Infectious Disease Control

What We’re Doing

 We have activated and are utilizing the ATCEMS Infectious Disease Response and

Exposure Control Plan.

 Providing timely alerts and updates from the Office of the Medical Director.

 Activation of the Emerging Infections Disease Surveillance Tool (EIDS) call-screening

process. This tool provides for early detection of suspect patients and activation of

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) alert protocols.

 Issuance of on-scene confirmation/identification checklists to assist field personnel in

clinical assessments.

 Have initialized and are continually updating our systematic process to manage

suspicious cases.

 We have instituted and are requiring a buddy system and checklist for methodical and

controlled application and removal of PPE. This includes mandatory video viewing

education for all providers across the system.

 Developed, employed and are utilizing a comprehensive response plan for suspected

cases by specialized response ambulances.

 Conducting intensive training and practice with increased emphasis of PPE for late-

stage disease patients.

 We are m a intaining surveillance and information gathering of EVD related intelligence

for continued maintenance and modification of practices and procedures if we

determine a need to do so.

 Coordinating efforts with Hospitals, State and local health authorities to ensure a

smooth transition of care.

 Continuously analyzing our techniques and procedures to ensure safe practices for

our employees and maintenance of effective disinfection and decontamination

processes.

 Actively continue to review our processes, techniques, and procedures to ensure

adequate disinfection and decontamination processes.