Infectious Diseases
The Infectious diseases topic features the latest news, guidelines, education, EMS training and tips related to infection control and EMS role in prevention the transmission of and caring for patients with infectious diseases.
Moore and Rob Lawrence break down employer mandates and exemptions for mask wearing and vaccination
Regardless of case severity, many COVID-19 patients face serious persistent symptoms for months
More PPE training is unlikely to address PPE fatigue; here are 7 strategies that will
The union says EMS providers were not told their sub-station was being used as a coronavirus testing site
The move angered EMS union leaders who say EMTs and paramedics in the city continue to be deprioritized
Experts fear the outbreak could trigger a drop in the nation’s blood supply
More than $2 billion will go toward helping federal, state and local government agencies prepare for and respond to the threat
Health officials say the first responders came into contact with the first patient in California to die from the virus
The briefing informed firefighters about COVID-19 signs and symptoms, preparations and protections
An emergency declaration by President Donald Trump would allow disaster relief funds to be used to assist state and local responses
A total of 27 firefighters are now under quarantine after possible coronavirus exposure at a care facility
World Health Organization leaders take point on combatting misinformation and fear-mongering associated with the coronavirus
Public safety leaders need to discuss risk-benefit of a quarantine and continuity of operations in light of decision to quarantine personnel potentially exposed to coronavirus
More than 50 people in a nursing facility in the state have been reported feeling sick and are being tested for the virus
The president pushed back against concerns that a U.S. outbreak is “inevitable” and announced Vice President Mike Pence will lead the government’s response
The Wisconsin EMTs received rabies vaccines in 2018 after treating a woman who was foaming at the mouth and later died
The plan would draw millions from HHS accounts, including an Ebola preparedness account, and fund vaccines, treatment and protective equipment
Firefighters and police searched the caller’s apartment complex for 45 minutes, a few hours before he was found dead by his roommate
The infected passengers had been tested two to three days before the evacuation but officials received notice of the results after they had left the ship for the airport
The San Antonio case marks the 15th confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States
EMS providers may find themselves face to face with this new and highly infectious virus – here’s how to protect yourself and the patients you transport
Snohomish County, Washington, officials describe the EMS transport of the first confirmed 2019-nCoV patient in the U.S.
President Donald Trump signed an order temporarily banning U.S. entry for most foreign nationals who have traveled in China within the last 14 days
Members of Saint Francis EMS’ infectious disease transport team suited up for a “no notice” practice exercise
The global COVID-19 epidemic is challenging EMS agency and fire department capability to assess, treat and transport patients
The state’s medical director instructed providers to ask patients showing certain symptoms whether they’ve recently traveled to Wuhan, China
The announcement comes shortly after officials confirmed the first case of human-to-human transmission in the U.S.
While the novel coronavirus presents like influenza or other respiratory illnesses, there are 3 additional steps EMS should take to manage suspected cases
The association encourages chiefs to review a preparedness checklist and guidelines for infection control
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the hype around the Wuhan coronavirus and the responsibility of EMS providers to educate the community on public health concerns
Use your familiarity, credibility and ability to speak in plain language to inform the public about the novel coronavirus and how to avoid infection
All of the United States cases of the new virus are in patients who had traveled to Wuhan, China, where the outbreak first began
A Chicago woman who recently returned from China has been diagnosed with the novel form of coronavirus