Ebola Specific Web Resources
General Information
OSHA’s Ebola Page Background of EVD, Hazard Recognition, Medical Information, Standards, Control, and Prevention, Additional Resources
Pathogen Safety Data Sheets and Risk Assessment – Ebola Virus Disease Technical documents that describe Ebola and the hazardous properties of a EVD and recommendations for work involving Ebola in a laboratory setting.
CDC’s Ebola Virus Disease Page Includes signs and symptoms of Ebola, transmission, risk of exposure, up-to-date information about current and past outbreaks, updated guidance for managing or preparing for Ebola in the U.S. and abroad, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Ebola and Other Emerging Infectious Diseases. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Ebola Information for Healthcare Professionals and Healthcare Settings Resources for EMS providers, Clinicians & Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities, and Healthcare Coalitions which are intended to help healthcare professionals better detect a patient that may be infected with Ebola; protect yourself, your colleagues, and other patients from exposure; and respond with appropriate patient care. These resources include clinical definitions, practical checklists, and more that you can use to help educate your colleagues or your community.
Information for Ebola Response Workers
NIEHS – Safety and Health Resources for Ebola/Infectious Disease Response Workers Health and safety resources for workers exposed to Ebola or other infectious diseases. National Institute for Environmental Health and Safety (NIEHS).
Ebola Virus Disease Algorithm for Evaluation of Returned Traveler Algorithm for Evaluation of the Returned Traveler. Report asymptomatic patients with high- or low-risk exposures. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Think Ebola’ for Evaluation of a Patient Early recognition is critical for infection control – Initate, Identify, Isolate, Inform.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Interim Guidance for U.S. Hospital Preparedness for Patients Under Investigation (PUIs) or with Confirmed Ebola Virus Disease (EVD): A Framework for a Tiered Approach Guidance to assist state and local health departments, acute care hospitals, and other emergency care settings (including urgent care clinics) in developing preparedness plans for patients under investigation (PUIs) for Ebola virus disease (EVD). This guidance does not address Ebola preparedness for primary care offices and other non-emergent ambulatory care settings. Guidance for these settings can be found in Identify, Isolate, Inform: Emergency Department Evaluation and Management of Patients Under Investigation for Ebola Virus Disease.
Guidance for Developing a Plan for Interfacility Transport of Persons Under Investigation or Confirmed Patients with Ebola Virus Disease in the United States State EMS officials and regional and state EMS planners can use this information to develop regional transport networks, local transport plans, and standard operating procedures. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Hospitalized Patients with Known or Suspected Ebola Virus Disease in U.S. HospitalsGuidance to help healthcare personnel follow the standard, contact, and droplet precautions when caring for a PUI or patient with confirmed EVD. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Guidance for Collection, Transport and Submission of Specimens for Ebola Virus Testing Provides guidance for laboratory workers on collecting, transporting, and submitting specimens for Ebola virus testing. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Guidance for Safe Handling of Human Remains of Ebola Patients in U. S. Hospitals and Mortuaries Aid to guide staff in the safe handling of human remains that may contain Ebola virus by properly using personal protective equipment (PPE) and following decontamination measures at every step of the process. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
PPE for Ebola
CDC Guidance Up-to-date CDC Guidance, Ebola PPE FAQs, Training, PPE Supply Considerations, PPE Calculator, Donning, and Doffing PPE Video Instructions. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
OSHA’s Ebola PPE Selection MatrixUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center Ebola Virus Disease Ebola-related videos, Biological Preparedness and Response Videos, Hospital Decontamination PPE Videos, Volunteer Shelter Training
- Biological PPE: Ebola Virus Disease – High Level – Donning
- Biological PPE: Ebola Virus Disease – High Level – Doffing
Cleaning and Decontamination for Ebola
Information on Cleaning and Decontamination Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) site contains information on cleaning and decontamination for Healthcare Environments, Residences, Airline Crews, Cleaning Personnel, and Cargo Personnel in the U.S. and in Africa. Includes links to OSHA/NIOSH/EPA Fact Sheet: Safe Handling, Treatment, Transport and Disposal of Ebola-Contaminated Waste and OSHA Fact Sheet: Cleaning and Decontamination of Ebola on Surfaces.
List L – Disinfectants for Use Against the Ebola Virus Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A list of registered disinfectants meets the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) criteria for use against the Ebola virus on hard, non-porous surfaces.
