Ebola Outbreak: Reminders for U.S. Healthcare Providers

[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]

For Healthcare Facilities and Providers

Think Ebola: Be Prepared to Safely Assess Patients for Ebola Disease Early recognition is critical for healthcare worker and patient safety

CDC is responding to an outbreak of Ebola disease affecting areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), South Sudan and Uganda. To date, no cases of Ebola disease have been confirmed in the United States because of this outbreak.  While the risk of spread to the United States is considered low at this time, it is possible for travelers from affected areas to enter the United States. As a precaution, CDC is working to raise awareness of this outbreak among public health departments, healthcare facilities, and healthcare providers in the United States.  Healthcare facilities and providers should review the Think Ebola factsheet and be prepared to assess and identify patients who have risk factors for Ebola disease.

Healthcare Providers  Identify: Ask patient if they have traveled to a country affected by the current Ebola outbreak (Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Uganda) in the last 21 days and CHECK for Ebola signs and symptoms. Review this factsheet before a case is in front of you.  Isolate: Immediately put the patient in a PRIVATE ROOM with its own toilet if they have traveled and have any signs or symptoms.  Inform: Immediately CALL your health department and infection control lead.  Act now: Learn how to rapidly and safely assess patients for Ebola disease. Early recognition and infection control measures are essential for protecting staff and patients.

Additional Resources:  Ebola Infection Prevention and Control for U.S. Healthcare Facilities  Ebola PPE for U.S. Healthcare Personnel  Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Ebola

	New CDC resources for U.S. healthcare facilities and personnel. Review the Think Ebola factsheet at https://www.cdc.gov/ebola/media/pdfs/2024/05/early-recognition-ebola-P.pdf and be prepared to assess and identify patients who have risk factors for Ebola disease.

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