Ebola Preparedness Planning and Collaboration by Two Health Systems in Wisconsin, September to December 2014

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 691-697 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn Kraft Leonhardt ◽  
Megan Keuler ◽  
Nasia Safdar ◽  
Paul Hunter
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Systems ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Ebola Virus ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Ebola Virus Disease ◽  
Public Health Response ◽  
Public Health Agencies ◽  
Preparedness Planning ◽  
Health Agencies

AbstractWe describe the collaborative approach used by 2 health systems in Wisconsin to plan and prepare for the threat of Ebola virus disease. This was a descriptive study of the preparedness planning, infection prevention, and collaboration with public health agencies undertaken by 2 health systems in Wisconsin between September and December 2014. The preparedness approach used by the 2 health systems relied successfully on their robust infrastructure for planning and infection prevention. In the setting of rapidly evolving guidance and unprecedented fear regarding Ebola, the 2 health systems enhanced their response through collaboration and coordination with each other and government public health agencies. Key lessons learned included the importance of a rigorous planning process, robust infection prevention practices, and coalitions between public and private health sectors. The potential threat of Ebola virus disease stimulated emergency preparedness in which acute care facilities played a leading role in the public health response. Leveraging the existing expertise of health systems is essential when faced with emerging infectious diseases. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2016;10:691–697)

Screening at ports of entry for Ebola Virus Disease in England—a descriptive analysis of screening assessment data, 2014–2015

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicki L Boddington ◽  
Sophia Steinberger ◽  
Richard G Pebody
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Secondary Care ◽  
Ebola Virus ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Ebola Virus Disease ◽  
Screening Assessment

Abstract Background In response to the outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in West Africa in 2014 and evidence of spread to other countries, pre-entry screening was introduced by PHE at five major ports of entry in the England. Methods All passengers that entered the England via the five ports returning from Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leonne were required to complete a Health Assessment Form and have their temperature taken. The numbers, characteristics and outcomes of these passengers were analysed. Results Between 14 October 2014 and 13 October 2015, a total of 12 648 passengers from affected countries had been screened. The majority of passengers were assessed as having no direct contact with EVD cases or high-risk events (12 069, 95.4%), although 535 (4.2%) passengers were assessed as requiring public health follow-up. In total, 39 passengers were referred directly to secondary care, although none were diagnosed with EVD. One high-risk passenger was later referred to secondary care and diagnosed with EVD. Conclusions Collection of these screening data enabled timely monitoring of the numbers and characteristics of passengers screened for EVD, facilitated resourcing decisions and acted as a mechanism to inform passengers of the necessary public health actions.

scholarly journals Anthropology in public health emergencies:what is anthropology good for?

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. e000534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darryl Stellmach ◽  
Isabel Beshar ◽  
Juliet Bedford ◽  
Philipp du Cros ◽  
Beverley Stringer
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Disease Transmission ◽  
Ebola Virus ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Disease Outbreak ◽  
Outbreak Response ◽  
Public Health Response ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Health Response ◽  
Increasing Demand

Recent outbreaks of Ebola virus disease (2013–2016) and Zika virus (2015–2016) bring renewed recognition of the need to understand social pathways of disease transmission and barriers to care. Social scientists, anthropologists in particular, have been recognised as important players in disease outbreak response because of their ability to assess social, economic and political factors in local contexts. However, in emergency public health response, as with any interdisciplinary setting, different professions may disagree over methods, ethics and the nature of evidence itself. A disease outbreak is no place to begin to negotiate disciplinary differences. Given increasing demand for anthropologists to work alongside epidemiologists, clinicians and public health professionals in health crises, this paper gives a basic introduction to anthropological methods and seeks to bridge the gap in disciplinary expectations within emergencies. It asks: ‘What can anthropologists do in a public health crisis and how do they do it?’ It argues for an interdisciplinary conception of emergency and the recognition that social, psychological and institutional factors influence all aspects of care.

scholarly journals Ethics review of studies during public health emergencies - the experience of the WHO ethics review committee during the Ebola virus disease epidemic

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emilie Alirol ◽  
Annette C. Kuesel ◽  
Maria Magdalena Guraiib ◽  
Vânia de la Fuente-Núñez ◽  
Abha Saxena ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Ebola Virus ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Ebola Virus Disease ◽  
Review Committee ◽  
Public Health Emergencies ◽  
Ethics Review

scholarly journals Challenges in Implementation of Infection Prevention and Control Measures During the Tenth Ebola Virus Disease in Northeastern of DRC, in 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Paul Mansiangi Mankadi ◽  
Aimee Lulebo Mampasi ◽  
Guillaume Kiyombo Mbela ◽  
Jean-Claude Makenga Bof ◽  
Jean Nyandwe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Ebola Virus ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Ebola Virus Disease ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Prevention And Control Measures ◽  
And Control

scholarly journals Avian Flu, Ebola, MERS, and Other Emerging Challenges for Influenza Surveillance Practitioners

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan Siniscalchi ◽  
Brooke Evans
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Disease Surveillance ◽  
Ebola Virus ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Emerging Diseases ◽  
Influenza Surveillance ◽  
Surveillance Systems ◽  
Public Health Agencies ◽  
Public Health Practitioners

Public health agencies strive to develop and maintain cost-effective disease surveillance systems to better understand the burden of disease within their jurisdiction. The emergence of novel avian influenza and other respiratory viruses such as MERS-CoV along with other emerging diseases including Ebola virus disease offer new challenges to public health practitioners. The authors conducted a series of surveys of influenza surveillance coordinators to identify and define these challenges. The results emphasize the importance of maintaining sufficient infrastructure and the trained personnel needed to operate these surveillance systems for optimal disease detection and public health preparedness and response readiness.

scholarly journals Literature Review of Mental Health and Psychosocial Aspects of Ebola Virus Disease

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Grigoryan ◽  
Rebecca Bitsko ◽  
Ha Young Lee ◽  
Barbara Lopes-Cardozo ◽  
Ruth Perou
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Ebola Virus ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Psychosocial Aspects ◽  
Ebola Virus Disease ◽  
Public Health Response ◽  
The Public ◽  
Health Response

The mental health and psychosocial implications of the 2014 Ebola outbreak are multifaceted, impacting survivors, families, healthcare providers, and the public health response. We conducted a literature review and summarized published information pertinent to mental health and psychosocial aspects of Ebola virus disease (EVD). A total of 140 documents were identified, including peer-reviewed research, newspaper articles, pamphlets, and guidelines/training manuals. One of the main obstacles in reducing the outbreak has been the widespread ignorance, and potential panic over EVD, leading to fear, isolation, and stigmatization. Using results of this review we developed stigma mitigation messages for Ebola survivors and responders.

scholarly journals Ebola, Enterovirus, MERS, Novel Flu, and other Challenges for Public Health Surveillance Practitioners

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan Siniscalchi ◽  
Brooke Evans
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Disease Surveillance ◽  
Ebola Virus ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Emerging Diseases ◽  
Influenza Surveillance ◽  
Surveillance Systems ◽  
Public Health Agencies ◽  
Public Health Practitioners

Public health agencies strive to develop and maintain cost-effective disease surveillance systems to better understand the burden of disease within their jurisdiction. The emergence of novel influenza and other respiratory viruses such as MERS-CoV along with other emerging diseases including Ebola virus disease offer new challenges to public health practitioners. The authors conducted a series of surveys of influenza surveillance coordinators to identify and define these challenges. The results emphasize the importance of maintaining sufficient infrastructure and the trained personnel needed to operate these surveillance systems for optimal disease detection and public health preparedness and response readiness.

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