COVID-19 Outbreak Response Plan: Implementing Distance Education in Moroccan Universities

Hospital incident command system, the pillar of COVID-19 outbreak response: An experience from Patan Hospital, Nepal

Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences ◽

10.3126/jpahs.v7i1.28872 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 80-84

Author(s):

Sunil Adhikari ◽

Suraj Rijal ◽

Paras Kumar Acharya ◽

Bishnu Prasad Sharma ◽

Imran Ansari ◽

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Keyword(s):

Epidemic Outbreak ◽

Outbreak Response ◽

Timely Manner ◽

Mortality And Morbidity ◽

Incident Command System ◽

Incident Command ◽

Response Plan

In times of disaster, hospital’s preparedness for disaster and response plan contributes significantly to better functioning of the hospital and reducing mortality and morbidity. Activating Hospital incident command system in a timely manner in Patan Hospital has showed how the hospital is better prepared to handle this epidemic outbreak.

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Mass Gatherings: Experience and Difficulties in Elaborating an Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak Response Plan in a Private Hospital in Brazil

American Journal of Infection Control ◽

10.1016/j.ajic.2016.04.148 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 44 (6) ◽

pp. S123-S124

Author(s):

Bianca Grassi de Miranda ◽

Daiane Cais ◽

Juliana Nunes ◽

Lanuza Duarte ◽

Maria Luisa Moura ◽

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Keyword(s):

Ebola Virus ◽

Private Hospital ◽

Virus Disease ◽

Disease Outbreak ◽

Ebola Virus Disease ◽

Outbreak Response ◽

Mass Gatherings ◽

Response Plan

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920Stakeholder analysis to develop a national outbreak response plan for Q fever in Australia

International Journal of Epidemiology ◽

10.1093/ije/dyab168.646 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 50 (Supplement_1) ◽

Author(s):

Tabita Tan ◽

Jane Heller

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Expert Opinion ◽

Q Fever ◽

Human Infection ◽

Outbreak Response ◽

Human Contact ◽

Health Authorities ◽

Disease Occurrence ◽

Public Health Authorities ◽

Response Plan

Abstract Background Q fever is a zoonotic disease that can cause prolonged and debilitating illness in humans. Australia has the highest number of cases reported in the world and animal-human outbreaks would require a coordinated response from both animal and public health authorities. Methods Expert opinion workshops are conducted across several states in Australia. Discussions were audio recorded and transcribed for thematic analysis to elicit sources and routes of transmission that would lead to a large human outbreak, risk factors for outbreaks and variations between states. Results Sources of Q fever for human infection differ between jurisdictions, influenced by disease occurrence and case infection source. Risk factors include aggregation of animals, environmental effects and naïve human contact. Community acquired infection is perceived as a greater outbreak risk than occupationally acquired due to lack of awareness, absence of vaccination and increased exposure of the public. Conclusions Disease occurrence and sources of infection are variable across jurisdictions and a generalised outbreak plan is not the solution. The framework for action must reflect differences identified between jurisdictions. Key messages Expert opinion regarding sources and routes of transmission for a large human Q fever outbreak highlights prevailing differences between jurisdictions, for which a one size fits all outbreak response plan will not be effective.

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Using an Established Outbreak Response Plan and Molecular Epidemiology Methods in an HIV Transmission Cluster Investigation, Tennessee, January–June 2017

Public Health Reports ◽

10.1177/0033354920915445 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 135 (3) ◽

pp. 329-333 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Lindsey Sizemore ◽

Mary-Margaret Fill ◽

Samantha A. Mathieson ◽

Jennifer Black ◽

Meredith Brantley ◽

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Keyword(s):

Hiv Infection ◽

Hiv Transmission ◽

Contact Tracing ◽

Health Staff ◽

Newly Diagnosed ◽

Outbreak Response ◽

Staff Members ◽

Surveillance Technology ◽

History Of ◽

Response Plan

Introduction In April 2017, the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) was notified of an increase in the number of persons newly diagnosed with HIV in eastern Tennessee in the same month. Two were identified as persons with a history of injection drug use (IDU) and named each other as syringe-sharing partners, prompting an investigation into a possible HIV cluster among persons with a history of IDU. Materials and Methods TDH and public health staff members in eastern Tennessee collaborated to implement procedures outlined in TDH’s HIV/hepatitis C virus (HCV) Outbreak Response Plan, including conducting enhanced interviewing and using a preestablished database for data collection and management. To complement contact tracing and enhanced interviewing, TDH partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct molecular HIV analyses. Results By June 27, 2017, the investigation had identified 31 persons newly diagnosed with HIV infection; 8 (26%) self-reported IDU, 4 of whom were also men who have sex with men (MSM). Of the remaining 23 persons newly diagnosed with HIV infection, 10 were MSM who did not report IDU, 9 reported high-risk heterosexual contact, and 4 had other or unknown risk factors. Molecular analysis of the 14 HIV-1 polymerase genes (including 7 of the 8 persons self-reporting IDU) revealed 3 distinct molecular clusters, one of which included 3 persons self-reporting IDU. Practice Implications This investigation highlights the importance of implementing an established Outbreak Response Plan and using HIV molecular analyses in the event of a transmission cluster or outbreak investigations. Future HIV outbreak surveillance will include using Global Hepatitis Outbreak Surveillance Technology to identify HCV gene sequences as a potential harbinger for HIV transmission networks.

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