunity to assess the impact of the COVID-19 rotation standard work on workforce safety, nurse satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.

Infectious Disease Outbreak: Overview

Planning for infectious disease disasters is crucial for hospitals to ensure prompt and coordinated responses to outbreaks, minimizing the impact on public health. Effective preparedness strategies enable health care facilities to manage increased patient volumes, safeguard medical staff, and maintain essential services during crises. By anticipating potential challenges, such as resource shortages and infection control measures, hospitals can implement protocols that enhance patient care and community trust.

Managing Patients with Suspected Special Pathogens

2024 Disaster Conference

This presentation discusses the management of a patient with a special pathogen who presents to a front-line facility. The session reviews considerations for PPE selection, waste management, and enhanced infection control measures.

Ebola Preparations for Hospitals

2018 Disaster Conference

Presented by Cedars-Sinai Health, this presentation outlines the system’s preparations for Ebola response, including preparedness, collaboration, and gives an overview of Cedars-Sinai’s special pathogens program.

Measles Infection Control Recommendations for Health Care Workers

This resource serves as an educational resource for health care providers, encouraging proactive measures to protect against measles by raising awareness, focusing on its symptoms, transmission, and the importance of vaccination. It highlights key facts about the disease, including how it spreads, its potential complications, and the critical role of the measles vaccine in preventing outbreaks.

Alternative Diagnostic Techniques During Measles Outbreaks

This resource serves as an educational resource for health care providers, encouraging proactive measures to protect against measles by raising awareness, focusing on its symptoms, transmission, and the importance of vaccination. It highlights key facts about the disease, including how it spreads, its potential complications, and the critical role of the measles vaccine in preventing outbreaks.

Management of Pandemic Influenza Outbreaks

This guide outlines the essential capabilities and actions required for effective emergency department management during an pandemic influenza outbreaks. It highlights the roles of various stakeholders, including health care personnel, public health officials, and government entities at all levels, in operational planning before, during, and after an outbreak. The guidance aims to strengthen interdependencies among all parties to protect health care infrastructure and ensure the delivery of emergency medical treatment during a pandemic.