Implementing a High-Consequence Infectious Disease Preparedness Program at an Urban Community Hospital
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.06.050
Abstract: Background Despite lessons learned following healthcare worker (HCW) acquisition of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) during the 2014-2016 outbreak, a 2018 facility assessment revealed multiple gaps in preparedness. This project utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to prepare… read more here.
Keywords: high consequence; urban community; disease; consequence infectious ... See more keywords
Grounded accountability in life-and-death high-consequence healthcare settings.
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DOI: 10.1108/jhom-03-2021-0116
Abstract: PURPOSE The paper examines interviewee insights into accountability for clinical governance in high-consequence, life-and-death hospital settings. The analysis draws on the distinction between formal "imposed accountability" and front-line "felt accountability". From these insights, the paper… read more here.
Keywords: life death; accountability; high consequence; grounded accountability ... See more keywords
Preparing for patients with high-consequence infectious diseases: Example of a high-level isolation unit
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264644
Abstract: Introduction Patients with high-consequence infectious diseases (HCID) are rare in Western Europe. However, high-level isolation units (HLIU) must always be prepared for patient admission. Case fatality rates of HCID can be reduced by providing optimal… read more here.
Keywords: infectious diseases; training; patients high; consequence infectious ... See more keywords
Persistence of surrogates for high consequence viral and bacterial pathogens in a pilot-scale activated sludge treatment system
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275482
Abstract: The persistence of high consequence public health pathogens in a wastewater treatment system can significantly impact worker safety, as well as the public and downstream water bodies, particularly if the system is forced to shut… read more here.
Keywords: persistence; system; sludge; high consequence ... See more keywords